David Zucker, President of the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee welcomes the crowd
Thousands of community members gathered at Eternal Valley Monday for a Memorial Day Tribute put on by the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee.
World War II AT-6 Aircraft treated the crowd to two flyovers
The Condor Squadron did two flyovers above the crowd. During the second flyover a plane broke formation and released smoke representing combat soldiers left behind.
Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired)
Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired) served as Master of Ceremonies for the day. Kennedy also serves as the Chair of the City of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission.
Throughout the day special tributes were given to Vietnam-era veterans. In the picture above the Vietnam Vets in attendance were asked to stand to be acknowledged.
Councilmember Bob Kellar addressed the crowd
City Councilmember Bob Kellar was the special guest speaker for the day. Kellar reflected on the honor and courage he witnessed from those he had served with. Councilmember Kellar served in the US Army from 1965- 1967. Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon also addressed the crowd and Councilmember Marsha McLean and Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste were both in attendance.
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- David Zucker, President of the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee welcomes the crowd
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- World War II AT-6 Aircraft treated the crowd to two flyovers
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- Bill Kennedy, Colonel USAF (retired)
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- Councilmember Bob Kellar addressed the crowd
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- A low flyover by a giant C-17 drew “oohs” from the crowd
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- The Posting of the Colors was done by Air Force Junior ROTC members from WM. S. Hart School District
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- Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon shared a few words honoring the Nation’s Veterans
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- Councilmember Marsha McLean was in attendance
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- Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste was in attendance
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- Several wreaths from different organizations were donated and displayed
