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Relatives of submariners lost in World War II that are part of the Submarine Memorial at the U.S. Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, pay tribute to the fallen sailors who gave their lives in service to the nation. Navy spokesman Gregg Smith said more than 300 attended the 2024 Memorial Day remembrance ceremony. Memorial Day services were also held in Cypress, La Palma and Seal Beach as residents and family members gathered to pay tribute to service members who have given all for the freedom of this nation. Shown is the “Tolling the Boats” ceremony. Each plaque represents a US submarine lost during WWII. Someone stands beside each plaque, and they place a flag in front of the plaque as a bell is tolled and the fate of that particular submarine is explained.
