Memorial Day 2015

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Photos by JOEL D. PINAROC

The graves of fallen patriots are adorned with wreaths and flowers at the CNMI Veterans Cemetery during the Memorial Day celebration on Monday.

The graves of fallen patriots are adorned with wreaths and flowers at the CNMI Veterans Cemetery during the Memorial Day celebration on Monday.

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, Commander, Joint Region Marianas, third from left, is joined by leaders and community members of the CNMI in a group photo.

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, Commander, Joint Region Marianas, third from left, is joined by leaders and community members of the CNMI in a group photo.

Servicemen salute fallen comrades during the 21-gun salute.

Servicemen salute fallen comrades during the 21-gun salute.

 A ceremonial wreath is carried in a short parade. Inscribed in the wreath are the words “In valor there is love.”

A ceremonial wreath is carried in a short parade. Inscribed in the wreath are the words “In valor there is love.”

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar salutes a young man who was about to give tribute to a fallen family member.

Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar salutes a young man who was about to give tribute to a fallen family member.

A veteran salutes Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar.

A veteran salutes Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar.

A woman stands over a grave marker to offer a short prayer.

A woman stands over a grave marker to offer a short prayer.

Joel D. Pinaroc | Reporter
Joel Pinaroc worked for a number of newspapers in the Philippines before joining the editorial team of Saipan Tribune. His published articles include stories on information technology, travel and lifestyle, and motoring, among others. Contact him at joel_pinaroc@saipantribune.com.

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