Traffic came to a halt on State Road as the parade drew near. Despite the heat, hundreds of people came to the Croydon Memorial Day parade to display their appreciation of veterans.
The parade featured the honor guard from Croydon’s Joseph A. Schumacher VFW Post 1597, the Harry S. Truman High School marching band, members of the Croydon Town Watch, Knights of Columbus Pius XII Council No. 4765, Boy Scouts, elected officials, the Croydon Civic Association and others.
Some veterans who came to watch the parade said they felt deeply appreciated by the crowd.
Francis R. De Mezza, 89, of Levittown, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II has attended the Croydon parade for the last 20 years, in part for the feel of patriotism from the day.
This day gives De Mezza and other veterans a chance to come together again.
“Every year there is a declining number of World War II veterans. They are leaving us every year,” said De Pezza. “The gap of World War II veterans will never be refilled.”
Pleased that VFW posts remain active and continue to serve veterans, he appreciates the parade.
“I hope the tradition continues on. God bless America,” said De Pezza.
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