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Los Gatos Marks Memorial Day With Graveside Service
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman expected to speak today at Los Gatos Memorial Park tribute.
Los Gatos will honor our nation's fallen soldiers from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., with a special Memorial Day service.
The event will recognize veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice, those who have served and those who are serving, as well as loved ones who have passed away.
The service will include a band concert, Boy Scouts placing flags on veterans' graves and refreshments. Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman is expected to speak.
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In case you're wondering what Memorial Day means, here are some important facts to know.
- Memorial Day honors those who have died while in service.
- Memorial Day was formally known as Decoration Day.
- Memorial Day was first observed in 1866.
- A moment of silence throughout the country will be held Monday at 3 p.m. to honor all those who have died while serving our nation.
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