The Catalina community gathered at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Monday to share their gratitude for those who have served America in the armed forces. Mayor Anni Marshall started the event by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Joe Sampson sang the National Anthem and Pastor Enrique Dominguez provided the invocation. Dominguez also shared stories of his father, who passes away this year, but who taught his children the lesson of duty which he learned during his service in the U.S. Military.
Community Services Manager David Hart also spoke about the importance of Veterans Day and the how the Military Code of Duty, Honor, Respect, Integrity, and Courage are standards, not just for the Military, but for all American to live by.
Attendees were given an opportunity to share their stories of service, or to offer stories of their relatives who served and what they learned from them. Cal Parsons closed the event with words on the sacrifice that is made by those who have served to preserve the freedoms we, as Americans, enjoy.
