Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 5, 2013 Midland Park Parade canceled; 200 attend memorial observances The rainy weather did not dampen the community’s spirits as Midland Park residents gathered to observe Memorial Day and remember the men who died in the service of our country. The traditional parade was canceled, but more than 200 residents gathered at the firehouse to mark the occasion. Pictured above, left photo: Grand Marshal George Hoohenhuis, right, receives the Commander Hank Douma Memorial award from, from left: Mayor Patrick O’Hagan, who acted as emcee; VFW Commander Bruce Strengberg, and last year’s recipient Lt. Ray Hale. Above Keynote Speaker Lt. Colonel Stuart Rodriguez, a MPHS graduate, with his parents, Judith and Francis, and Congressman Scott Garrett, left. Above right, Color guard, in foreground, with MPHS students Landon Haan and Rebekah Braun-McGovern playing taps. At left, American Legion Auxiliary members serving refreshments after the ceremonies; at right, Highland School student choir performing under the direction of former teacher Terry Alnor.