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| Memorial Day - Long Beach (10:00 AM) |
10:00 AM - 5/31/2010
Forest Lawn Long Beach - Forecourt of the Paradise Mosaic
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 The event will begin with a Memorial March that will include representatives of Veterans Groups, the American Legion, the Boy Scouts, and active branches of the United States Armed Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Terrall “Vance” Thompson of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division will deliver the keynote address, while Congresswoman Laura Richardson of the state’s 37th District will read the Presidential Proclamation. Renowned recording artist Robbie Britt will perform patriotic music. The placement of memorial wreaths will honor those who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Somalia/Bosnia, and Afghanistan/Iraq.
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