The Purchase Fire Department held their 2009 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 20, 2009. The weather was perfect and the event was well-attended by active members of the United States Marine Corps, all of whom served multiple tours in Iraq, as well as veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Purchase Boy Scout Troop No. 1 and the Cub Scouts also attended and lowered the flag to half-mast with the assistance of the Marines. Chiefs from neighboring fire departments, Harrison Town Board members, the Town Clerk, and the Harrison Police Chief were also in attendance.
The Purchase Fire Department would like to express their deep appreciation for all who attended, particularly the Veterans and Marines. It is you to whom we owe our deepest gratitude for giving the ultimate sacrifice and protecting our freedom.
Purchase Fire Department members
Father Chris Monturo
Nelson Canter announcing attendees and leading the ceremony
Ex Chief Dante Pacicca and Ex Assistant Chief Joseph Delfico present wreath
Scouts in attendance
Ex Chief Ronald Mignone calls the names of deceased PFD members
Scouts lower American Flag to half mast with Marines standing honor guard
