Hundreds of people attended the Memorial Day remembrance at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Long Beach today to honor those who died in the service of their country.

Boy Scouts of America Troop #120 started off the ceremony with a Memorial March accompanied by The 42nd Highlanders Regimental Pipes and Drums.

Patriotic music, moving speeches, beautiful singing, flying flags, fresh flowers and a flyover were just a part of the ceremonial event.

Memorial Day flags were placed at grave sites. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
A combat veterans attends the Forest Lawn Cemetery Memorial Day event in Long Beach. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
The 42nd Highlander Regimental Pipes and Drums and Boy Scouts of America, Troop #120 take part in the Memorial March in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
The 42nd Highlander Regimental Pipes and Drums and Boy Scouts of America, Troop #120 take part in a Memorial Day march. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
Boy Scouts of America, Troop #120 take part in the Memorial March in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Boy Scouts from Troop #120. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Vets salute during the Posting the Colors at the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Vets salute during the posting colors. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Caption John Howard, U.S. Air Force speaks at the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Caption John Howard, U.S. Air Force, gave an emotional speech. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
A flyover honored the fallen at the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
A flyover honored the fallen. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
White doves fly away during the "Armed Forces Medley" attends the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
White doves fly away during the ceremony. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
Boy Scouts from Troop #120 salute during the Placement of Memorial Wreath in memory of those who have served during the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Boy Scouts from Troop #120 salute during the placement of a memorial wreath in memory of those who served. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Unit Squadron 153 retire the colors at the Forest Lawn Cemetery Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Unit Squadron 153 retire the colors at the Forest Lawn Cemetery Memorial Day event. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
Father Al Scott speaks at the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
Father Al Scott gave one of the several emotional speeches thanking fallen veterans for their service. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
The Band of the California Battalion perform at the Forest Lawn Memorial Day event in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
The Band of the California Battalion performs. Photo by Kelly Smiley.
A couple leaves, walking by graves that had Memorial Day flags placed at the Forest Lawn grave sites in Long Beach Monday, May 27, 2019. Photo by Kelly Smiley
A couple leaves, walking by graves that had Memorial Day flags placed at them. Photo by Kelly Smiley.