Honoring those who served

Flags honor the fallen at Los Angeles National Cemetery in Westwood.

From parades and pageantry to solemn ceremonies and candlelight vigils, there are many ways to pay tribute to fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces this Memorial Day weekend in Los Angeles County.

In addition, active duty, returning and retired personnel are being honored at events including the 2^nd annual “Walk for Warriors” at the V.A. campus in West Los Angeles on Monday, May 28. They also can enjoy free admission to attractions such as the Queen Mary and Knott’s Berry Farm.

The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of this year’s options for services and other Memorial Day weekend events in communities across the region. Click here to find out how to make this a weekend to remember—in the best sense of the word.

Posted 5/23/12