Kingston American Legion Post 150 member Fran Humphrey and his family. (Photos by Phyllis McCabe)George J. Habernig, a World War !! veteran serving in the Philippines, was honored during the ceremony. He turned 103 years old on June 1. Mr. Habernig was also grand marshall for the parade and was named Honorary Mayor of the Day in a proclamation by mayor Steve Noble outside City Hall.The Order of the Ancient Hibernians play “Amazing Grace.”Bill Bittner of Kingston150 American Legion plays “Taps” while Legion member Ed Altenar of Post 72 in Saugerties salutes.The Kingston High School alumni choir.Singing “America the Beautiful.”The color guardThe color guardKingston Veterans Association president Bill Forte delivers his message.Kingston mayor Steve Noble delivers his message and Kingston Veterans Association president Bill Forte and the honor guard stand near.Memorial Day ceremony outside of City Hall overlooking Broadway and KHS. Following that, a parade went up Broadway from City Hall and wound its way through Uptown before finishing at Dietz Stadium.Memorial Day ceremony outside of City Hall overlooking Broadway and KHS. Following that, a parade went up Broadway from City Hall and wound its way through Uptown before finishing at Dietz Stadium.
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