REMEMBERING THE FALLEN AT HISTORIC UNION CEMETERY

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN AT HISTORIC UNION CEMETERY

The flags were flying at Historic Union Cemetery in east Bakersfield to honor fallen heroes.

The Memorial Day event drew dozens of vets, their families, and members of the public. Red, white and blue balloons were released at the end of the ceremony to remember those killed in action.

More than 5,000 service members are buried at the cemetery, from the Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom.

Kelli Forsch