An onlooker at last year’s Memorial Day Parade in Southold. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
Memorial Day always reminds me of my grandfather.
I know it’s a day to remember those who lost their life in service to their country, and veterans have their own day, but as I photograph the local parades each year, my brain naturally wanders to dad’s dad, Grandpa Pete — especially when I cover the service at Calverton National Cemetery, which he’s called home for the past decade. (more…)