2026 Memorial Day Event 

A group of people stands by a floral wreath at a memorial site, honoring veterans, with flags in the background.
Board presents wreath: (L-R) Trustee Mike Wada, Chair Allison Stewart, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, and Trustee Arturo Sanchez. Jr.
A speaker addresses an audience at an event in a cemetery, with floral arrangements and attendees in formal attire.
Chair Allison Stewart provides welcoming comments.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, featuring a speaker and an audience under tents, honoring and remembering those who have passed.
Program begins
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery features a speaker and attendees, with flowers and decorations honoring a commemorative event.
Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, US Navy Veteran and Chaplain for VFW Post 7243 & 4th District, opens ceremony
A group of people seated at an outdoor event near a cemetery, with flowers and a mixture of formal and casual attire visible.
Board of Trusteees sit next to guest speaker Shadic Anderson, Post 7243 Quartermaster
May contain: clothing, hat, person, footwear, shoe, accessories, belt, flag, bracelet, jewelry, military, gun, and weapon
Southeast Academy, John Glenn HS, Norwalk
A military honor guard is marching at Artesia Cemetery, accompanied by a "Guardians of Memory" sign, promoting support for veterans.
Presentation of Colors by Southeast Academy, John Glenn HS, Norwalk
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery featuring honor guards holding the U.S. and California flags. Flowers and attendees in the background.
Presentation of Colors by Southeast Academy, John Glenn HS, Norwalk
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery featuring uniformed military members, speakers, and floral arrangements.
National Anthem by Miss Artesia Court: Valerie Arevalo Rossal, Natalie Guerrero & Kaitlyn Roque
An older man in a black cap speaks at a podium with a microphone, in front of a sign for Artesia Cemetery.
Why We Remember by Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., US Marines Veteran (Vietnam)
A smiling man in a military cap speaks at a podium, sharing a moment likely during an event or ceremony.
Guest Speaker Shadic Anderson, Post 7243 Quartermaster
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery honoring an individual or event, with several attendees holding a framed certificate.
Event Certificate provided by State Senator Tony Strickland, by Maddie Marks-Noble, District Representative
A group of people at Artesia Cemetery, holding a proclamation, likely during a ceremony or event.
Event Certificate provided by City of Artesia Mayor Rene Treviño and Councilmember Monica Manalo
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Guardian of Memories Fund presented by Belen Briseño, Services Manager
A speaker at a podium addresses an audience, while attendees sit behind, likely at a formal event or ceremony.
Red Poppy Remembrance by Trustee Mike Wada
A tribute display featuring military boots, a rifle, a helmet, and service medals at a cemetery, honoring veterans.
Boots and Rifle Tribute Display
A man in a suit plays the trumpet at a cemetery, with gravestones and American flags in the background, under a blue sky.
Taps by Tom Phillips, Band Director, 2026 Rose Parade 605 Fwy Band
The image shows military personnel and veterans honoring graves marked with American flags in a cemetery.
VFW 4th District Honor Guard
A military honors funeral taking place at a cemetery, with personnel firing rifles and American flags marking graves.
Rifle Volley by VFW 4th District Honor Guard
Three people are together at a cemetery, placing a memorial wreath, with flags and grave markers visible in the background.
Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees
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Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees
A group of people stands by a decorated wreath at a memorial event, with flags and a sunny sky in the background.
Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees and Elected Officials
A group of people poses together at a memorial site, surrounded by flags and a wreath, under a bright sky.
Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees and Artesia Mayor Rene Treviño and Councilmember Monica Manalo
A group of people gather outdoors, posing near a memorial wreath, flags, and a decorative backdrop on a sunny day.
Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees and Special Guests
A group of people gathered at a memorial event, posing near a floral wreath with flags and gravestones in the background.
Placement of Wreath by Board of Trustees and Miss Artesia Court
A group of people at a memorial event, holding flowers and honoring those who served, with an American flag in the background.
Special Guests present flower arrangement in front of each Military Branch
A person in military attire places flowers and flags at a memorial during a commemorative event in a cemetery.
Guest Speaker Shadic Anderson places flower arrangement in front of Marines Military Branch
A woman in a blue suit kneels by a memorial in a cemetery, with attendees and flags around, honoring those who served in the Navy.
Office of L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Judi Clarke places flower arrangement in front of Air Force Military Branch
A ceremony at a cemetery with attendees honoring veterans, featuring a touching moment at a memorial.
Former Hawaiian Gardens Mayor Reynaldo Rodriguez places flower arrangement in front of Army Military Branch
A memorial ceremony is taking place at Artesia Cemetery, honoring those who served in the military, with attendees in formal attire.
Office of State Senator Tony Strickland, Maddie Marks-Noble places flower arrangement in front of Space Force Military Branch
A group of people attending an event at Artesia Cemetery, with a cameraman filming the gathering. Small flags are visible.
Media and Guests in attendance
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, featuring speeches and remembrance with attendees seated and cameras capturing the event.
Media and Guests in attendance
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery under tents, with attendees seated, possibly at a memorial or remembrance event.
Guests in attendance
A group poses at Artesia Cemetery, celebrating an event, with one person holding a certificate. Colorful flowers are nearby.
Board of Trustees presents a certificate of recognition to Chair Allison Stewart for her 7 years of service on the board. This was her last day.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery, where two women are presenting a certificate. Attendees watch from a decorated area.
Office of State Senator Tony Strickland, Maddie Marks-Noble presents a certificate of recognition to Chair Allison Stewart for her 7 years of service on the board
A ceremony featuring a woman receiving a commendation, with a floral arrangement in the foreground and an audience behind.
Office of L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Judi Clarke presents a certificate of recognition to Chair Allison Stewart for her 7 years of service on the board
A woman speaks at a podium, with a microphone and a water bottle, while others stand in the background at an outdoor event.
Chair Allison Stewart provides closing and farewell remarks
A group of six people pose outdoors, smiling in front of flags and a building, likely at a community or memorial event.
Special Guests from Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
A group of five people poses together outdoors near graves, with a tent in the background and green grass around them.
(L-R) Trustee Arturo Sanchez Jr., Ofelia Sanchez, Little Lake School Board Member, ret. Dora Sandoval, GM Tony Mendoza, and Judi Clarke from Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery with attendees, including veterans, gathered under green tents with a speaker at a podium.
VFW 4th District Honor Guard
A couple poses near a patriotic flower wreath at a memorial site, celebrating veterans with flags and a festive atmosphere.
Trustee Arturo Sanchez Jr. and wife Ofelia Sanchez
Five men dressed in work uniforms stand together in a cemetery, smiling, with gravestones and flags in the background.
Artesia Cemetery Groundskeepers (L-R) Operations Supervisor David Morales, Gustavo Ramos, Ruben Espinoza, Mariano Torres, and Pedro Ibarra
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Artesia Cemetery Office Staff (L-R) Fatima Castro, Brenda Serrato, Services Manager Belen Briseño, and Seslei Blumberg
A memorial site featuring a U.S. flag, military flags, a wreath, and grave markers in a cemetery setting.
Veterans Memorial
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Flags of Military Branches
Two women stand beside metal serving trays, smiling, in front of a bulletin board at a community center.
Mr Rosewoods Restaurant (Norwalk)
A group is gathered in a cemetery for a meal, with food, drinks, and flags displayed, honoring a special occasion.
Mr Rosewoods Restaurant (Norwalk) serving food
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Thank you!
A group of people stands by a floral wreath at a memorial site, honoring veterans, with flags in the background.
A speaker addresses an audience at an event in a cemetery, with floral arrangements and attendees in formal attire.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, featuring a speaker and an audience under tents, honoring and remembering those who have passed.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery features a speaker and attendees, with flowers and decorations honoring a commemorative event.
A group of people seated at an outdoor event near a cemetery, with flowers and a mixture of formal and casual attire visible.
May contain: clothing, hat, person, footwear, shoe, accessories, belt, flag, bracelet, jewelry, military, gun, and weapon
A military honor guard is marching at Artesia Cemetery, accompanied by a "Guardians of Memory" sign, promoting support for veterans.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery featuring honor guards holding the U.S. and California flags. Flowers and attendees in the background.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery featuring uniformed military members, speakers, and floral arrangements.
An older man in a black cap speaks at a podium with a microphone, in front of a sign for Artesia Cemetery.
A smiling man in a military cap speaks at a podium, sharing a moment likely during an event or ceremony.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery honoring an individual or event, with several attendees holding a framed certificate.
A group of people at Artesia Cemetery, holding a proclamation, likely during a ceremony or event.
A woman speaks at a podium during an event, with attendees seated in the background, some looking on attentively.
A speaker at a podium addresses an audience, while attendees sit behind, likely at a formal event or ceremony.
A tribute display featuring military boots, a rifle, a helmet, and service medals at a cemetery, honoring veterans.
A man in a suit plays the trumpet at a cemetery, with gravestones and American flags in the background, under a blue sky.
The image shows military personnel and veterans honoring graves marked with American flags in a cemetery.
A military honors funeral taking place at a cemetery, with personnel firing rifles and American flags marking graves.
Three people are together at a cemetery, placing a memorial wreath, with flags and grave markers visible in the background.
The image shows a group of people at a memorial ceremony, posing by a patriotic wreath and flags in a cemetery.
A group of people stands by a decorated wreath at a memorial event, with flags and a sunny sky in the background.
A group of people poses together at a memorial site, surrounded by flags and a wreath, under a bright sky.
A group of people gather outdoors, posing near a memorial wreath, flags, and a decorative backdrop on a sunny day.
A group of people gathered at a memorial event, posing near a floral wreath with flags and gravestones in the background.
A group of people at a memorial event, holding flowers and honoring those who served, with an American flag in the background.
A person in military attire places flowers and flags at a memorial during a commemorative event in a cemetery.
A woman in a blue suit kneels by a memorial in a cemetery, with attendees and flags around, honoring those who served in the Navy.
A ceremony at a cemetery with attendees honoring veterans, featuring a touching moment at a memorial.
A memorial ceremony is taking place at Artesia Cemetery, honoring those who served in the military, with attendees in formal attire.
A group of people attending an event at Artesia Cemetery, with a cameraman filming the gathering. Small flags are visible.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, featuring speeches and remembrance with attendees seated and cameras capturing the event.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery under tents, with attendees seated, possibly at a memorial or remembrance event.
A group poses at Artesia Cemetery, celebrating an event, with one person holding a certificate. Colorful flowers are nearby.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery, where two women are presenting a certificate. Attendees watch from a decorated area.
A ceremony featuring a woman receiving a commendation, with a floral arrangement in the foreground and an audience behind.
A woman speaks at a podium, with a microphone and a water bottle, while others stand in the background at an outdoor event.
A group of six people pose outdoors, smiling in front of flags and a building, likely at a community or memorial event.
A group of five people poses together outdoors near graves, with a tent in the background and green grass around them.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery with attendees, including veterans, gathered under green tents with a speaker at a podium.
A couple poses near a patriotic flower wreath at a memorial site, celebrating veterans with flags and a festive atmosphere.
Five men dressed in work uniforms stand together in a cemetery, smiling, with gravestones and flags in the background.
The image shows four women standing together outdoors, smiling near a table with papers, in a park-like setting.
A memorial site featuring a U.S. flag, military flags, a wreath, and grave markers in a cemetery setting.
The image shows a cemetery with multiple flags displayed, a person nearby, and gravestones in the background.
Two women stand beside metal serving trays, smiling, in front of a bulletin board at a community center.
A group is gathered in a cemetery for a meal, with food, drinks, and flags displayed, honoring a special occasion.
A vibrant arrangement of red, white, and blue flowers against a bright sky, with an American flag in the background.