A Marine Corps veteran stands watch as the Memorial Day parade in Gorham swings onto Johnson Road from Main Street at the Eastern Cemetery on Monday. Robert Lowell / American Journal

Rain Monday didn’t deter participates or parade goers many watching from under umbrellas Robert Lowell / American Journal

A solemn moment at Hillside Cemetery in Gorham where VFW Post 10879 held a Memorial Day ceremony. Pictured are Robert Mountain, left, and Post Commander Chad Butts. and in the honor guard, from left, are Post Senior Vice Commander Ben Hartwell, Jake Bauder, and Don Veilleux. Robert Lowell / American Journal

Rep. Maureen “Mo” Terry of Gorham delivers the keynote address on Memorial Day at Eastern Cemetery in Gorham. Robert Lowell / American Journal