Brig. General John W. Doucette, 36th Wing installation commander, Andersen AFB Guam, and deputy commander Joint Region Marianas, salutes after laying the wreath at the Veterans Cemetery as Gov. Benigno R. Fitial and Lt. Gov. Eloy S. Inos look on.
Georgie Burrell of Pilot Productions from London, England takes video footage of the Memorial Day services in Marpi yesterday.
CNMI Military and Veterans Affairs Executive Director Ruth Coleman salutes with members of the armed forces during the wreath-laying ceremony.
The Saipan Southern High School JROTC Manta Ray Battalion cadets stand at attention after the wreath-laying ceremony.
Jeanette Doucette, wife of Brig. General John W. Doucette, offers flowers to the graves of the fallen heroes.
Emy Quitugua lights a candle in remembrance of her nephew Adam Quitugua Emul who died in Iraq in Jan. 2007.
The Pacific Winds Concert Band members play the pre- and post-ceremonial music during the Memorial Day observance in Marpi.
Members of the 368 Military Police, 100th Bn., 442nd Infantry, 302nd Quartermaster U.S. Army Reserve Saipan fire the 21 rifle salute to honor the CNMI’s fallen heroes.
The children and grandchildren of Jesus Garrido Villagomez pose for a photo after offering flowers at his grave.
