By Will Tuell

As May draws to a close, many Downeast communities and veterans’ organizations are planning to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. From the shores of Lubec to the barrens of Western Washington County -- and beyond -- there will be many ceremonies, parades, and commemorations throughout the weekend. While this is far from an exhaustive list, we have done our best to offer our readers the most complete schedule possible, and hope that you will make time this weekend to pay your respects to our fallen heroes.