A Day to Remember in Santa Ana
category:Government and Politics posted:May 19th, 2006
For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But dont let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand.
Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over
the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an
occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the
traditions of this special holiday:
-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.
-Participate in a national moment of remembrance, which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.
-Place flags on the graves of war dead.
Santa Ana Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Santa Ana to info@americantowns.com)
Vietnam War
Robert Guy Stricklin
Timothy Charles Dunning
Timothy N Jr Smith
Steven Dewitt Baker
John Harry Johnson
Robert Marc Mildner
Robert Frank Conley
Peter Frank Jr Comacho
Tommy Leon Daniels
Clyde D Ii Mc Donald
Robert Anthony Chapp
Jeffrey Lea Martin
Robert Edward Castle
Charles Eugene Stokes
Russell Laverne Bishop
Ralph Jean Turcotte
Delmar Joyce Jr Herrin
John Jerald Almanza
Robert Nelson Baker
Mark Warren Bacher
Peter Leonard Alagna
Paul Leonard Abraham
William Forbes Eisenbraun
Martin William Guard
Robert Peter Query
Domingo Jr Escalante
Daniel Guardado
George Stephen Hadzega
Olin Dewey Iii Marlar
Ronald R Watson
Rudolfo Chavez
Rodger Lee Fortune
Ronald Jerome Dent Casper
Martin Gale Gilliam
Richard Kemp Larson
Joe Mauricio Palacio
Frank Nunez Figueroa
Ward Lawrence Jr Hooper
Donald Leroy Heaston
Steven Lee Jenkins
Gary Kenneth Smith
Dennis Wayne Hunter
John Stuart Hunt
Larry Phillip Daniels
James Clifford Lucero
David M Schasre
Michael Joseph Brenton
Richard Shannon Russell
Korean War
Allen Jack Victor
Bradway Judson J
BRUNS JOHN RICHARD
CLINNIN WALTER ANDREW JR
LEAR LESLIE WAYNE
MILES EARL CLARANCE
NICKEY DONALD JOHN
PYATT GEORGE H V
World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II
Memorial Day Events & Activities
Saturday, May 24, 2008 - Tri-city Memorial Day
Comments / Corrections:
I want you all to know that CWO Anthony Wayne Manstis was my friend and roommate in Vietnam, he was funny and had in infectious simile. I miss him a lot. He died serving his country.
posted:09/09/08I wear a Vietnam MIA bracelet for Pfc. Douglas O'Neil Keefe. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him so I can learn more about "my" MIA hero.
posted:09/26/08