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In Long Beach, Forest Lawn, a cemetery park built in 1921, held a Memorial Day observance on Monday morning that featured a keynote address, patriotic music, invocation, ceremonial wreath presentation, the Pledge of Allegiance, a color guard, and a presidential proclamation.
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Daily News, 25 May 2026
Escorted by a color guard and motorcycle squadron, the impressive procession moved slowly toward the National Archives Building, crowds lining the streets to watch.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Among them were five of six members of the color guard that bore the regimental flag.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Police and firefighters are at the head of the procession, joined by color guards from the American Legion and VFW and the Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Daily News, 25 May 2026
Escorted by a color guard and motorcycle squadron, the impressive procession moved slowly toward the National Archives Building, crowds lining the streets to watch.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Among them were five of six members of the color guard that bore the regimental flag.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
Police and firefighters are at the head of the procession, joined by color guards from the American Legion and VFW and the Firefighters Highland Guard of Naperville.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Color guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20guard. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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