Every Memorial Day, Aspinwall residents (former and current) gather in anticipation of the afternoon picnic. Setting off the day’s events is our annual parade, with participants such as the high school marching band, the Millvale trolley, baseball and Girl Scout groups, our veterans, and dozens of children excitedly riding their decorated bicycles. This yearly event draws the best from our town – friendly greetings, profound patriotism and the prospect of the summer ahead. Countless generations of Aspinwall citizens have made this day what it is.

     So please remember while decorating your children’s bikes and firing up the grill to honor these men and women – past, present and future – for their selfless sacrifice. Keep a special thought for our soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq on that very day.

     Memorial Day in Aspinwall is the essence of our town’s charm and beauty. Please enjoy the day while expressing gratitude to our armed forces.