Memorial Day service and parade

American Legion Post 221 Adjutant and the day's event organizer Michael Johnson, U.S. Navy Ret. welcomed nearly 150 guests to this year's remembrance.

Guest Speaker Capt. Michael Purdy U.S. Army Ret. spoke of the "awesome weight" carried by every military officer who must send troops into harm's way.

The American Legion Auxiliary had Stephanie Byrd and Destiny Brown handing out traditional red poppies.

The Color Guard of the Tehachapi Civil Air Patrol marched in the Memorial Day parade.

Colors were raised and lowered back to half staff in honor of Memorial Day.

California State Old Time Fiddlers Association rode their float down the parade route with members playing a selection of patriotic tunes.

The Bear Valley Springs Veterans Association.

Kmart employees and families showing off their patriotic pride.

Participants of Tehachapi's Annual Western Swing Out Weekender joined the parade.