Memorial Day Commemoration

By Jon Perez

Posted on May 31 2016

PHOTOS By JON PEREZ

: Rep. Angel Demapan (R-Saipan) was the host of yesterday’s ceremony commemorating and honoring all fallen heroes at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi.

: Mariano Fajardo, left, and Mac Chargualaf were some of the veterans who attended yesterday’s ceremony.

: The Saipan Southern High School color guard.

: The Marianas High School chorale led the singing of the U.S. and CNMI national anthems.

: The U.S., CNMI, and the POW-MIA flags fly high at the Veterans Cemetery in Marpi.

: Gov. Ralph DLG Torres, back second right, leads the laying of the wreath.

: CNMI officials and veterans pose for a group photo after the ceremony.

: The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii entertains the crowd.

: Gov. Ralph DLG Torres gives his speech.

: U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Col. Mihair Leta gives his salute after the laying of the wreath.

Jon Perez | Reporter

Jon Perez began his writing career as a sports reporter in the Philippines where he has covered local and international events. He became a news writer when he joined media network ABS-CBN. He joined the weekly DAWN, University of the East’s student newspaper, while in college.

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