CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - War veterans and supporters stood firm during Carmichael Memorial Day Observances on Monday. The community tradition continued in its 20^th year at the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area.

Though Memorial and Veterans Day visits were limited during two pandemic years, attendance swelled to normal numbers on Monday.  More than 200 supporters – including Gold Star families, Kiwanis Club members and Boy Scouts"'gathered for the service. Others watched a live-stream report on Facebook.

The crowd joined former USO entertainer Miss Delta in “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again.” Rock guitarist Todd Morgan led “This Land is Your Land.” Boy Scout bugler Edward Stach and Ray Cheever played Taps.

With the ringing of a bell, 15 heroes immortalized by a Koobs Nature Area plaque were named. The young men attended Carmichael’s La Sierra High School and died serving in Vietnam. They are: Robert D. Anderson, Mark W. Burchard, Robert S. Bynes, Jerry Cowsert, Kenneth R. Escott, Gary R. Field, Herbert Frenzell, Frank Thornburg, Ralph Guarienti, Larry H. Morford, Thomas C. Pigg, Randall B. Rainville, Kim Richins, Jeffry Tharaldson and Robert A. Willis.