USS Hornet Memorial Day event honors Navy servicemembers
Veronica Macias reports from Memorial Day commemorations aboard the USS Hornet, in memory of service members like Charlie Keating IV, a Navy SEAL killed in a firefight with ISIS.
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Veronica Macias reports from Memorial Day commemorations aboard the USS Hornet, in memory of service members like Charlie Keating IV, a Navy SEAL killed in a firefight with ISIS.
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.
In 1942, the USS San Francisco miraculously survived a pivotal battle in World War II and each year a memorial service is held to honor those who died. But this year, there was a special guest who added his own footnote to history.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
Known as Heroes Grove, the site commemorates the men and women of San Francisco who died in World War I.
Nearly 20 years have passed since a U.S Army soldier from Discovery Bay died in Iraq. But his father's tears and heartache for his son's life cut short never went away.
Nearly 20 years have passed since a U.S Army soldier from Discovery Bay died in Iraq. But his father's tears and heartache for his son's life cut short never went away. Kenny Choi reports.
A World War I memorial in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park received a big upgrade for Memorial Day. Lauren Toms spoke to the man who is making sure it is not forgotten.
Many retailers and grocery stores will be open on Memorial Day this year, with a few exceptions.
The remains of Lt. Thomas V. Kelly, Jr., a U.S. Army bombardier from Livermore who went missing after his B-24 was shot down during World War II, arrived in the Bay Area Friday ahead of a Memorial Day funeral in his hometown.
Ashley White was among a small group of women soldiers who joined men on the front lines in 2011.
President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is delivering his annual Memorial Day address.
On Sunday morning in San Francisco, there was a gathering to remember the ultimate sacrifice made by the crew of the WWII ship named for the City.
With Memorial Day Weekend underway, the start of the summer travel season is underway – and it's off to a busy start on the roads and in the sky.
The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo.
Operation Surf, a California nonprofit, is using surfing to help veterans overcome emotional trauma after they leave the battlefield. Carter Evans has more.
CBS News Senior Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave provides insight on the high travel numbers for the holiday weekend. (05-24-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Reed Cowan and Gianna Franco talk to AAA's John Treanor about high projections for car travel in California this holiday weekend.
People planning a road trip or catching a flight for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend may be joined by almost 44 million other travelers.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day commemorations were held around the Bay Area on Monday, but the event in Walnut Creek put a special focus on those who fought in the Korean War.
John Ramos reports on the Memorial Day ceremony in Walnut Creek that specifically honored Korean War veterans (5-29-2023)
Justin Andrews reports on family and friends gathering on board the USS Hornet to honor those who lost their lives serving their country (5-29-2023)
Memorial Day will be commemorated by a number ceremonies around the Bay Area on Monday, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo at sunset to honor fallen U.S. service members.
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
