The Memorial Day ceremony was the first at the cemetery since its ownership was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in late November.
The Memorial Day ceremony was the first at the cemetery since its ownership was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in late November.
Not even cold temperatures and a biting wind could stop approximately 100 people from showing up on Saturday morning at Mare Island’s Naval Cemetery to make sure a wreath was laid on each grave at the historic site and the people buried there would not be forgotten. Once again the event was organized in Vallejo […]
About two weeks after ownership of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), the VA announced on Tuesday that it has “officially taken responsibility for administration and maintenance” for the venue. As it has been for over 20 years, the cemetery […]
About two weeks after ownership of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery was officially transferred from the City of Vallejo to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the VA announced on Tuesday that it has “officially taken responsibility for administration and maintenance” for the venue.