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VACAVILLE People who gathered Monday at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery saw Memorial Day remembered with both words and song.
This year’s memorial was smaller than others due to Covid-19, but that didn’t mean the sentiments were any less meaningful.
The theme this year was “Duty, h
FAIRFIELD Many of the traditional Memorial Day events canceled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic return Monday across Solano County.
Those who participate are asked to follow current safety protocols to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, such as maintaining adequate distance from others
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Vacaville cemetery site of Memorial Day remembrance
The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker will be veterans advocate Kelli Germeraad.
“As a military wife, daughter and mother, Mrs. Germeraad felt called to duty over 30 years ago in support of those who serve in our armed forces and who often pay the ultimate price for our freedom,” Jeff Jewell, event chairman, said in a statement released by the Vacaville veterans group.
“From working with members of Congress for changes to Agent Orange policies to spearheading the successful effort to bring the Fairfield VA Outpatient Clinic to Travis (Air Force Base), Kelli has been tireless in her efforts to better the lives of veterans,” Jewell said in the statement. “Mrs. Germeraad has taken an active leadership role in numerous local organizations including 20 years as the American Legion Auxiliary Department of California deputy to the Fairfield VA (Outpatient Clinic)/David Grant (U.S. Air Force) Medical Center/Fi