Albert Teetsel, a member of Post 150 American Legion, stands at attention during the Pledge of Allegiance between the Color Guard and the Veterans of Foreign War. (Photos by Phyllis McCabe)Poppy girl Aliyah Feasel, age 7, reads the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae commemorating those whose lives were lost in World War I.
The City of Kingston hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday on the front lawn at Kingston City Hall. The lawn was covered with hundreds of flags with the assistance of a fundraiser for veteran groups. There was no parade this year, as the city ended the tradition in 2024, citing declining attendance.
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