U.S. Military, Residents Mark Memorial Day Weekend At Fleet Week Events
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- While many residents head for Tri-State Area beaches this Memorial Day weekend, others chose to mark the holiday with a visit to Times Square for Fleet Week happenings.
As 1010 WINS' Roger Stern reported, it's the ultimate shore leave, especially if it's your first trip to Times Square.
"Oh it's way more than I thought it would be," said Pfc. Logan Burke, of Louisiana. "I mean, it's super compact down here and just so many people, so busy. But it's great, I'm really enjoying it here."
Burke spent Sunday posing for pictures with New Yorkers and tourists alike. He and his fellow Marines were showing off their equipment, including a light-armored vehicle and a Humvee.
Isaiah, 11, was thrilled to climb inside and take a look.
"I think it's pretty cool and I hope that the people that go out are safe," he said.
Other Fleet Week events on Sunday included military ship tours, Navy dive demonstrations, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration and U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue demonstration.