Vietnam veteran John Poltrack rides on the veterans float during the morning parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Earl Somero salutes the flag. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Tom Moran bows his head during the invocation. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

The Mascenic band and chorus perform during the New Ipswich Memorial Day observances. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Post 13 fires a rifle salute to the fallen. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Parade Marshal Don Poirier leads the morning parade. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Scout Marcus Leonido places a wreath at the Soldiers Monument in South Cemetery. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Scouts Marcus Leonido and Wesley Shomody salute wreaths laid on crosses at the Soldiers Monument in South Cemetery. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Post 13 fires a rifle salute to the fallen. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Air Force veteran Tom Moran bows his head during the invocation. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Veterans raise the flags during New Ipswich’s Memorial Day ceremony. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Don Poirier of New Ipswich and his grandson Cameron Leger observe the raising of the flag. Staff photo by Ashley Saari

Selectman Jason Somero speaks at the morning observances in New Ipswich. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—