Parades of all sorts were going on Monday, including Mishawaka.

The parade's theme this year was "all gave some, some gave all".

A number of veterans, classic cars, and flag waving kids lined the streets of Mishawaka.

Crowds packed Main Street, everyone from the young to the old, and their pets.

But it was the veterans who seemed to be most touched by the holiday and parade.

"I love seeing the flag flying. I think more people need to start flying them again. After 9/11, everybody had a flag out. Six months later, you don't see flags. People forget. Today's a day that we need to remember," explains Master Sergeant Christopher Heston.

Monday marked the 60th annual Memorial Day parade in Mishawaka.

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Residents in Osceola showed their support for fallen soldiers by lining the streets bright and early, as the Osceola Business Association once again hosted a Memorial Day parade.

The parade featured people of all ages, and the Grand Marshal was Army Corporal George Rinkel, a World War Two veteran.

Even the youngest participants got into the act and honored our fallen heroes.

"Because this is a great way to celebrate the people who have fought for our honor and died for us...to help us get our freedom," says William Fitzhugh of Boyscout Troop 522.

Bands and various groups took part in Monday's parade, as each group wanted to show their appreciation.

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Meantime, folks in Goshen also spent the morning honoring those who gave their lives for their country.

The Goshen VFW held their annual ceremony at the war memorial in front of the Elkhart County Courthouse.

Veterans from wars all the way back to World War Two took part in the traditional ceremony, complete with a rifle team and a bugler playing taps.

The speakers reminded the audience of the meaning of the holiday.

"George Patton once said during a Memorial Day service, in my mind we came here to thank God that men like these lived rather than regret that they died," explained Jim Miller of VFW Post 985, in his address to the crowd.

Spectators of all ages came to honor locals who lost their lives serving their country, and to honor the families of those killed in action.