Richard E. Miller, Commander of the Manhasset Post 304, American Legion and Edward Gaus, parade chairman, have announced the parade order and schedule for the traditional Manhasset Memorial Day Parade, and for the attendant memorial services. All Manhasset residents, their families and friends are invited to join the legion in this remembrance of the great sacrifice of these American heroes. The theme of the parade this year - the Dawn of a New Century - is a reminder of the hope this new century brings toward peace and justice throughout the world. The ultimate sacrifice made by so many in the last century cannot be forgotten and we honor all of those who have served our country.

In preparation for the memorial ceremonies, the legion will place American flags on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries and participate with other legion posts to decorate the graves at Pinelawn National Cemetery. Memorial wreaths will also be placed at five memorial monuments in Manhasset. Plandome Road will be appropriately decorated for the occasion.

A memorial service in honor of our war dead, will be held on Sunday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, Lutheran at 1901 Northern Blvd., Manhasset. All are invited to attend.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, the parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. There are over 40 organizations scheduled to march including four bands and more than 30 pieces of fire apparatus and other vehicles.

The route of the parade will be along Plandome Road from Plandome Court to Memorial Place, with excellent public viewing along the entire length. Those planning to march in the parade are expected to be present, ready to march in their designated assembly areas no later than 9:30 a.m.

The first division, which assembles on Plandome Court South, facing west, includes the Nassau County Police Department escort, the American Legion - Manhasset Post 304 and the Auxiliary Unit - the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 319th Statue of Liberty Band, legion vehicles and the poppy queen. Included in the first division will be honored guest, Virgilio Reyes, who is a survivor of the Bataan Death March in 1942. Past Commander Francis V. Padar is the division commander.

The Second Division, which assembles on Heights Road, facing west includes the Inisfada Gaelic Pipe Band, the Boy Scouts of America, Troops 97 and 71; the Cub Scouts Pack 3; the Girl Scouts Daisy Troops 542 and 546; Brownie Troops 502, 503, 512, 513, 516; Junior Troops 507, 517, 523; Cadet Troop 525; and the Manhasset Youth Council. The Division Commander is Paul Early.

The Third Division, which meets on Plandome Court, facing south, behind the first division, includes the Manhasset High School Marching Band, the Manhasset Police Athletic League, Christ Our Saviour Nursery School, Manhasset Community Fund, Adventures in Learning, North Shore Nursery School, First-Class Pre-School, Manhasset-Great Neck E.O.C., Manhasset Baseball League, CYO girls' basketball team. The Division Commander is James Sheridan.

The Fourth Division, which meets on Heights Road, facing west, behind the second division, includes the Inisfada Gaelic Pipe Band (No. 2), the Kiwanis Club of Manhasset, Manhasset Chamber of Commerce, Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, Tower Foundation, and the Plandome Fire Department. The Division Commander is William Martin.

The Fifth Division, which forms on Bournedale Road North, facing west (starting at the junction with Plandome Road) includes the Guild of Saint Francis Hospital, North Shore Right to Life Committee, Knights of Columbus and the U.S. Postal Service. The Division Commander is James Russell.

The Sixth Division, which assembles on Summit Drive, facing east, provides the parade climax - Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and Marching Band, led by the commissioners of the fire district.

The parade will conclude in formation at Memorial Field, where a special area will be designated for public viewing of the memorial services. The program will begin with the national anthem, played by the Manhasset High School band under the direction of Randy Knudsen and sung by Legionnaire Robert E. McGuire.

The Reverend Stuart Clark, pastor of the Community Reformed Church will give the invocation. The Poppy Queen, Maylat Worku, will then be introduced.

The presentation of the floral tributes by the public will follow after which Chaplain William A. Baxter of Post 304 will read the roll call of the honored dead, accompanied by drummer Brian Levor of Manhasset High School. Taps will be rendered by John Polowczyk and Roger Kalia, both of Manhasset High School and SFC Thompson and SFC Hall of the 319th. Statue of Liberty band.

Vice Commander Edward Gaus will present school awards to Matthew Mason of Saint Mary's High School and to Steve Gavalas, of Manhasst High School. The Boys' State Scholarship will be awarded to T.J. Connolly, Derek Shriftman and Chris Mirobile of Manhasset High School and Sean O'Donnell of BSA Manhasset Troop #97.

Mary Joan McGuire, president of the Manhasset Auxiliary 304, will preside over the girls' awards. Marilyn Furlong, Americanism chairlady, will present the school awards to Maureen Lee of Saint Mary's High School and to Kristine Charbonneau of Manhasset High School. Mrs. Theresa Bogner Bjorkman, girls' state chairlady, will present the girls' state scholarship to Maylat Worku of Saint Mary's High School.

After brief remarks by Commander Miller, the Reverend Peter Dugandzic, associate pastor, Church of Saint Mary, will give the benediction. To close the service, Robert E. McGuire will lead the audience in singing God Bless America accompanied by the 319th Statue of Liberty Band.