Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand Emmaus borough honored area veterans and their fallen comrades in its annual Memorial Day observance at a small park honoring soldiers and sailors from Emmaus. The triangle shaped park is at the intersection of Third and Fourth streets in the borough. ABOVE: Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert presents a proclamation during the annual Memorial Day observance in Emmaus May 30.

The observance program featured speeches by three area veterans. LEFT: Military veteran Jeff Gerhart addresses those gathered.

U.S. Marine Ria Maddox speaks about her military service experiences.

Members of the Day family are among participants in the annual Memorial Day observance in Emmaus.

Scouts take a seat in the shade during the Memorial Day observance in Emmaus.

Members of the Emmaus Fire Department pay their respects during the Memorial Day observance service in Emmaus May 30.