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Shelter Island’s 2026 Memorial Day Ceremonies

By Ambrose Clancy

An American eagle’s eye view of the Memorial Day parade at Wilson Circle. (Credit: Adam Bundy)

The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies were accompanied by a soggy, unseasonably cool morning of mist and showers.

No matter. The traditions were intact. A good group of Islanders of all ages in rain gear and umbrellas turned out in the Center to remember and honor the Island’s war dead, as well as their countrymen and women across the nation who were killed in action in America’s wars.

Here are some images of the day:

Veterans marching along Bridge Street for the Lost at Sea ceremonies. (Credit: Eleanor P. Labrozzi)
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary member Pamela Jackson tossing the ceremonial wreath into the waters of Chase Creek. (Credit: Adam Bundy)
The Salvaterra family — Christian, Ellary and baby Gerard — got a prime viewing spot on North Ferry Road for the parade through the Center. (Credit:Ambrose Clancy)
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary marching proudly. (Credit: Ambrose Clancy)
Island ambulance on parade. (Credit: Ambrose Clancy)
Shelter Island’s bravest. (Credit: AmbroseClancy)
Out of the past. (Credit: Ambrose Clancy)
A rare vintage. (Credit: Eleanor P. Labrozzi)
One of Shelter Island’s finest. (Credit: Adam Bundy)
Hurrying to the Community Center. (Credit: Ambrose Clancy)
The traditional 21-gun salute at Wilson Circle. (Credit: Adam Bundy)
At attention in the Community Center. From left, Brian Lechmanski, Phillip Lechmanski, and
Stuart Mackey. (Credit: Lucy Browne)
The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies guest speaker, U.S. Army Major General Constantine E. Nicolet. (Credit: Lucy Browne)
(Credit: Adam Bundy)

The Reporter will have a full Memorial Day story on this site tomorrow and in our Thursday, May 28 print edition.

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