Vacaville held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery on May 25, 2026, honoring fallen service members. - The ceremony included flag raising, national anthem, reading of 'In Flanders Field,' bell ceremony, wreaths, volley, and 'Taps.' - Keynote speaker Lt.
Col. Courtney Vidt, a Travis Air Force Base pilot and Vanden High graduate, shared personal stories of loss and service.
- Vidt described the solemnity of missions transporting fallen soldiers home and urged remembrance. - American Legion leader Jeff Jewell emphasized the importance of honoring those who gave all.