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Across Southern California, communities gather in solemn tribute as Memorial Day unfolds with ceremonies, parades, and name-readings honoring fallen heroes from WWI to the Global War on Terrorism — including first responders and those who died by suicide. Families can take home name rubbings from the Long Beach Memorial Wall, while Los Angeles and Orange Counties host themed parades, cemetery services, and patriotic events. President Trump calls for nationwide moments of prayer and remembrance, urging Americans to reflect on the true cost of freedom. The holiday’s roots trace back to Civil War-era Decoration Day, evolving into Memorial Day after WWII and moved to its current date in 1971.

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