Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died serving in combat as well as living veterans and soldiers currently fighting overseas. This year, as in past years, Benicians will have the opportunity to celebrate with a ceremony in the West Coast’s oldest military cemetery. The Benicia Historical Society will be sponsoring Benicia’s annual […]
Military cemetery caretakers to be honored at this year’s Memorial Day ceremony
This year’s Memorial Day service at the Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery will recognize the service of James and Kathren Vanier, who have been the historic site’s caretakers for many years, said Wallace Stephens of the Benicia Historical Society. Of course, as always, the ceremony also honors “those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, […]