Cities to host Memorial Day events

A wreath is placed at a monument honoring local servicemen from Murrieta who died while serving the country during a Memorial Day ceremony at Honor Garden in Murrieta, May 31, 2021. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
Typically viewed as the official kickoff to summer, Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, honors those who have died in war. After World War I, its name changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day and since 1971 has been observed on the last Monday in May.This year, the cities of Temecula, Menifee and Murrieta will all hold special events to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by those lost to war.Temecula’s Tribute to Heroes: Memorial Day Concert, is scheduled for Saturday, May 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street in Temecula. Attendees will enjoy a patriotic themed concert performed by the Temecula Valley Symphony as a way to pay tribute to the nation's heroes in honor of Memorial Day. For more information on this and other upco
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