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Inland Empire hosts Memorial Day tributes
File photo: Roman Porrino, son of television personality Angel Porrino, runs holding an American flag at a Memorial Day weekend pool party at Ravella at Lake Las Vegas May 29, 2011 in Henderson, Nevada.
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Inland Empire hosts Memorial Day tributes
Inland Empire hosts Memorial Day tributes
The sounds of jet planes, motorcycles and military bands will permeate the calm of Riverside National Cemetery during its annual Memorial Day tribute. It’s the region’s largest and best-known event this holiday. Other lesser-known, equally worthy events will also attract crowds today.
The Cal Poly Pomona Concert band performed during an early morning veteran memorial service at Pomona Cemetery.
In Ontario, the Chafey Community Show Band performs a tribute concert at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Corona’s American Legion Memorial Day service features Korean War veteran Dennis Salgado, director of the Corona Veterans’ Memorial Division. The communities of Yucaipa & Calimesa present their annual ceremonies at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. The names of local residents who died in combat will be recited.
Skydivers and Civil War re-enactors are part of an observance at Lake Elsinore Valley Cemetery. Costumed re-enactors will also appear at Cherry Valley’s Living History Legacy Weekend.
Want something more low-key? The VFW in Sun City hosts a Memorial Day morning coffee social with retired Navy Lt. and Menifee Councilman Scott Mann. He spearheaded construction of the city’s war memorial monument.
“The fact you’re here speaks volumes about the community of Menifee, the proud veterans that live here, the proud veterans that still serve and may God bless the United States of America, thank you," says Mann.
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And in nearby Murrieta, the public library will host a brunch for military mothers. Not able to get a table there? Try Mama Colletti's Pizzeria in Murrieta – it’ll be serving free meals all day to all active duty and retired military personnel.
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