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“Lest we forget!” Brooklyn’s 156th Memorial Day Parade stepped off “on the avenue” on Monday, May 29, drawing hundreds of patriotic Brooklynites to Third Avenue to cheer on America’s heroes as they made their way into John Paul Jones Park for wreath-laying and flag-raising ceremonies, followed by a ceremonial 21-gun salute that featured powerful cannon blasts. Parade Formation Coordinator Chip Cafiero worked with Parade Committee Chairman Raymond Aalbue to make sure all the participants lined up in the correct order and stepped off on time. The parade stretched from 78th Street all the way into the park at 101st Street. Parade Committee Chairman Ray Aalbue (left) and Parade Formation Coordinator Chip Cafiero made sure the parade stepped off on time. Throughout the march, American flag-waving spectators cheered for U.S. veterans from various wars as they passed by in patriotic floats and military vehicles. “This is such a special parade because it is the ol

“Lest we forget!” Brooklyn’s 156th Memorial Day Parade stepped off “on the avenue” on Monday, May 29, drawing hundreds of patriotic Brooklynites to Third Avenue to cheer on America’s heroes as they made their way into John Paul Jones Park for wreath-laying and flag-raising ceremonies, followed by a ceremonial 21-gun salute that featured powerful cannon blasts. Parade Formation Coordinator Chip Cafiero worked with Parade Committee Chairman Raymond Aalbue to make sure all the participants lined up in the correct order and stepped off on time. The parade stretched from 78th Street all the way into the park at 101st Street. Parade Committee Chairman Ray Aalbue (left) and Parade Formation Coordinator Chip Cafiero made sure the parade stepped off on time. Throughout the march, American flag-waving spectators cheered for U.S. veterans from various wars as they passed by in patriotic floats and military vehicles. “This is such a special parade because it is the ol