Memorial Day parade photo gallery

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RPC Photos by Eric Marotta -- Eva Klush, 3, holds a flag at the May 26 Memorial Day Service at the Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery. She's being held up by her grandfather, Andy Klush, president of the local chapter of Rolling Thunder.

Members of the Knights of Columbus Father Bedell Chapter 5559 were in their dress uniforms for the memorial service and parade.

At left, guest speaker Brigadier General Tim Taylor, news anchor for WKYC Channel 3, poses with local veteran and historian Ronald Seidel.

A crowd of around 200 attended the memorial service.

A huge U.S. Flag followed the Nordonia High School Lancers band.

Uncle Sam in a very tall hat, stirred up patriotic cheer.

Deputy Mike Swenar, of the Summit County Sheriff's Office, supervised the end of the parade at the intersection of Olde Eight and Valley View roads.

Members of Northfield Baptist Church made a silent tribute to those who fell at Iwo Jima in World War II.

Area resident Mike Webb, formerly of the 11th Special Forces Group, wore his green beret, combat infantryman's badge, parachutists badge and purple heart medal.

The color guard from Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6768 got a standing ovation all the way down the parade route.

The Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6768 Color Guard.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office equestrian unit led the parade.

The Northfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6768 Color Guard pauses at the parade's end.

The Rev. Ralph Wiatrowski, pastor of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, rides the "Santa Maria" with young Robert Snyder, wearing a Knights of Columbus uniform.

The Northfield Center Fire Department Color Guard draws a salute to the flag from a young spectator in his own uniform.

Samantha Nero served as hostess on the Olde Northfield Preservation Association float.

Alexa Flauto and Evan Mamana rode in the Nordonia Hills YMCA bus.

Dozens of sports teams, Scouts and other youth groups rode in vehicles and on trailers decorated with patriotic flair.

Children lined the parade route with bags ready for candy thrown from the passing parade.