The Bakersfield community came together at a local senior center to honor fallen veterans with a Memorial Day ceremony filled with remembrance, stories, and support from local organizations.
- Community members gathered at Solstice Senior Living Center for a heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony.
- Sgt. Rick Knight, a Vietnam War veteran, shared his story and emphasized the importance of remembering those who didn’t make it home.
- Local organizations like VFW Post 7216, American Legion Post 26, and Portrait of a Warrior Gallery joined to honor fallen veterans by name.
- Organizers say the goal is to ensure families know their loved ones are always remembered — no matter how much time has passed.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
While every day should be a day where we honor our veterans, Memorial Day brings the community together. For Memorial Day, the community gathered to honor and pay tribute to those who served.
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it.It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown…