Memorial Day Ceremonies Held in Santa Barbara County – Noozhawk, May 30, 2016
Brigadier General Frederick Lopez of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (retired) was the emcee for the Santa Barbara Cemetery Memorial Day event.
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The missing man formation is a common aerial salute at memorial events, typically in memory of a fallen pilot.
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Flyovers were part of the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Memorial Day event at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
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Hundreds gathered for the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Memorial Day event at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
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Lt. Col. Ryan Novotny is the commander of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base and the keynote speaker at the Santa Barbara Cemetery event.
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The Santa Barbara Choral Society performed several songs, including "America the Beautiful" and renditions of ones honoring each branch of the military.
Buglers perform at the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Memorial Day event at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
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The posting and retiring of the colors were done by servicemen from Naval Base Ventura County
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