U.S. Marine Corps veterans with the Bantam Marine Detachment 743 of the Marine Corps League lead the Butler County Memorial Day Parade down Maint St. Monday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 05/30/22

As the sun shone brightly, applause rang through Butler’s Main Street on Monday morning as veterans and others marched proudly in remembrance of the military men and women lost to battle and to time.

Krista McCaslin, of Center Township, watched with her small children as the Bantam Marine Corps Detachment 743 of the Marine Corps League led the procession with the American flag held forward.

“It’s perfect. We come every year,” said McCaslin, whose nephew also marched in the parade with the Butler High School band.

McCaslin said she doesn’t have any family members in the military, but she recognizes the sacrifices made to keep America safe.

“They support us, so we’re here to support them,” McCaslin said. “My kids, I want to teach them that.”

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Kora McCaslin, 5, right, watches Saturday's Memorial Day Parade in Butler with her sister Kinsley, 8, mother Krista and brother Karson. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 05/30/22

American Legion Rider Al Worsley performs the POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony during Butler's Memorial Day presentation Monday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 05/30/22

American Legion Riders Dennis Christie, left, and Al Worsley take a moment of silence during a wreath laying at Butler's Memorial Day presentation Monday in Diamond Park. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 05/30/22