Memorial Day brought together the remaining members of the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Battle of the Bulge.
Just a few are left of those who fought in the bloodiest battle of World War II some 74 years ago.
Jack Foy runs the group, which assembled at Ontario Beach Park in front of the memorial dedicated to those who fought in the bloodiest battle for the United States in World War II.
He says the Genesee Valley Chapter started with 99 members around 30 years ago, but just five remain.
Foy says the group will continue to remember and honor their fallen comrades who died in that battle 74 years ago, and those who have died since.
He reminds people that Memorial Day is a time to remember that more than one million veterans who have given their lives in defense of our liberty since the beginning of our nation.
“Just to show a little respect to not only the veterans of World War II, but all of them,” he said.
Co-founder of the group, Dick Brookins, was too ill to to speak at the ceremony.
His son, Marine Corp veteran David Brookins spoke on his behalf.
He says he is a member of the League of the Twilight Men.
They are the sons of the liberated, the daughters of the liberators, and the children of a generation that changed the world.
“We are bound, one to another, with a sacred mission: to remember. We cannot forget. We will never forget,” he said.
Foy got emotional talking about his upcoming trip to Normandy, France next week to mark the anniversary of D-Day, where over three thousand died.
“It’s just, all I can say is remember them. Remember them," he sighed.
Here's Jack Foy talking about the Memorial Day holiday and getting the ceremony at Ontario Beach Park underway.