The Miramar Young Marines are Proud to Honor Veterans

September 17, 2022: The Miramar Young Marines had the honor of being invited to the Miramar National Cemetery by Honor Flight San Diego to take part in the ceremonious folding of 44 flags. The flags honor 44 members of the Navy Seawolves Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) 3 (HA(L)-3), the most decorated Huey helicopter squadron of the Vietnam War.

The Miramar Young Marines proudly and stoically took part in the folding of the American flags while reflecting on the sacrifices of those they honor.

Along with the Miramar Young Marines, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Cadets, Marine Corps Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCROTC) Cadets, members of the United States Navy and members of the Patriot Guard Riders reverently folded the 44 flags during a ceremony in the Miramar National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater.

On September 30, 2022, Honor Flight San Diego will fly their first all-Vietnam Veteran flight to Washington, D.C. They will honor 85 Navy HA(L)-3 Seawolves members honoring their service and sacrifice during the war. The 44 flags that were folded during the event at the Miramar National Cemetery will be carried on the flight to Washington D.C. and displayed with the photographs of the 44 veterans who were killed in action. The flags will later be presented to members of their families in honor of their sacrifice.

The Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation donated the flags after they flew in the Avenue of Flags; a unique and moving feature of the Miramar National Cemetery.

Honor Flight San Diego's website states, "Honor Flight San Diego is a non-profit team of volunteers dedicated to the escorting of San Diego County Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at the Memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice." https://www.honorflightsandiego.org/

The Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation's website states, "The Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation supports the activities of the Miramar National Cemetery by advising on specific memorial projects, raising funds to construct those projects, administering memorial trust funds, and sponsoring commemorative ceremonies to mark significant patriotic events throughout the year." https://miramarcemetery.org/

About the Young Marines

The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League is a national non-profit 501c (3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age eight through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline, so its members can live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

For more information, visit the website at https://www.YoungMarines.org