And then there was a Rosie the Riveter. Angeline R. Corbett, the 2025 grand marshal of the city services and parade was celebrated for her service while the nation was involved in World War II. On the homefront, she worked at the Curtiss Wright factory, Plant 2, Line 9 in Buffalo starting around 1941. There, she worked as a bucker and riveter in making the P-40 war planes.

During the service at Memorial Park, she received two plaques and a commemorative coin from Jack Hood, Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council adjutant.

Speakers at the service — Dr. David Banach, George Burns III and James Pawlowski — touched on the sacrifice, service and patriotism that is shown in the region and nation.

John D’Agostino, editor of The Post-Journal and OBSERVER, served as master of ceremonies.

Dunkirk High School marching band performs during the city parade.

Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 60s made for a perfect setting for the city parade. Making the tour on Central Avenue included a number of organizations, veterans and area fire departments.

Angeline R. Corbett, right, with granddaughter Susan Corbett at the Memorial Day services in Dunkirk.