I live in a small village in rural Connecticut. We held a Memorial parade in the morning, Veterans, civic groups, High School band, Ancient Fife & Drum Corps, Fire Dept (all volunteers), resident Trooper and the towns constables (also volunteers), old military vehicles etc. The sun shone from a cloudless blue sky reflecting on the bright white New England architecture contrasting with the greens and reds of the abundant trees. The mood was one of pride and remembrance, children waved flags and everyone applauded as the parade went by. The graves of veterans of all wars, including those of the French-Indian and Revolutionary Wars were decorated with small US flags as were most homes.
Later that day taking advantage of the fine weather I took the top down and drove around narrow country lanes past houses where people were cooking out, lakes where braver souls were swimming and streams where the hopeful were fishing. America - observing and enjoying Memorial Day - grateful to those who gave their lives to ensure such freedom.