The Marines along with the West Pittston cruiser, left, and the Exeter cruiser, right, led the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
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The Civil Air Patrol marched in the West Pittston-Exeter Memorial Day Parade.
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Children may be too young to understand the meaning of Memorial Day, but for them, it means collecting candy from parade participants. These children are ready with containers.
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Vietnam Veteran Ron Gitkos, West Pittston-Exeter Memorial Day Parade organizer, stands with post pararde featured speaker, Anthony Tomesheski, retired NYFD firefighter.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
EXETER — The West Pittston-Exeter Memorial Day Parade started on Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, traveling south to the former St. Cecilia’s Church. A Memorial Day ceremony was held in the Wyoming Area Catholic auditorium. Featured guest speaker was Anthony Tomesheski, retired NYFD firefighter. Cino Paci Band was present playing patriotic songs. Vietnam Veteran Ron Gitkos, was the West Pittston-Exeter Memorial Day Parade organizer.
