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Scenes from the 2025 Shelter Island Memorial Day Parade

By Ambrose Clancy

Flying the colors in the Center as the 2025 Memorial Day Parade steps off.

The community turned out on a beautiful Memorial Day to honor those Islanders — and all Americans — who gave the last full measure of devotion to their county.

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Below are some of the sights. Photos by Ambrose Clancy.

Early birds Danielle Ferrer and daughter Fiona picked out a shady spot to watch the parade pass by.
The Island’s chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marched proudly, as always, in their hometown’s Memorial Day Parade.
Little Leaguers joined the parade.
Always ready to serve, the Lions Club, which sponsored the post-parade barbecue, were on hand for the celebrations.
A good crowd was on hand in the Center.
Veterans ready for the traditional rifle firing salute.
A time of reflection.
One of the featured speakers, American Legion Auxiliary member Sharon Gibbs gave a poignant address.
Shelter Island American Legion Commander Michael ‘Zack’ Mundy, speaking to the assembled islanders on the subjects of duty, honor, courage and sacrifice.
Ambrose Clancy

Ambrose Clancy has been the editor of the Shelter Island Reporter since 2012. He’s worked as a staff reporter for The North Shore Sun, the Southampton Press and was associate editor of the Riverhead News-Review and an editor at Long Island Business News.

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