San Diego is home to more than a half-dozen military bases. Here are some events you can attend to honor fallen heroes this Memorial Day.
For those who want to pay tribute to fallen service members, the USS Midway has organized a virtual Remembrance Wall, which puts faces to the stark number of service members who have died in service since World War I -- 645,000, according to the museum. People who have lost a loved one can submit their own photo to the Remembrance WallThe annual blood drive will take place and a Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony will also be held to honor fallen heroes celebrate San Diego's military heritage.
The nation will collectively take a pause at 3 p.m. PDT. The National Moment of Remembrance asks Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the fallen.
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