With hands over their hearts Upland residents, Heidi Ondich, Carol Snyder and Sadie Ondich, 5, watch as the American flag is retired following the traditional Memorial Day observance on Monday at Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont. Ms. Snyder’s husband James is a veteran of the Vietnam war and is the adjutant of the American Legion Keith Powell Post 78, that sponsored the event. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff