People across the Bay Area gathered Monday to pay their respects to the nation’s fallen service members during various Memorial Day events.
At San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio, the annual Memorial Day gathering came with added significance. This July, the United States will celebrate 250 years since its founding. In September, the Presidio will celebrate 250 years since being established as a Spanish garrison.
The Presidio ceremony included the usual hallmarks that make the event so special to so many. The San Francisco Unified School District JROTC Color Guard presented the flags, the Travis Air Force Base band provided the music and Marine Corps League Detachment 10 presented the rifle salute…