{"id":38311,"date":"2026-05-22T12:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=38311"},"modified":"2026-05-29T13:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T20:42:03","slug":"valencia-high-school-honors-fallen-heroes-at-42nd-annual-memorial-day-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=38311","title":{"rendered":"Valencia High School Honors Fallen Heroes at 42nd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Friday, May 22, Valencia High School (VHS) held its 42nd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, paying tribute to the United States military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solemn event brought together members of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education, local city councilmembers, district administrators, veterans, active-duty service members, community members, families, and students. The program featured heartfelt remarks from Principal Chris Herzfeld and student speakers Erick Garcia, Rofi Asri, Kai Lopez and Rachel Lim. This year\u2019s keynote address was delivered by SFC Moises Gonzalez Grimaldo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday, we gather in our Memorial Garden to remember the brave men and women from our school and community who have selflessly devoted themselves to protecting our freedom,\u201d shared student speaker Erick Garcia. \u201cWe remember, especially, those who have paid the ultimate price. We come here today to express our gratitude and honor their sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valencia\u2019s Symphonic Band and Choral Program performed a moving lineup of patriotic music, including \u201cAmerica, The Beautiful,\u201d \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner,\u201d “Taps,” \u201cArmed Services Medley,\u201d and \u201cThe Star and Stripes Forever.\u201d The ceremony was made even more memorable by a special helicopter flyover courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining a treasured tradition, Esperanza High School\u2019s Junior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (JROTC) respectfully presented and retired the colors to open and close the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo all who have sacrificed for our freedom and our country, we remember your service today,” Garcia concluded. “We honor you and continue to reflect upon the gifts you have given to us. Thank you for keeping us safe and protecting our way of life.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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