Residents pack Main Street for Memorial Day Parade
Annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade honors members of the armed forces
By
Amanda Morales
| 1:26 p.m. May 25, 2015
Sarasota
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There was no shortage of patriotism or residents for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade on Main Street. Residents lined Main Street from Osprey Avenue to Gulfstream Avenue waving flags and wearing their most patriotic attire. Local high school ROTC programs and marching bands participated in the parade along with veteran organizations. Cadets from the Sarasota Military Academy carried a banner with the theme for the parade “Freedom is not Free” as a reminder of the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces.
Riley Ellis, Jenna Bates, Delaney Arnold and Jordan Bates made signs to show their support for the Memorial Day Parade.
The American Legion Post 312 rode through the route on a train car.
Sarasota Police Department Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino stops on the parade route to recognize veteran Dan Reskow for his service.
Charlene Fabricio with Valentina, Daunte and Dereck Donovan.
Chris and LeAnn McCue with Moose and Leo.
Eileen and Jeanne Katz
Isabella Carberry waves her flag as Sarasota Police officers walk by.
Melissa Smith sits with her daughter Jordyn at the start of the parade.
Members of the POW MIA Sarasota Chapter participate in the Memorial Day Parade.
Sarasota Military Academy cadet Richard Pagalday marches with classmates.
Members of the Riverview High School ROTC march during the Memorial Day Parade.
The Sarasota High School Mighty Sailor Band performed during the Memorial Day Parade.
Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
SMA cadet Whitney Stewart leads the group.
Wyatt Boyette and Cade Henegar cheer during the parade.
Kim Morgan ran out to hug a solo veteran from the Korean War. “It touched my heart,” Morgan said. “It’s not every day I’m going to meet a Korean War veteran.”
