Memorial Day observed in Northville

The Northville Volunteer Fire Department marches in the May 27 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held in the village. Photo courtesy of Carla Kolbe/For the Express

Hundreds support Northville Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

By CARLA KOLBE

For the Express

NORTHVILLE — The village of Northville held its annual Memorial Day Parade and solemn ceremony honoring America’s heroes past, present, active and fallen on Monday evening, May 27.

The parade marched down North Main Street to South, with the ceremony held at the Northville Cemetery.

Northville Fire Department Honor Guard in the May 27 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held in Northville. Photo courtesy of Carla Kolbe/For the Express

A memorial wreath was placed by a monument at the Northville Post Office by Northville Central School fourth grader Lilian Chamberlain together with Edinburg Common School fourth grader Erin Bradt, who would later recite The Gettysburg Address. The girls were accompanied by Assemblyman Robert Smullen, Senator James Tedisco and U.S. Representative Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who were also guest speakers at the ceremony.

Assemblyman Robert Smullen, left, Northville Central School fourth grader Lilian Chamberlain, Edinburg Common School fourth grader Erin Bradt, Senator James Tedisco and U.S. Representative Congresswoman Elise Stefanik lay a wreath at the Northville Post Office Memorial. Photo courtesy of Carla Kolbe/For the Express

This year’s special guest speaker was Master Sargent Carolyn Adamczyk, Ret., a Northville native who served in the Intelligence Field of the US Air Force for 21 years. She is currently serving on the Northville Central School District Board of Education, the executive board of the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network, a member of the Northville Community Collaboration Council, and Northville Rotary Club. She is currently an accomplished stained glass artisan, owning her own business.

All heads are bowed as the Reverend Anastacio Segura from St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church of Northville reads Benediction, culminating Northville’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held on May 27. Photo courtesy of Carla Kolbe/For the Express

Adamczyk presented a poignant speech honoring fallen Veterans and those who continue to serve based upon her own vast, personal experience. Her message to the crowd was to “be kind” to each other as they move forward as Americans.

Matthew Barber, 3, of Edinburg dressed as a local firefighter in honor of all those who serve at Northville’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony held on May 27. Photo courtesy of Carla Kolbe/For the Express

This years event was chaired by Christine Donovan who did this for family Veterans close to her heart as well as to continue the community tradition.

“It is amazing how the Northville community truly pulls together,” Donovan said. “The event couldn’t have come off so successfully without the support of this community, our local government and our elected officials.”

The annual event draws hundreds of spectators both local and visiting.