{"id":822105,"date":"2026-05-26T00:25:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/822105\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T00:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:25:15","slug":"across-la-county-memorial-day-events-honor-service-members-who-died-for-their-country-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/822105\/","title":{"rendered":"Across LA County, Memorial Day events honor service members who died for their country \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-7-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 1<\/p>\n<p>Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the tradition Fleet Week honors concluding the day aboard the Battleship Iowa off San Pedro, Monday\u2019s Memorial Day events in Los Angeles County included the unveiling of new memorial plates honoring fallen service members in Long Beach, along with myriad parades, religious ceremonies and ceremonies at cemeteries, churches and parks.<\/p>\n<p>Fleet Week, San Pedro\u2019s popular, four-day military celebration in nearby San Pedro concluded with its own special Memorial Day ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Players from the military and law enforcement compete in a five-on-five soccer tournament on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the 10th annual L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro. The event was staged by FIFA in advance of the upcoming World Cup. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\" width=\"6321\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-FLEET-DAY4-0526-HF-03.jpeg\" data-attachment-id=\"6872109\" \/>Players from the military and law enforcement compete in a five-on-five soccer tournament on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the 10th annual L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro. The event was staged by FIFA in advance of the upcoming World Cup. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)<\/p>\n<p>During its four-day run, Fleet Week drew thousands of people to its main expo area in front of the USS Battleship Iowa to meet with sailors and Marines, tour Navy and Coast Guard ships and take in plenty of live music and other fun events \u2014 such as the Galley Wars and a dodgeball tournament. But the Memorial Day observance, with a star-spangled wreath at the heart of the stage, was a solemn, reflective conclusion to the weekend\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n<p>New memorial plates were unveiled at the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall in Long Beach to honor individuals who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, the Global War on Terrorism, first responders and those who died from suicide, according to Laura Herzog, the founder, CEO and director of programs for Honoring Our Fallen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The reading of the nearly 7,000 names of Americans who have died in combat and training exercises since the 9\/11 attacks as reported by U.S. Central Command began at 5:45 a.m. Monday at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach and was expected to continue into the afternoon. Courtesy photo\" width=\"383\" height=\"325\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/vets-LB-fallen.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"6872147\" \/>The reading of the nearly 7,000 names of Americans who have died in combat and training exercises since the 9\/11 attacks as reported by U.S. Central Command began at 5:45 a.m. Monday at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach and was expected to continue into the afternoon. Courtesy photo<\/p>\n<p>The reading of the nearly 7,000 names of Americans who have died in combat and training exercises since the 9\/11 attacks as reported by U.S. Central Command began at 5:45 a.m. Monday at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach and was expected to continue into the afternoon. Members of Gold Star families, local active-duty military members, law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans read\u00a0 the names in order of death as inscribed on the park\u2019s memorial wall.<\/p>\n<p>Special paper and charcoal pencils were available for name rubbings family and friends can make of their loved ones or friends\u2019 names and take with them.<\/p>\n<p>Honoring Our Fallen describes itself as \u201cdedicated to serving our nation\u2019s fallen and the families these heroes have left behind by providing comprehensive support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not far away, Long Beach\u2019s All Souls Cemetery in marked Memorial Day with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Marc Trudeau, the Los Angeles Archdiocese\u2019s auxiliary bishop for the San Pedro Region. The outdoor Mass drew hundreds and featured live music, special reading an an Honor Guard from the Knights of Columbus.<\/p>\n<p>Two days earlier, Long Beach hosted a Memorial Day commemoration at its Navy Memorial at Shoreline Aquatic Park. The Saturday afternoon event, hosted in partnership with the USS Frank E. Evans Association, honored the \u201cLost 74\u2033 \u2014 sailors who, according to the city\u2019s website, died when the USS Frank E. Evans collided with an Australian aircraft carrier in 1969. Long Beach was the home port for that Navy destroyer.<\/p>\n<p>Further down the coast, the final day of Fiesta Hermosa took a short break from the live music and revelry to honor those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hermosa Beach veteran and Councilmember Raymond Jackson speaks at the...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Hermosa Beach veteran and Councilmember Raymond Jackson speaks at the Memorial Day observance during Fiesta Hermosa on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hermosa Beach Councilmember Dean Francois, Mayor Mike Detoy, and councilmembers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-3.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-3.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Hermosa Beach Councilmember Dean Francois, Mayor Mike Detoy, and councilmembers Rob Saemann and Raymond Jackson attend the Memorial Day observance during Fiesta Hermosa on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy speaks at the Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-4.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-4.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy speaks at the Memorial Day observance during Fiesta Hermosa on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Olivia Pucci performs the national anthem at the Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TDB-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Olivia Pucci performs the national anthem at the Memorial Day observance during Fiesta Hermosa on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 4<\/p>\n<p>Hermosa Beach veteran and Councilmember Raymond Jackson speaks at the Memorial Day observance during Fiesta Hermosa on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Michael Hixon\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Hermosa Beach festival \u2014 which annually draws thousands of people for three days of food, music and carnival fun, held the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday afternoon. The observance featured remarks from Hermosa Beach Councilmember Raymond Jackson, also a veteran. Local singer Olivia Pucci performed the national anthem.<\/p>\n<p>In nearby Redondo Beach, a Memorial Day ceremony also took place at the city\u2019s Veterans Park. That event was co-hosted by the city, Redondo Beach Elks Lodge No. 1378 and the Veterans Memorial Task Force \u2014 and also featured a barbecue.<\/p>\n<p>Farther south, Green Hills LA, a memorial park in Rancho Palos Verdes, held its annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday morning. That event included skydivers and flyovers, and the procession of colors, as well as performances by the Pasadena Scottish Pipes and Drums Band, and the Navy Band Southwest \u2014 in town for L.A. Fleet Week.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Old cars show their American flags at the Canoga Park...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-4-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Old cars show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-7-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-7-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bikers show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-6-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-6-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Bikers show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mayor Karen Bass talks at the Canoga Park Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-3-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-3-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Mayor Karen Bass talks at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Grand marshal RDML David Barnes U,S. Navy salutes to our...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Grand marshal RDML David Barnes U,S. Navy salutes to our fallen wall at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Army JROTC cadets march with the American colors at the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-9-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-9-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Army JROTC cadets march with the American colors at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People get photos during at the Canoga Park Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-11-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LDN-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-11-1.jpg\"\/>\n<p>People get photos during at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 7<\/p>\n<p>Old cars show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year\u2019s theme, \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom,\u201d honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.<br \/>\n(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 34th Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade rolled out at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Avenue and proceed east to Cozycroft Avenue. Its theme:\u00a0 \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The day began with the opening ceremony, followed by the parade kickoff and a flyover of the Condor Squadron, sponsored by the Van Nuys Airport. Parade participants made their way along Sherman Way from Owensmouth Avenue to Cozycraft Avenue, bringing\u00a0the San Fernando Valley community together for its longstanding Memorial Day tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers said the parade paid tribute to fallen heroes from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, with a special tribute to local heroes, including Canoga Park High School graduates, who gave their lives from World War II to present day. This year\u2019s theme was \u201cSaluting the Price of Freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The parade was emceed by local business leader, Miri Rossitto, founder and CEO of Cowe Communications.\u00a0Bill Ratner, Chair of the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade, shared his thoughts: \u201cThis 34th Annual event is a grassroots hometown parade that reflects our community\u2019s solemn promise of remembrance to our fallen.\u201d This year\u2019s parade was led by Grand Marshal Rear Admiral Dave Barnes, U.S. Navy, a proud native of the West San Fernando Valley.<\/p>\n<p>The parade\u2019s goal: To combine \u201call the tradition along with some new ideas to make the parade safe and fun as we remember those that gave their lives for our freedom,\u201d according to a statement from the board of directors of the Canoga Park Community Center Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>The grand marshal: U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dave Barnes, who was raised in the West San Fernando Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby, an outdoor Catholic Mass honoring U.S. armed forces members who died in service was celebrated by Archbishop Jos\u00e9 H. Gomez at San Fernando Mission Cemetery and Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary in Mission Hills.<\/p>\n<p>The La Ca\u00f1ada Flintridge Memorial Day Parade celebrated the theme \u201cAmerica 250 Red, White &amp; Blue \u201d with Joe Puglia, a former Marine Corps officer, author and retired professor, serving as grand marshal.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Megan Kenney views a memorial honoring South Pasadena residents who...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2204.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Megan Kenney views a memorial honoring South Pasadena residents who lost their lives during the Vietnam War at a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Navy veteran, Don Oliva speaks during a Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2202.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2202.jpg\"\/>\n<p>U.S. Navy veteran, Don Oliva speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jennifer Colby speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2203.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2203.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Jennifer Colby speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"U.S. Navy veteran Lisa Foster stands to be recognized during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2201.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2201.jpg\"\/>\n<p>U.S. Navy veteran Lisa Foster stands to be recognized during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mayor Sheila Rossi speaks with members of the Boy Scout...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2197.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2197.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Mayor Sheila Rossi speaks with members of the Boy Scout Troop 333 Color Guard during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"South Pasadena Police Chief Derek Elmore embraces Janet Braun during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2198.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2198.jpg\"\/>\n<p>South Pasadena Police Chief Derek Elmore embraces Janet Braun during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Boy Scout Troop 333 color guard present...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2199.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SGT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-2199.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Members of the Boy Scout Troop 333 color guard present the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 7<\/p>\n<p>Megan Kenney views a memorial honoring South Pasadena residents who lost their lives during the Vietnam War at a Memorial Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building on May 25, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At South Pasadena\u2019s War Memorial Building, a ceremony that started with remarks from Mayor Sheila Rossi, then a color guard presentation by Boy Scouts Troop 333, and a performance of the National Anthem by South Pasadena resident AwenRose Miller, culminated with a keynote address from Don Oliva, a United States Navy veteran.<\/p>\n<p>Oliva served in Naval Aviation, specializing in the maintenance and mission readiness of F\/A-18 Super Hornets.<\/p>\n<p>He serves as president of the Pasadena City College Veterans Club, where he continues to support fellow veterans and their families through his work with the Veterans Resource Center.<\/p>\n<p>In Pasadena, crowds gathered to recognize by name the 320 members of the Pasadena community who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the War on Terror., following Sept. 11, 2001.<\/p>\n<p>The remembrance included the Condor Squadron Missing Man Formation Flyover, military funeral honors with a flag presentation to a Gold Star family, and a 21-gun salute by the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment.<\/p>\n<p>Cadets from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Pasadena Division and the Blair High School Army Junior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (JROTC) all played roles within the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s keynote speaker was Lt. Colonel Steven Uziel, Inspector-Instructor for the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment since 2025.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bishop Reyes, 2, finds flags as the City of Whittier...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_13.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Bishop Reyes, 2, finds flags as the City of Whittier hosts their Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Specialist Kenny Arroyo and Gary Couso-Vasquez salute during the playing...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_15.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Specialist Kenny Arroyo and Gary Couso-Vasquez salute during the playing of taps as the City of Whittier hosts their Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whittier Police Color Guard officers salute during the playing of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_16.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Whittier Police Color Guard officers salute during the playing of taps during the City of Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Whittier Council member Aida Susana Macedo speaks during the Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_11.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Whittier Council member Aida Susana Macedo speaks during the Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scouts from Scouting America troop 2019 hold the U.S. Army...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_17.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Scouts from Scouting America troop 2019 hold the U.S. Army flag during Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hoover Elementary\u00e2\u0080\u0099s choir performs during the City of Whittier\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_07.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Hoover Elementary\u2019s choir performs during the City of Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hoover Elementary\u00e2\u0080\u0099s choir performs during the City of Whittier\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_08.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Hoover Elementary\u2019s choir performs during the City of Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"8\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oscar Nunez plays taps as the City of Whittier hosts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_14.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Oscar Nunez plays taps as the City of Whittier hosts their Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"9\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mayor James Becerra speaks at the Whittier Peace Memorial during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_01.jpg\"\/>\n<p>Mayor James Becerra speaks at the Whittier Peace Memorial during Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"10\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Bob Archuleta with Whittier Council Members during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WDN-L-MEMORIAL-0527_05.jpg\"\/>\n<p>State Senator Bob Archuleta with Whittier Council Members during the City of Whittier\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 10<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Reyes, 2, finds flags as the City of Whittier hosts their Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday May 25, 2026. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>At Whittier City Hall, veterans, residents and leaders came together for reflection and gratitude.<\/p>\n<p>In Long Beach, Forest Lawn, a cemetery park built in 1921, held a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday morning that featured a keynote address, patriotic music, invocation, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a color guard, and a presidential proclamation.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A bugler performs Taps in honor of members of the...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-02.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>A bugler performs Taps in honor of members of the military who\u2019ve lost their lives in service to our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scout Troop 120 presents a wreath in honor of members...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-03.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-03.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>Scout Troop 120 presents a wreath in honor of members of the military who\u2019ve lost their lives in service to our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Semper Fi Honor Guard prepares for a rifle volley...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-04.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-04.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>The Semper Fi Honor Guard prepares for a rifle volley during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"4\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Band of the California Battalion sing a military song...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-05.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-05.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>The Band of the California Battalion sing a military song during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"5\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pipe Major Alex Walker marches at a Memorial Day ceremony...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-06.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-06.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>Pipe Major Alex Walker marches at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"6\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Attendees remember members of the military who lost their lives...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-07.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-07.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>Attendees remember members of the military who lost their lives in service to our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"7\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Attendees remember members of the military who lost their lives...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-01.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-01.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>Attendees remember members of the military who lost their lives in service to our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"8\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Band of the California Battalion performs during a Memorial...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-08.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-08.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>The Band of the California Battalion performs during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"9\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Members of the Combat Veterans Association retire the Colors during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-09.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-09.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>Members of the Combat Veterans Association retire the Colors during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"10\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A member of the Semper Fi Honor Guard salutes during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-11.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-11.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>A member of the Semper Fi Honor Guard salutes during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"11\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A U.S. Navy veteran is recognized during a Memorial Day...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-10.jpeg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LPT-L-MEMDAY-EVENT-0526-HF-10.jpeg\"\/>\n<p>A U.S. Navy veteran is recognized during a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 11<\/p>\n<p>A bugler performs Taps in honor of members of the military who\u2019ve lost their lives in service to our country at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day observances were held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Long Beach and Glendale.<\/p>\n<p>What became Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, as Decoration Day, a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Civil War dead with flowers.<\/p>\n<p>It was established 25 days earlier by Maj. Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of veterans who fought for the Union in the Civil War. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the nation.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the 19th century, Decoration Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. After World War I, the holiday was changed to honor Americans who died fighting in all wars.<\/p>\n<p>The term Memorial Day was first used in 1882, became more common after World War II and declared the official name by federal law in 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day had been observed on May 30, until being moved to the last Monday in May in 1971 under terms of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which became law in 1968.<\/p>\n<p>Staff writers Cristina Merino, Michael Hixon, Anissa Rivera and Jill Stewart, as well as City News Service contributed to this report\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":822106,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5123],"tags":[1582,276,16055,2961,224,5337,45994,50,593,52],"class_list":["post-822105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-ca","tag-california","tag-california-news","tag-la","tag-los-angeles","tag-losangeles","tag-memorial-day","tag-news","tag-obituaries","tag-top-stories"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116638041395549612","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/822105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=822105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/822105\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/822106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=822105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=822105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=822105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}