Howard Munce, grand mashal of today’s Westport Memorial Day parade, paid tribute to the statue of the World War I doughboy during his remarks on Veterans Green. He said he was glad it eventually ended up here after years ago being on a median on Post Road East and tipped his hat toward it in salute. See a video of Sarah Morris singing the national anthem by clicking here.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Westport Police Chief Alfred R. Fiore led the march of men in blue in today’s Memorial Day parade.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Today’s Westport Memorial Day Parade was the biggest ever, according to organizer Bill Vornkahl. Cloudless skies and temperatures in the 70s drew crowds of marcher and onlookers. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) © Ted Horowitz for WestportNow.com

Clayton F. Chalfant, 84, of Westport salutes during today’s Westport Memorial Day parade. The line of march took almost two hours to pass the reviewing stand in front of Town Hall. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) David Dreyfuss for WestportNow.com

A youngster gets a lift at today’s Westport Memorial Day parade. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport Fire Chief Christopher Ackley addressed today’s morning Memorial Day ceremony at Westport fire headquarters. He said the department is stronger and citizens safer as a result of additional firefighters added to the ranks over the past two years. He thanked town leaders and elected representatives for approving the additional manpower. Behind him are (l-r) state Rep. Joe Mioli, Selectman Robert Lasprogato, and First Selectman Gordon Joseloff. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com