Whitehall Township Mayor Joseph Marx Jr. shares a few words during a Memorial Day ceremony held May 27 at the township municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road. Also pictured are members of the Whitehall High School Chorale, who sang the national anthem, and Commissioner Alberta Scarfaro, who read a poem.

The township's three veterans groups - American Legion Post 367, Fullerton; American Legion Jones Quigg Post 739, Hokendauqua; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, Egypt - participate in the ceremony.

PRESS PHOTOS BY SCOTT M. NAGY Residents gather at the annual event.

Members of Whitehall Township Police Department show their respect during the ceremony.