Many people attended Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at Santa Maria at the Santa Maria Cemetery. People paid respect to them and also acknowledged the sacrifices made by men and women throughout their life for nation’s freedom. This event constituted of TAPs and a 21-gun salute, Colonel mark Shoemaker from Vandenberg was one of the two speakers in the event.
“A renewed appreciation for the sacrifices that the military men had to give for their country you know, giving lives, in sacrifice for freedom,” said Colonel Shoemaker.
“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 that have served and currently serving,” said Santa Maria resident, Pat Foreman.