Memorial Day observances held throughout Los Angeles County

The unveiling of new memorial plates at the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Wall in Long Beach was one of the many ways cities throughout Los Angeles County celebrated Memorial Day May 25.

The newly added plates will honor individuals who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield, the Global War on Terrorism, first responders and those who died from suicide, according to Laura Herzog, the founder, CEO and director of programs for Honoring Our Fallen.

The reading of the nearly 7,000 names of Americans who have died in combat and training exercises since the 9/11 attacks as reported by U.S. Central Command was held at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach. Members of Gold Star families, local active-duty military members, law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans assisted in reading the names in order of death as inscribed on the park’s memorial wall.

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