Orange County remembers its fallen heroes on Memorial Day

Representatives of various organizations and cities participate in a Wreath Ceremony during the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Bagpipers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department perform “Amazing Grace” during a Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Guests of the 30th annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park cover their hearts and salute during the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Darrell Rivers, of the Huntington Beach Historical Society, reads “General Logan’s Order” during a Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Representatives of various organizations and cities participate in a Wreath Ceremony during the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Noah Boihem plays “Taps” to close out the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Gene Smith performs a Musical Prelude before the start of the annual Memorial Day Observance at the El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars stand at attention during the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Shane Gold, 7, of Mission Viejo helps shine the gravestones of veterans buried at the El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest during the annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Veterans Jim Sanderson of Laguna Woods, left, who fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and Sean Johnson, a U.S. Marine veteran, stand to be recognized as all who have served were asked to stand during a Memorial Day Observance at the El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

United States Congresswoman Katie Porter, of California’s 45th District, makes the Opening Remarks during a Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley, under the direction of Charles Stephenson, perform “America the Beautiful” during the 30th annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Greg Raths, a retired USMC Colonel and Mission Viejo Mayor, delivers his speech, “Remembering D-Day– 75 Years After the Normandy Landings” during the 30th annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley, under the direction of Charles Stephenson, perform the “National Anthem” during the 30th annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Local residents and dignitaries honor veterans during the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Edward J. Kearns Post 6024 Riffle Team performs an Honor Guard Firing Salute during the Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

The graves of veterans, including that of WWI Veteran Robert R. Johnson, are marked with American flags, placed there by the members of Boy Scout Troop 772, in Lake Forest’s El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Eduardo Zanatta of Irvine holds his daughter Eleanor, 2, as the watch the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Will Gold and his son, Shane Gold, 7, of Mission Viejo help shine the gravestones of veterans buried at the El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest during the annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Chaplain Maryann Herrera gives an invocation during the annual Memorial Day Observance at El Toro Memorial Park on Monday, May 27, 2019. (Photo By Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Color Guard member Corporal Omar Pimenteo of the U.S. Marine Corps stands at attention during the retiring of the colors during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Color Guard member PFC Alec Hayden of the U.S. Marine Corps shakes hands with the detective Gavin Hudson of the Irvine Police Honor Guard after the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the crowd greet service members after the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Ali Christian, her husband Ben Christian, and their two children Willow Christian and Adalie Christian read the plaques dedicated to members of the Irvine community who were killed in the line of duty, after the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Members of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Color Guard pose for photos with the public after the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Vietnam Air Force veteran John Makacinas reads a plaque after the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Tracey Marline, left, and Jack Marlin of Irvine listen to ÒGod Bless AmericaÓ during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Bugle player Jim Ziegler plays taps during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

The 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Color Guard presents the colors during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

An audience member wears a flag tucked into their visor during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Audience members, from left: Penny Steele, Barbara Tillman and veteran Steve Bosbonis of the Marine Corps listen to the benediction during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea speaks to the crowd during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Allen Miliefsky holds his dogs Miss Shana and Mister Goldstein and Rick Ricafrente sits with his dog Sir Champ as they listen during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Lieutenant Colonel Caleb Hyatt of the U.S. Marine Corps delivers the Memorial Day Remarks during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Boy Scouts from Troop 602: Colin Yu, left, and Josh Steinhart, right, salute during the singing of the national anthem at the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Audience members hold flags during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Coast Guard veteran Rolf Hanson salutes a fellow veteran during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

Irvine Mayor Christina L. Shea listens as Command Chaplin of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment Lieutenant Michael Goeghegan of the U.S. Navy delivers the Benediction during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

An audience member takes a photo of Lieutenant Colonel Caleb Hyatt of the U.S. Marine Corps as he delivers the Memorial Day Remarks during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

An audience member holds a flag during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)

3rd District Supervisor Don Wagner of the OC Board of Supervisors leads the crowd in the pledge of allegiance during the City of Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony at Bill Barber Park on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Irvine, Calif. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer)