77th Annual
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2024
Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies
Tony Zapata
Mistress of Ceremony Opens
Julie Sands, Best Selling Author of War Dad and Motivational Speaker
Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Garfield JROTC, Raymond Eason
Tony Zapata, Commander VFW 1013
National Anthem
Chris Reza
LAPD Air Support Division Flyover
Invocation
Monsignor John Moretta, Resurrection Church
Introduction of Guests
Office of Mayor Karen Bass, Jared Rivera
Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo
Governors Proclamation
Anthony Rodriguez, California Department of Veterans Affairs
Community Keynote Speaker
Vera Jimenez, Meteorologist at KTLA 5
Military Keynote Speaker
Johnny Altamirano
Placing of Wreaths
Community Organizations
Taps/ 21 Gun Salute
Roosevelt High School Band
Releasing of the Doves
America the Beautiful sung by Officer Chris Reza
Closing Prayer
Monsignor John Moretta, Resurrection Church
“Special Acknowledgements”
East L.A Veterans Organizations
Garfield High School J.R.O.T.C
L.A. City Fire Department
L.A.P.D. Hollenbeck Division L.A.P.D. Air Support Unit
US VETS
CALVETS
New Directions
LA County Sheriff Department
Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center
Joe Diaz
Maui and GiGi Balloons
Ester Espinosa
Alisol Flower Shop
Tim Moreno
Garfield Alumni Foundation
Erik Sarni
Bob Bernal Jr
