Veterans honored at Capitola Memorial Day paddle out

Veterans and community members gathered at Capitola Beach for the eighth annual Memorial Day paddle out, organized by the Veteran Surf Alliance, to honor fallen service members. - The event featured a flyover, color guard, national anthem, and hula dance performances.

- Surfboards were donated to veterans, including one presented to disabled veteran Kyle Main. - California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer participated in the paddle out.

- The Veteran Surf Alliance provides surfing lessons and monthly meetups to support veterans' mental health and community connection. The paddle out concluded with a bugler playing taps and veterans throwing rose petals into the ocean, celebrating the lives of those lost.