\n\t\t\t\tChief Mineman (SW) Christopher Robinson, of Navy Munitions Command East Asia Division Unit Guam, salutes a memorial honoring fallen U.S. service members of the Iraqi War during a Memorial Day service near the Talofofo Mayor\u2019s Office May 24. (Jesse Leon Guerrero)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\nTALOFOFO, Guam\u2014Navy Munitions Command East Asia Division Unit Guam partnered with their sister village of Talofofo to honor fallen service members at a Memorial Day service on May 24.<\/p>\nCommand sailors helped lay wreaths and candles in front of a memorial monument to honor those who died defending the nation. <\/p>\n
\u201cLet us remember Talofofo\u2019s sons and all those in uniform today who continue to serve so that future generations can live in peace, prosperity and freedom,\u201d said Cmdr. Bart Hall, NMC EAD Unit Guam commanding officer. \u201cWe must also remember those that continue to serve our country in warzones around the world. Every day they do their duty [and] I am humbled by their dedication and commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Talofofo Mayor Vicente Taitague offered his gratitude to the fallen heroes and their families for their service and sacrifice. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe often hear that freedom has a price, that each generation pays its dues,\u201d he said. \u201cToday is our day to say \u2018thank you\u2019 and \u2018si yu\u2019os ma\u2019ase\u2019 to those generations who paid the bills and to those who paid dearly with their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gunner\u2019s Mate Seaman Apprentice Aaron Peterson said he was glad to volunteer for the event as it gave sailors the opportunity to pay homage to fellow service members and work with their sister village. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe enjoy opportunities like this to get out with the command and intermingle and to honor those who have gone before us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
NMC EAD Unit Guam maintains close ties with the residents of Talofofo and have partnered with them in the past to provide volunteer tutoring and mentorship of public school students, maintenance and cleanups at schools and participation in holiday celebrations. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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