Memorial Day celebration has deep meaning in Falls

By Diane Davies-Dixon

Veterans march in Falls Memorial Day parade
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“Left, left, left, right, left” came from the distance as the parade march began.

With the sun shining and light breeze, it was the perfect day for a Memorial Day parade.

On Sunday, the Falls Township parade marched from Pennsbury High School in Falls, made a left onto New Falls Road and continued to Historic Fallsington.

For those who served in the military the celebration has a deep meaning.

Bill Young of Middletown served in the military.

“I was in the Army National Guard when I was young,” said Young. “I have a soft spot for this day and the people who come and pay respect.”

And for those who did not serve but had loved ones who did, the feelings were just as strong.

Theresa Kaminski of Falls has pride in her country.

“I am proud of those guys,” said Kaminski. “I have an uncle who died in Germany and a cousin who died in the Phillipines.”

 “I am proud of the people who serve our country,” said Kaminski. “And I am proud of our parade.”

Remember, never forget was the message as one of the participants walked along imprisoned in a bamboo jail. POW flags blew in the wind from the roof of his cell.

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Krystin Loncosky of Falls is thankful for freedom.

“I have a brother in the Air Force and I am proud of all the fighting for our freedom,” said Loncosky.
Also, her husband, Joey, was in the Air Force. For him the day is about recognizing and remembering.

“This day is for remembering those who gave everything for our country and recognizing those who currently are serving,” said Joey.

Commander Robert J. Tracey, Grand Marshal Albert McClain, Rep. John Galloway, Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, American Legion Post No. 960, Pennsbury High School Marching Band, Falls Township American Legion Post No. 834, VFW Post No. 6495 and Ladies Auxiliary, Fairless Hills Lodge No. 776 Free and Accepted Masons, the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, Cub Scout Pack 100 and many others participated in the parade.

Also, fire departments from Falls, Fairless Hills, Levittown, Morrisville, Tullytown and Yardley drove along in honor of the fallen soldiers

Many Fire Departments in Falls Memorial day parade
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