• Support
  • Advertise
  • Locations
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTERS
The Capistrano Dispatch
  • Calendar
    • Event Calendar
    • Submit an Event
  • Sections
    • Eye On SJC
    • Soapbox
      • Submit A Letter
    • Getting Out
    • SJC Living
    • Sports & Outdoors
    • Dana Point Times
    • San Clemente Times
  • Digital Edition
  • Best of SJC
  • Legals & Classifieds
    • Locals Only Business Directory
    • Classifieds
    • Submit A Classified
    • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
    • Announcements
    • Submit An Announcement
  • Special Publications
    • A New You
    • Aging Well
    • Crib to College
    • Festival of Whales Event Guide
    • Go See Do
    • Good Eats
    • Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide
    • Inside/Outside Home
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Summer Camp Guide
    • Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Event Guide
    • The Green Issue
  • SJC Guide
  • Real Estate
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Real Estate – Who’s Who
  • Calendar
    • Event Calendar
    • Submit an Event
  • Sections
    • Eye On SJC
    • Soapbox
      • Submit A Letter
    • Getting Out
    • SJC Living
    • Sports & Outdoors
    • Dana Point Times
    • San Clemente Times
  • Digital Edition
  • Best of SJC
  • Legals & Classifieds
    • Locals Only Business Directory
    • Classifieds
    • Submit A Classified
    • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
    • Announcements
    • Submit An Announcement
  • Special Publications
    • A New You
    • Aging Well
    • Crib to College
    • Festival of Whales Event Guide
    • Go See Do
    • Good Eats
    • Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide
    • Inside/Outside Home
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Summer Camp Guide
    • Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Event Guide
    • The Green Issue
  • SJC Guide
  • Real Estate
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Real Estate – Who’s Who
No Result
View All Result
The Capistrano Dispatch
No Result
View All Result

GALLERY: Field of Honor Ceremony Recognizes Military Servicemembers

by Collin Breaux
May 23, 2023 3:25PM - Updated on May 24, 2023 8:06PM
in EYE ON SJC, News
GALLERY: Field of Honor Ceremony Recognizes Military Servicemembers
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

With rows of American flags displayed nearby, military veterans and supporters were at Mission San Juan Capistrano to recognize servicemembers ahead of Memorial Day.

The Mission and local military family advocacy nonprofit Homefront America partnered again this year for Field of Honor, which recognizes those who served their country through the flag display on the Mission grounds.

A kickoff ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 23, which included remarks by San Juan Capistrano Mayor and retired Navy Capt. Howard Hart.

“To this veteran, these flags you see are not symbols of American power or jingoism or even Budweiser, but of the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—of equality under the law and of government, by the people, of the people, and for the people,” Hart said.

“When I see a fallen servicemember’s casket draped with the flag, it serves as a profound reminder of why they died and why we must never stop fighting the forces at home and abroad that seek to erode those values,” he continued.

  • American Legion Post 721—headed up by David Berg, seen here—will host Memorial Day events in San Juan Capistrano. Photo: Collin Breaux

Homefront America Founder and President Mamie Yong Maywhort also gave a speech and said the ceremony was made possible through support from the community.

“Today is all about you,” she said to the crowd. “None of this would have happened without the community—the community being you, our veterans, our first responders, our military. Thanks to (Mission Executive Director) Mechelle Lawrence Adams for allowing us the privilege to host this beautiful display that is just awe-inspiring.”

World War II and Korean War veteran Dan Oldewage, who soon turns 98 years old, was also given special recognition. Oldewage spent time as a prisoner of war during his service.

The Field of Honor ceremony also included a ringing of the Mission bells and visits by young students. The flag display is available to view through Memorial Day.

Share this:

  • Share
  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr
Tags: CeremonyFeaturedfield of honorflagsMemorial DaymilitaryMission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano
ShareTweetPin

Collin Breaux

Collin Breaux covers San Juan Capistrano and other South Orange County news as the City Editor for The Capistrano Dispatch. Before moving to California, he covered Hurricane Michael, politics and education in Panama City, Florida. He can be reached by email at cbreaux@picketfencemedia.com.

Related Posts

St. Margaret’s Class of 2023 Reflects on Overcoming Pandemic Challenges During Baccalaureate Ceremony

St. Margaret’s Class of 2023 Reflects on Overcoming Pandemic Challenges During Baccalaureate Ceremony

June 6, 2023
Council to Consider Study of Proposed New Performing Arts Center, Apartment Complex

Council to Consider Study of Proposed New Performing Arts Center, Apartment Complex

June 5, 2023
GALLERY: San Juan Hills Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation

GALLERY: San Juan Hills Class of 2023 Celebrates Graduation

June 2, 2023
Eat My Words: Restaurants Unveil New Menu Items and Encore Favorites

Eat my Words: Make Breakfast a Mini Vacation

June 2, 2023
Next Post
Pickleball Club Continually Raises Money for Nonprofits

Pickleball Club Continually Raises Money for Nonprofits

Discussion about this post

No Result
View All Result

The Dispatch Daily
Get important news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here.

Subscriptions
Don’t get The Dispatch delivered to your home? Subscribe today.

Advertising
Get new customers and drive traffic to your business. Advertise with us.

Support Local Journalism
For less than the cost of a couple of cups of coffee a month, become an “Insider” member and continue to get “Local News You Can Use” from the only independently owned, dedicated local news organization in South Orange County.

Contribute today.

Picket Fence Media is a proud member of the SoCal Media Network.

  • Current Issue
  • Contact Us
  • San Clemente Times
  • Dana Point Times
  • About Us

© 2023 Picket Fence Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Calendar
    • Event Calendar
    • Submit an Event
  • Sections
    • Eye On SJC
    • Soapbox
      • Submit A Letter
    • Getting Out
    • SJC Living
    • Sports & Outdoors
    • Dana Point Times
    • San Clemente Times
  • Digital Edition
  • Best of SJC
  • Legals & Classifieds
    • Locals Only Business Directory
    • Classifieds
    • Submit A Classified
    • Obituaries
    • Submit an Obituary
    • Announcements
    • Submit An Announcement
  • Special Publications
    • A New You
    • Aging Well
    • Crib to College
    • Festival of Whales Event Guide
    • Go See Do
    • Good Eats
    • Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide
    • Inside/Outside Home
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Summer Camp Guide
    • Swallows Day Parade & Mercado Event Guide
    • The Green Issue
  • SJC Guide
  • Real Estate
    • South County Real Estate Guide
    • Real Estate – Who’s Who

© 2023 Picket Fence Media

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.