On Monday May 27th, 2024, the Lindenhurst Fire Department held it's annual Memorial Day Services before participating in the parade with services taking place at Firemans Park. The day began with a review of the departments apparatus and membership by Village Officials. Services began with Chief of Department David Collins welcoming everybody. After an opening prayer and moment of silence, Chief Collins read of the names of Department and Ladies Auxiliary members who passed away in the last year. Wreaths were placed at the memorials and the playing of the National Anthem and Taps to commemorate those members. The Department then turned to the Veterans Memorial with the names of department members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces during peace and war time. A wreath was also placed at this memorial along with the playing of the National Anthem and Taps to commemorate those members. |