The weekend clouds parted and the temperature rose, just in time for today’s Memorial Day parade.
From the Westport Y’s Men’s prize-winning Vietnam Wall float, to grand marshal Leonard Everett Fisher’s powerful speech — the 89-year-old recalled watching Civil War veterans marching in parades when he was young — it was a glorious, colorful (and sobering) tribute to our nation’s heritage.
And a much-needed reminder of the countless sacrifices that have been made so that we can enjoy a day — and a life — like this in Westport.

Grand marshal Leonard Everett Fisher gave a strong speech, with a powerful message. He also noted that he last wore his uniform officially 67 years ago — and it still fits.
(Click below — or click here — for the Staples High School Band’s stirring “Armed Forces March.”)
Great to see you today Danny.. it is always a pleasure.. Jeb