‘A renewed appreciation.’ Taps, 21-gun salute and speakers part of Santa Maria Memorial Day ceremony

By Aradhana Jha Last updated May 28, 2024 Share with new partner:

In Santa Maria at the Santa Maria Cemetery, a large crowd gathered for Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony. Many came not only to pay their respects but also to recognize the sacrifices made by our service men and women throughout our nation’s history for our freedom.

The ceremony featured Taps and a 21-gun salute, with Colonel Mark Shoemaker from Vandenberg Space Force Base being one of the two speakers. “A renewed appreciation for the sacrifices that the military men had to give for their country, you know, giving lives in sacrifice for freedom,” stated Col. Shoemaker.

Community members attended the event to show support for their loved ones. “My Stepdad, Leander Gatewood, Army. My brother, Harvey Foreman, Air Force, and my nephew is a Marine. So, honoring the fallen as well as those who have served and are currently serving,” shared Santa Maria resident, Pat Foreman.

For all those present, there was a sense of remembrance and reflection on those who had made the ultimate sacrifice and thoughts for the safe return home of those currently serving.

21-gun salute Government Legal Maria Memorial Day ceremony Newsbreak

Disclaimer (varies based on content, section, category, etc.): News articles on this site may contain opinions of the author, and if opinion, may not necessarily reflect the views of the site itself nor the views of the owners of The Published Reporter. For more information on our editorial policies please view our editorial policies and guidelines section in addition to our fact checking policy and most importantly, our terms of service. All links on this site could lead to commissions paid to the publisher. Please see Advertising Disclosure in sidebar.

Subscribe to Aradhana Jha (via RSS) or a specific category with our Feedburner Feeds.

Comment via Facebook

Corrections: If you are aware of an inaccuracy or would like to report a correction, we would like to know about it. Please consider sending an email to [email protected] and cite any sources if available. Thank you. (Policy)

Prev Post

Netanyahu calls Israeli strike that killed dozens in Gaza tent camp ‘tragic’

Next Post

Louisiana Deputies Looking For 4 Inmates Who Escaped From Jail: Know More Here

Comments are closed.

Advertising Disclosure

This site participates in the Amazon Associate program and earns revenue from qualifying purchases (links to books or products). Other advertisers include direct sales and third party ad networks such as Google, OutBrain and NewsMax which may display ads from a variety of advertisers. Clicking anything on this site including individual links, images, events, banners (even ads that appear to be content) could result in payment to, or a commission being earned by The Published Reporter. Please see our Terms of Service (earnings disclosure / ownership section).

Web
Analytics