College Point Memorial Day Parade

How appropriate that his happened around Memorial Day RIP. Thank you for your service Royle Luker. You deserve to be remembered.

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Just look at that good-looking, baby face of a brave 17-year-old. This was Royle Luker who will be laid to rest today in Arkansas. I posted the other day how his remains were finally identified, using DNA advancements, after being killed during the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

To give you a sense of how rare of a funeral it is today, Royle’s father fought in World War I - well over 100 years ago. That’s certainly not something typically read in an obituary in 2026.

I’ve watched dozens if not hundreds of historical pieces of different battles. And I’ve shared dozens of stories of military veterans, many who brag about tricking the military into thinking they were older when they weren’t. It was - without question - a different time and a different mindset for many of the teens of that time. God bless them all for being willing to defend our rights as Americans.

You can read F3C Royle Luker’s obituary here ~> https://www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/royle-luker

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Rain or shine, they served. Raid or shine, we remember.

The parade starts today at 2:00 P.M. on 26th Avenue and proceeds down College Point Boulevard to MacNeil Park.

We hope you will join us to show your appreciation for all they gave us. See you there 🇺🇸!!!

The parade committee has been hard at work since 7:00 A.M. Sponsor van completed. If you’re available to volunteer for the parade tomorrow, there are opportunities all day - message us your time availability.

DONATION REQUEST

Dear Neighbors,

Due to limited funds, we were unable to mail our annual donation request for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade, so we are reaching out through social media instead. Our committee remains committed to honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Although our active military participants will be in New York City for the nation’s 250th Anniversary celebration, the College Point community will proudly continue this important tradition. We will never forget.

Date: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: College Point Blvd - 26th Ave to MacNeil Park

Sincerely,
Jennifer Shannon & Board of College Point Citizens for Memorial Day

Ways to donate:
1. ONLINE DONATION - PAYPAL, VENMO, OR CREDIT CARD:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/...

2. Make your tax deductible check payable to:

College Point Citizens for Memorial Day, Inc.
P.O. Box 564402 ∙ College Point, NY 11356

3. Don’t want to write a check, no problem

Zelle: College Point Citizens for Memorial Day
[email protected]

For questions or to arrange a pickup, please call (929) 357- 4112 or email us at [email protected]

Please feel free to submit your photos from the 2025 Memorial Day Parade.

Sorry for late posts. Honoring our heroes on Memorial Day Weekend🙏🏽. Pictures of the College Point/St. Fidelis Girl Scouts and VFW Post 885 College Point laying wreaths at significant war monuments and historical locations. A heartfelt tribute to those who served. 💕 Let’s support our Veterans ! 🙌

Pictures of the College Point/ St. Fidelis Girl Scouts Marching in the 2025 Memorial Day Parade.

Thank you for your service - we remember you!