The Bethel Patriotic Association hosted their Annual Memorial Day Parade yesterday.  U.S. Marine Corps Iraq & Afghanistan Veteran, Thomas Burke Jr was the Grand Marshal.  Veterans, members of the Bethel Police color guard and the Bethel Navy Jr ROTC Cadets were among the participants.  Burke said in a speech that he was grateful for the opportunity to serve as Grand Marshal.  He served as an infantry Marine with First Battalion Third marines in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.