Heroes' Holiday Tribute to Our Veterans 2025

A group of people poses near a memorial wreath, with flags in the background, likely at a tribute or remembrance event.
(L-R): Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Representative Joe Pak, Vice Chair Mike Laughlin, Trustee Aurelia Palhinha, Chair Mike Wada, Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr., ABC USD Board Clerk Letty Mendoza, and Norwalk Chamber President Jason Perez
A speaker addresses an audience at an event under a green tent for Artesia Cemetery, with attendees in the background.
Chair Mike Wada opens program
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery with flag bearers, a speaker, and attendees, honoring veterans or commemorating an event.
Presentation of Colors by the US Cadet Corp
A ceremonial event at Artesia Cemetery featuring speakers, a military honor guard, and attendees, including crowned representatives.
Pledge of Allegiance is lead by Miss Artesia Janki Sheth
A group of people is gathered at a cemetery, with one elder speaking at a podium during a solemn ceremony. Flags are visible.
Moment of Silence led by Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery with tents, a speaker at a podium, and attendees seated, likely for a memorial service.
Vice Chair Laughlin speaks to public
A solemn tribute featuring a table with a military helmet, rifle, boots, and commemorative items, honoring fallen soldiers.
Missing Man Table is presented for public remembrance
A man speaks at a memorial event, with military personnel and attendees present in a cemetery setting.
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Representative Joe Pak speaks on behalf of the Assemblywoman
A memorial ceremony with flags, honoring those who served, attended by a seated veteran and two individuals, one saluting.
ABC USD Board Clerk Letty Mendoza presented flowers to military branch. Accompanied by Trustee Arturo Sanchez, Jr.
A group of people sits under a tent at a cemetery, some holding devices, showing a solemn gathering, possibly a memorial event.
Guests at event
A group of people stands under green tents, some wearing crowns, gathered in a grassy area, possibly at an event or ceremony.
Guests at event
An elderly veteran carries Christmas wreaths, one adorned with a bow and flags, in a festive remembrance setting.
Mr. William Ward brought a wreath for his family
Three young men stand in a row, pledging allegiance or showing respect, with one holding a hat, in a grassy outdoor setting.
Gahr High School student join the event
A group of four people stands by a decorated wreath near a flagpole, celebrating a festive occasion outdoors.
Marines Veteran, Joel Longoria and his wife Mary, visiting from Texas, join the event alongside ABC USD Board Clerk Letty Mendoza and GM Tony Mendoza
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, with attendees listening to a speaker under canopies, likely for a memorial or commemorative event.
Chair Mike Wada provides closing comments
A group of individuals in military uniforms, including flag bearers and a man in casual attire, stands in front of a building.
Vice Chair Mike Laughlin stands with US Cadet Corp
A group of military personnel and veterans gathered around a memorial wreath at a commemorative event.
Artesia Cemetery Board of Trustees are joined by the US Cadet Corp
A group of people stands by a wreath and flags in a ceremony, honoring veterans, with flags and smiles displayed.
Artesia Cemetery Board of Trustees are joined by Miss Artesia and Miss Lakewood
The image shows a group of uniformed individuals and pageant winners posing together near a wreath and flags, likely at a memorial event.
Miss Artesia and Miss Lakewood are joined by the US Cadet Corp
Two women are standing behind food trays at a service counter, with a notice board for the Artesia Cemetery District in the background.
Mr Rosewoods Restaurant from Norwalk provided great food for the event.
A group of people poses near a memorial wreath, with flags in the background, likely at a tribute or remembrance event.
A speaker addresses an audience at an event under a green tent for Artesia Cemetery, with attendees in the background.
A ceremony at Artesia Cemetery with flag bearers, a speaker, and attendees, honoring veterans or commemorating an event.
A ceremonial event at Artesia Cemetery featuring speakers, a military honor guard, and attendees, including crowned representatives.
A group of people is gathered at a cemetery, with one elder speaking at a podium during a solemn ceremony. Flags are visible.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery with tents, a speaker at a podium, and attendees seated, likely for a memorial service.
A solemn tribute featuring a table with a military helmet, rifle, boots, and commemorative items, honoring fallen soldiers.
A man speaks at a memorial event, with military personnel and attendees present in a cemetery setting.
A memorial ceremony with flags, honoring those who served, attended by a seated veteran and two individuals, one saluting.
A group of people sits under a tent at a cemetery, some holding devices, showing a solemn gathering, possibly a memorial event.
A group of people stands under green tents, some wearing crowns, gathered in a grassy area, possibly at an event or ceremony.
An elderly veteran carries Christmas wreaths, one adorned with a bow and flags, in a festive remembrance setting.
Three young men stand in a row, pledging allegiance or showing respect, with one holding a hat, in a grassy outdoor setting.
A group of four people stands by a decorated wreath near a flagpole, celebrating a festive occasion outdoors.
A gathering at Artesia Cemetery, with attendees listening to a speaker under canopies, likely for a memorial or commemorative event.
A group of individuals in military uniforms, including flag bearers and a man in casual attire, stands in front of a building.
A group of military personnel and veterans gathered around a memorial wreath at a commemorative event.
A group of people stands by a wreath and flags in a ceremony, honoring veterans, with flags and smiles displayed.
The image shows a group of uniformed individuals and pageant winners posing together near a wreath and flags, likely at a memorial event.
Two women are standing behind food trays at a service counter, with a notice board for the Artesia Cemetery District in the background.