Flags whipped in the cool morning breeze on Monday, May 25 as dozens gathered at Burwood Cemetery on River Road to pay their respects to the nation’s military. Several longtime members of the Escalon American Legion were especially honored for their service, including Jay Davis, Paul Dismukes, Albert Johnson, Bob Mangini and Ralph Verschoor. Whether attendees were remembering a service member lost or honoring the service of one who came home or one who is on active duty now, the ceremony included a message of thanks and hope.