The Town of Alton, New Hampshire knows how to observe Memorial Day. This event was sponsored by the Claude R. Batchelder Post #72. Numerous community groups participated in this event including the Alton Community Church, Boy Scouts, Prospect Mountain High School Band, Alton Dance Academy, Alton Youth League, Alton Police and Alton and New Durham Fire Departments.
Pastor Casidy of the Alton Community Church opened in prayer then a short parade from Monument Square to Riverside Cemetary where a short service was held, and then back to Monument Square where short speeches and the Decoration of the War Memorials were made. It closed with the singing of God Bless America and Amazing Grace led by Alton Selectman Paul LaRochelle.