We join together to memorialize the incredible sacrifices made by our deceased veterans over the history of this country.

To understand what compels a man or woman to swear an oath to this country, to pick up arms, and protect this beloved country.  Not just risking their lives, but for the lives for others.  Not for just a spouse, children, or family, but for all others and this great country they have stood for.  The price to pay to protect this country of the free, is neither cheap, nor free.

It takes a special kind of individual who has the courage to give their lives for the cause of others.

A True American = A proud courageous sacrificing individual for this country.

Since 1775 till today, in 2024, there has been about 1,300,000 service men and women fatalities. 

Let us remember each of them, we honor all service members who have lost their lives wither it was at time of war, special operations, or at peace time.  Each gave an oath to protect this nation they have loved.

Not many Americans know what it takes to make this sacrifice.  They don’t understand the hardships or what it takes to be on the frontlines to defend this country.

When I say frontlines, I am saying the military human shield of this country.

It’s a small fraction of the overall population of America.

It’s only .4 percent of the overall population that are active in the military today.

Let us always “Honor the fallen.”

Let us always remember the fallen by their lives, the wars they have fought or have not, respect them, and never lose the values and the valor they had and to pass it to the next generation.

Let us always remember what Memorial Day means.

Below, Cub Pack 81 and Boy Scouts Troop 81 performing the flag ceremony of the raising of the flag, half-mast in Honor of Memorial Day.

A picture below with the Boy Scouts Troop 81

Below, the American Legionnaire canopy with family members.

Below Patterson Community Choir performing.

Memorial speeches given below:

Our Patterson mayor, Michael Clauzel

and Guest Speakers below..

Above, new commander for Patterson Post 168, Theron Ledford

Our Memorial Day ceremony ended early, due to an emergency circumstance. As new Commander, Theron Ledford gives his speech and prayers to all. We give our respect and salutes to all our fallen.

May God bless our fallen, their families, and the men and women in uniform all over the world.

The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.