Claremont’s Monday morning Memorial Day event at Oak Park Cemetery included remarks from Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay, Friends of Oak Park Cemetery Chair Nelson Scherer and American Legion Keith Powell Post 78 Commander David Mushinskie.

American Legion Keith Powell Post 78 Commander David Mushinskie speaks at Claremont’s Memorial Day service on Monday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

(L-R) Brothers Massimo Salcido and Alejandro Salcido, members of Claremont Boy Scout Troop 402, present the flags at Monday’s Memorial Day service. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

“The heroes that we honor today, they’re not exclusive to any gender, race, or religion,” Mushinskie said. “They come from all economic classes and backgrounds. They hail from all 50 of our states. Some have even migrated from other countries. They’re a diverse group wedded to the belief that America is a nation worth dying for.”

Rotary Club of Claremont President Susie Ilsley places flowers Monday during Claremont’s Memorial Day event at Oak Park Cemetery. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo

Floral tributes were presented by Active Claremont, Claremont Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Claremont Masonic Lodge, Claremont Sunrise Rotary, Friends of Oak Park Cemetery, Kiwanis Club of Claremont, Rotary Club of Claremont, and Woman’s Club of Claremont.