Parades and many public Memorial day ceremonies have become casualties of COVID-19, but veterans who have served our country say there are millions of faces and reasons to remember.

One of the million reasons is Bennie, who served our country during World War II, who came home in a coffin and was buried in Hermitage at the age of 19.

Gene Apgar, a Marine, Navy, and Army veteran said, "It's about the ladies and gentlemen who went off to war since the day this country was born and lost their lives for this country."

Veterans say there are ways to remember that don't involve public parades and ceremonies.

On Knollwood Street in Struthers, almost every home has a flag in the front yard.

People can also visit local cemeteries.

"It's open air, wear a face mask. If you want to take some flowers put something on their grave or go and teach your children how important this day that it means something more than just the party part of it," said Lisa Calabrett. 

On Memorial Day at 9 a.m., the Marine Corps league post 494 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, will head to Hamilton Park in Struthers for a private ceremony, which will be posted on social media.

Apgar said, "It's to honor the 292 Marines, Navy, and Army that lost their lives in Beirut October 23, 1983."

Veterans say when your enjoying a family picnic, or heading to church, worshiping on line or assembling peacefully, remember the heroes who gave their lives so we all can enjoy freedoms we do each day.

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 15 in Poland will stream it's service live on Facebook at 11 a.m. 

 You can watch the Hubbard VFW post's virtual ceremony on their Facebook page, the city of Hubbard's website or the Mayor's Facebook page. 

 The American Legion post in Canfield will record services and post them to social media.