Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandEmmaus borough residents and others observed Memorial Day with a special program presented by the Emmaus Veterans Committee. ABOVE: A crowd gathers at Memorial Triangle Park for the annual the Memorial Day observance in Emmaus held under gray and rainy skies May 25.

Colyer James explains the significance of the POW MIA table.

Jason Smith is master of ceremonies for the program held at Memorial Triangle Park in Emmaus.

Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert gives the official proclamation honoring Memorial Day.

Pennsylvania State Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-22nd, is one of two special guest speakers.

Guest speaker John Fitzpatrick is pictured at the annual Memorial Day observance in Emmaus.

Joe Kavchok reads the names of local veterans who died in the past year.

Ken Wells rings the bell to accompany the names read by Kavchok.

Press Photos by C. Richard ChartrandA 21-gun salute honors the fallen.

Taps is played by Quinton Isom and Lily Nero to close the annual program.