Retired 1st Sgt. Richard Cobb, a 20-year Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient, marches down Congress Street in Portland on Monday. With Memorial Day events canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Cobb held a one-man parade, marching from Longfellow Square to Monument Square.

Richard Cobb crosses the intersection of Congress and High streets Monday during his one-person Memorial Day parade from Longfellow Square to Monument Square.

Richard Cobb had a police escort down Congress Street on Monday for his Memorial Day march from Longfellow Square to Monument Square.

Suzanne Giobbi, left, and Jackie Adamo applaud Richard Cobb as he marches alone Monday on Congress Street to commemorate Memorial Day.

First Sgt. Richard Cobb marches down Congress Street on Monday on his way to Monument Square, where he placed a wreath at the base of the Our Lady of Victory statue.

Richard Cobb approaches the Our Lady of Victory statue in Monument Square to lay a wreath commemorating Memorial Day.

Richard Cobb salutes the memorial wreath that he placed at the base of Portland's Our Lady of Victory statue Monday after marching from Longfellow Square to Monument Square.