Macungie Borough observed Memorial Day with a program at Macungie Memorial Park May 25.RIGHT: Roman Herman, a student at Emmaus High School, is a featured musician at the observance, playing taps at the end of the program.Press Photos by Sharon Schrantz

ABOVE: Eyer Middle School student musicians perform military songs during the Memorial Day program at Macungie Park on Memorial Day.

Macungie Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9264 displays the colors during the event May 25.

Jason A. Lane Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, retired, speaks about Memorial Day. He said about the day that it belongs to all. Memorial Day is not a simple message. “For your tomorrow, remember our today.”

RIGHT: Macungie Borough Manager Kalman Sostarecz speaks about veterans during the Memorial Day observance in Macungie.Press Photos by Sharon Schrantz

Local leaders attending the Memorial Day program include Lower Macungie Fire Department Chief Ryan Trexler, Macungie Ambulance Executive Director Christopher Greb, Jason Lane, retired senior chief petty officer U.S. Navy, Macungie Borough Council President Carl Sell, Lehigh County Executive Joshua Siegel, Trey Wachovia of Eagle Scout, Troop 71 and Fiona Harvey of Girl Scout Troop 6931.