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2025 Memorial Day Event 

A group photo of people standing around a wreath with red, white, and blue flowers; flags in the background.
Wreath:(L-R) US Rep Derek T. Tran & Vice Ch Mike Laughlin. Front Row: (L-R) Artesia Mayor Ali Taj, Trustee Arturo Sanchez Jr, Chair Mike Wada, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Trustee Allison Stewart, ABCUSD Pres Ernie Nishi, LA Co Supervisor Field Deputy Lauren Yokomizo, Zeel Ahir
A man speaks at a podium under a green canopy labeled "Artesia Cemetery," with seated people and flags nearby, in a cemetery setting.
Chair Mike Wada welcomes all guests and local leaders
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Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, who is a Navy veteran, conducts program for the Board
A man speaks at a podium under a green tent, outdoors, beside "Artesia Cemetery" sign, with two men listening nearby.
Guest speaker US Representative Derek T. Tran gives speech to the public
Outdoor ceremony at a cemetery with people under tents, flags displayed, and a speaker at a podium.
Guest speaker US Representative Derek T. Tran gives speech to the public
A small gathering under tents at Artesia Cemetery, with people seated and a photographer capturing the event.
Guests in attendance
A group of people standing in front of an Artesia Cemetery sign. One holds a framed certificate.
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn's Field Deputy, Lauren Yokomizo presents the Board with a Certificate
A man speaks at a podium under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery," with people seated and standing nearby.
Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr. introduces the importance of the Red Poppy Remembrance
A woman speaks at a podium under a green tent beside a small seated audience; U.S. flags and headstones are visible in the background.
Trustee Allison Stewart introduces the importance of the Missing Man Table
A table setup with white dishes, a rose, a candle, and a folded note. It appears to be a symbolic or commemorative setting.
Missing Man Table (aka: Fallen Soldier Table)
A soldier memorial display with rifle, boots, and helmet outside Artesia Cemetery building.
Memorial Display
A person in black clothes plays a trumpet in a cemetery with green grass and purple-flowered trees.
TAPS is played by Gahr HS Student Zachary Gonzales
A trumpet player performs at a cemetery event with people gathered under a tent near a flagpole.
TAPS is played by Gahr HS Student Zachary Gonzales
Three people in ceremonial uniform perform a rifle salute at a cemetery, surrounded by American flags.
Rifle Volley is presented by VFW 4th District Honor Guard
A group of people gather in a cemetery near flags and a memorial. There are tents labeled "Artesia Cemetery" and small American flags.
Local Elected Officials and Leaders present flowers to each branch of the military
A man places flowers at a Navy memorial plaque in a cemetery, with a small crowd attending the ceremony.
US Representative Derek T. Tran, as an Army Veteran, presented flowers to the Army branch plaque
Five people standing around a patriotic wreath in a cemetery, with a military memorial display in the background.
Artesia Cemetery Board of Trustees: (L-R) Arturo Sanchez, Jr., Mike Wada, Mike Laughlin, Aurelia Palhinha, and Allison Stewart
A group of people in formal attire participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at a cemetery, with flags and gravestones in the background.
Artesia Cemetery Board of Trustees presents wreath in memory of fallen soldiers
A man speaks at a podium in a suit, while an audience listens under a canopy. Snacks and drinks are visible in the background.
Chair Mike Wada gives closing comments
Two people stand beside a wreath with red, white, and blue flowers, near a grave with American flags in a cemetery.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local residents
Two men in suits smile with a coin and floral wreath during an outdoor event.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets Downey Cemetery District Trustee Brian Heyman
Two men posing together at an outdoor event, one wearing a green shirt and hat, the other in a suit.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local residents
A group of people talking outside on a pathway, some holding papers and an umbrella, in a grassy area with chairs and parked cars nearby.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local residents
Four men standing together outdoors, wearing hats and casual attire, surrounded by flags and greenery.
Local Veterans join Memorial Day event with Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr.
Three men in military attire and badges, standing outdoors with flags and trees in the background.
Three veterans and three cemetery trustees: (L-R) Downey Cemetery Trustee Brian Heyman, Artesia Cemetery Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, and Artesia Cemetery Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr
Four people standing together outdoors at a cemetery event, three men and one woman, smiling at the camera.
Elected Officials: (L-R) ABC USD Board President Ernie Nishi, Artesia Council Member Zeel Ahir, US Representative Derek T. Tran, and Artesia Mayor Ali Taj
Two men talking outdoors; one in a suit with sunglasses, the other in a veteran cap and shirt with flags.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local residents
People are conversing under a tent at a cemetery event, with flags and chairs in the background.
Chair Mike Wada and Trustee Aurelia Palhinha meet with guests
Three people conversing at a cemetery, one in a U.S. Marines cap.
Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr. and Trustee Aurelia Palhinha meet with guests
A man in a military uniform shakes hands with another man in a suit at a cemetery; two women look on.
Artesia Mayor Ali Taj thanks Veterans for their service
Three people smiling outdoors; one with an umbrella, another in a yellow T-shirt, and a third in a suit.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local supporters Norma and Alan Williamson
A group of people gathered outdoors, some in formal and military attire, standing near flags and a wreath.
Chair Mike Wada speaking with Veteran from the VFW 4th District Honor Guard
Two men are shaking hands under a canopy in a cemetery setting.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets Chair Mike Wada
A person in a suit shakes hands with an elderly woman seated outdoors under a tent, with others sitting nearby.
US Representative Derek T. Tran meets local residents
Four people smiling at an outdoor event with a cemetery and American flags in the background.
(L-R) Artesia Council Member Zeel Ahir, Artesia Mayor Ali Taj and Miss Artesia Pageant Director Linda Gonzalez
People are at a food stall with snacks, fruit cups, and hot dogs; a man in a hat is being served.
Great food provided by Mr. Rosewoods Restaurant in Norwalk
Flags in a cemetery, including a prominent American flag, surrounded by headstones and trees, under a clear blue sky.
Artesia Cemetery Veterans Memorial
A group photo of people standing around a wreath with red, white, and blue flowers; flags in the background.
A man speaks at a podium under a green canopy labeled "Artesia Cemetery," with seated people and flags nearby, in a cemetery setting.
May contain: chair, furniture, tent, clothing, footwear, shoe, adult, male, man, person, hat, electronics, speaker, accessories, glasses, formal wear, tie, crowd, grass, and plant
A man speaks at a podium under a green tent, outdoors, beside "Artesia Cemetery" sign, with two men listening nearby.
Outdoor ceremony at a cemetery with people under tents, flags displayed, and a speaker at a podium.
A small gathering under tents at Artesia Cemetery, with people seated and a photographer capturing the event.
A group of people standing in front of an Artesia Cemetery sign. One holds a framed certificate.
A man speaks at a podium under a tent labeled "Artesia Cemetery," with people seated and standing nearby.
A woman speaks at a podium under a green tent beside a small seated audience; U.S. flags and headstones are visible in the background.
A table setup with white dishes, a rose, a candle, and a folded note. It appears to be a symbolic or commemorative setting.
A soldier memorial display with rifle, boots, and helmet outside Artesia Cemetery building.
A person in black clothes plays a trumpet in a cemetery with green grass and purple-flowered trees.
A trumpet player performs at a cemetery event with people gathered under a tent near a flagpole.
Three people in ceremonial uniform perform a rifle salute at a cemetery, surrounded by American flags.
A group of people gather in a cemetery near flags and a memorial. There are tents labeled "Artesia Cemetery" and small American flags.
A man places flowers at a Navy memorial plaque in a cemetery, with a small crowd attending the ceremony.
Five people standing around a patriotic wreath in a cemetery, with a military memorial display in the background.
A group of people in formal attire participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at a cemetery, with flags and gravestones in the background.
A man speaks at a podium in a suit, while an audience listens under a canopy. Snacks and drinks are visible in the background.
Two people stand beside a wreath with red, white, and blue flowers, near a grave with American flags in a cemetery.
Two men in suits smile with a coin and floral wreath during an outdoor event.
Two men posing together at an outdoor event, one wearing a green shirt and hat, the other in a suit.
A group of people talking outside on a pathway, some holding papers and an umbrella, in a grassy area with chairs and parked cars nearby.
Four men standing together outdoors, wearing hats and casual attire, surrounded by flags and greenery.
Three men in military attire and badges, standing outdoors with flags and trees in the background.
Four people standing together outdoors at a cemetery event, three men and one woman, smiling at the camera.
Two men talking outdoors; one in a suit with sunglasses, the other in a veteran cap and shirt with flags.
People are conversing under a tent at a cemetery event, with flags and chairs in the background.
Three people conversing at a cemetery, one in a U.S. Marines cap.
A man in a military uniform shakes hands with another man in a suit at a cemetery; two women look on.
Three people smiling outdoors; one with an umbrella, another in a yellow T-shirt, and a third in a suit.
A group of people gathered outdoors, some in formal and military attire, standing near flags and a wreath.
Two men are shaking hands under a canopy in a cemetery setting.
A person in a suit shakes hands with an elderly woman seated outdoors under a tent, with others sitting nearby.
Four people smiling at an outdoor event with a cemetery and American flags in the background.
People are at a food stall with snacks, fruit cups, and hot dogs; a man in a hat is being served.
Flags in a cemetery, including a prominent American flag, surrounded by headstones and trees, under a clear blue sky.