Nikolas Schwartz, 3, admires the list of those who gave their lives in World War II during the Memorial Day parade, May 30, 2011.

Veterans, volunteer fire fighters, the Jim Thorpe High School band and cheerleaders and local government service workers all participated in the annual Jim Thorpe Memorial Day parade to honor those who served in all wars. The parade kicked off at Memorial Park and ended a few blocks later at the memorial on the East Side of town. Several residents paid their respects along with the participants.