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Photos: Memorial Day at Calverton National Cemetery

County Executive Steve Bellone speaks at the Memorial Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery Monday.
County Executive Steve Bellone speaks at the Memorial Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery Monday. (Credit: Grant Parpan
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A soldier snaps a photo of Congressman Tim Bishop speaking at Calverton National Cemetery. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
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Congressman Tim Bishop spoke of the selfless heroism of Riverhead’s own Medal of Honor winner Garfield Langhorn during his remarks at the Calverton National Cemetery Memorial Day service Monday. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
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Thousands packed Calverton National Cemetery Monday, including several hundred who observed the official ceremony. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
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Credit: Grant Parpan
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Credit: Grant Parpan
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Dennis Krulder, national 4th junior vice commander, Disabled American Veterans introduces the keynote speaker.
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Keynote speaker Col. Jeffrey Arndt of the Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton. (Credit: Grant Parpan)
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Keynote speaker Col. Jeffrey Arndt of the Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton. (Credit: Grant Parpan)