World War II Veteran Will A. Thurland is commemorated via rifle salute at the Christiansted Cemetery.
Members of the American Legion, the Virgin Islands National Guard, Fire Service, John H. Woodson and Central High School bands, the CHS and St. Croix Educational Complex JROTC, Gov. Kenneth Mapp, Sen. Novelle Francis, Office of Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Farrell, other government representatives, and community guests march towards the gravesite of Will A. Thurland at the Christiansted Cemetery to commemorate his service as a World War II veteran and community leader.
Gov. Kenneth Mapp lays a wreath on Mr. Thurland's grave.
American Legion members stand in solemnity during a prayer offered at a ceremony commemorating their deceased comrade Will A. Thurland.
JROTC members chant while walking the streets of downtown Christiansted during the annual Memorial Day March in honor of fallen Virgin Island soldiers.
Active officers honor comrades who've lost their lives at sea.
The resting place of World War II Veteran Will A. Thurland at the Christiansted Cemetery.
Julian Pierre and his brother Michael Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Army as island boys with big dreams back in 1973, but only one made it out alive. Monday, Mr. Pierre commemorated the life of his brother during the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
Mr. Pierre listens intently to the remarks given at the Memorial Day bandstand ceremony.
The eulogy of Mr. Thurland is read at the Christiasted Cemetery.
"Salute our departed comrades!"
Members of the American Legion, the Virgin Islands National Guard, Fire Service, John H. Woodson and Central High School bands, the CHS and St. Croix Educational Complex JROTC, Gov. Kenneth Mapp, Sen. Novelle Francis, Office of Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Farrell, other government representatives, and community guests march down the streets of downtown Christiansted during the annual Memorial Day March in honor of fallen Virgin Island soldiers.
Government heads lead the Memorial Day march in honor of fallen military personnel from the territory.
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