CAMPers in the Courthouse parking lot in Little Valley, NY discussing plans for the day’s events. Photo: CAMP Archives

42d PA re-enactor, John Stengel, discusses the role of Civil War re-enactors with CAMPer volunteers. Photo: CAMP Archives

A CAMPer displays one of the banners that will be carried in the Little Valley Memorial Day Parade. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMPers set up the booth on the sidewalk in front of the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building in preparation for CAMP’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMPer volunteers finish preparing the Forward CAMP parade banner. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP volunteers admire the large banner bearing the photo of the Dedication Ceremonies for the Memorial Building that was held on September 7, 1914. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP volunteer prepares the CAMP Rear Parade Banner for the Memorial Day parade. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP volunteers carry the Forward CAMP parade banner followed by the Civil War Re-enactor Honor Guard. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP volunteers carrying the CAMP Rear parade banner followed by the GAR Widow Re-enactor. Photo: CAMP Archives

Civil War Honor Guard Re-enactors marching in the Little Valley Memorial Day Parade. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMPers discuss the Memorial Building with parade watchers. Photo: CAMP Archives

Civil War Re-enactors relaxing before the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP Chairman, Thomas Stetz, opening the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

Civil War Re-enactor, John Stengel assisting a Korean War Veteran in announcing his military service to the crowd. Photo: CAMP Archives

CAMP Chairman, Thomas Stetz, introducing Civil War Re-enactor, John Stengel. Photo: CAMP Archives

Civil War Re-enactor, John Stengel, delivering his speech to the crowd at the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

A close-up of Civil War Re-enactor, John Stengel, delivering his speech to the crowd at the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

Retired Major, Richard Williams of Salamanca, NY delivering his impromptu speech at the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

Carl Edwards, Cattaruagus County Legislator for District 8, speaking to the crowd at the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

Clark Casler addressing the crowd before he begins his recitation of his original poem, “Brave Men with Tears”, during the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony. Photo: CAMP Archives

Civil War Re-enactor, John Stengel, assists GAR Widow Re-enactor, Gail Bellamy, as she walks to the Memorial Building Entrance to place the CAMP Memorial Wreath. Photo: CAMP Archives

John Stengel and Gail Bellamy placing the CAMP Memorial Wreath at the entrance to the Memorial Building. Photo: CAMP Archives

John Stengel and Gail Bellamy descending from the entrance to the Memorial Building after placing the CAMP Memorial Day Wreath. Photo: CAMP Archives

The Civil War Re-enactor Honor Guard poses for a picture after the conclusion of the CAMP Memorial Day Ceremony in Little Valley, NY. From left to right: Mark Lovelace (representing the 154th NY), Chuck Copello, John Stengel, James Blaylock and Doug Foster (all representing the 42d PA). Photo: CAMP Archive

Boy Scout, Noah Fuller, leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance in front of the Memorial Building. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Gaede

Re-enactors with their Civil War Flags unfurled. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Gaede.

Group picture of CAMP Memorial Day Parade marchers with both banners. Photo courtesy of Gretchen Gaede