The people of Los Banos celebrated Memorial Day in the traditional way by gathering at the Los Banos Cemetery to honor the people in uniform who have given their lives for our freedon. What follows is a photo essay of that event.

The Los Banos Fire Chief Salutes the flagpole

Flag Raising

Tom Faria and Mr. and Mrs. Brandi

Former Mayor Amabile and Mayor Tommy Jones say the pledge of alegiance

Merced County Supervisor O'Banion

Member of the Elks gives a Memorial Day Speech

Salute from a buffalo soldier

M1 Garand rifles bark a tribute to fallen servicemen

Gene Brandi plays Taps

If everyone in Los Banos would just take 1 or 2 hours a month to do something to help their neighborhood or their community we could truly make Los Banos the gem of the valley.

The above is only my personal opinion and I strongly encourage readers to seek out more information from expert sources. Copyright 2010