The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard – Cpl. Mark Taboada, Sgt. Jordyn Hardman, Sgt. Latoya Desilva and Pfc. Oscar Cavrera of H&S Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island – leads the annual Memorial Day Parade followed by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band on Monday along Boundary Street. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

MEMORIAL DAY 2022

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Everybody loves a parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade began at 10 a.m., Saturday at the corner of Rogers and Boundary streets, then moved up to Bay Street. The parade featured bands from Parris Island and the Marine Corps Air Station, and units from the Naval Hospital, as well as re-enactors and political candidates.

Bmourner who said her name was simply “Miss Rose” carries the Kepi Cap of her fallen soldier from the Union 20th Regiment. Escorting her is Melissa Coldwell. Despite the climbing temperature, the two walked the entire parade route dressed in Antebellum period clothing.
Walking on the hot street during Monday’s Memorial Day parade didn’t stop these men dressed in period uniforms through U.S. history. Jungle utilities, the wool uniform from the First World War, combat boots and a heavy pack help these re-enactors look the part.
Members of the Montford Point Marine Association wave to the crowd during Monday’s Memorial Day Parade as it makes its way down Boundary Street.
The float carries members of the 82nd Airborne Association. The 82nd “All American” Infantry Division formed during World War I in August 1917 and was later re-designated the 82nd Airborne in August 1942.
The Parris Island Marine Band, after walking in the Memorial Day Parade, plays John Philip Sousa tunes while seated under a large oak tree to keep the patriotic feeling going Saturday afternoon at the Beaufort National Cemetery. Photos by Bob Sofaly.
Every headstone at the Beaufort National Cemetery is honored with a mini American flag on Memorial Day weekend. Some also are decorated for special occasions by family members and loved ones. Here, a headstone is decorated with a handful of roses to go with the flag.

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