Greenwood Lake remembers and honors
| 30 May 2018 | 02:13
Photos by Ed Bailey Boy Scout Troop 121 and members of the Greenwood Lake American Legion placed flags on the graves of veterans buried in the Greenwood Lake Cemetery. Pictured with the scouts are American Legion Commander Gerry Brewer, Scout Master Tommy Holder and Assistant Scout Master Steve Butfilowski.
Boy Scout Dylan Ried Mueller, 11, places a flag on a veteran's grave in the Greenwood Lake Cemetery.
During Greenwood Lake's outdoor Memorial Day service, James Lynch placed a wreath at his son's statue. His son, Marine Lance Cpl. Scott A. Lynch, was killed in action in 2010 while deployed in Afghanistan.
GWL American Legion Post 1443 Commander Gerry Brewer speaks during the indoor ceremony.
Greenwood Lake Mayor Jesse Dwyer speaks during the indoor ceremony. The Rev. Robert Sweeney, right, provided prayer for the service.
GREENWOOD LAKE — In anticipation of Memorial Day services, the Greenwood Lake American Legion and members of Boy Scouts Troop 121 placed flags on the graves of veterans in Greenwood Lake Cemetery.
Memorial Day services were conducted outside of the Arthur Finnegan Post No. 1443, where James Lynch placed a wreath at his son's statue. His son, Marine Lance Cpl. Scott A. Lynch, was killed in action in 2010 while deployed in Afghanistan.
Later, services were concluded inside the Post, with thoughts and prayers from Post 1443 Commander Gerry Brewer, Greenwood Lake Mayor Jesse Dwyer and the Rev. Robert Sweeney.
- Ed Bailey