On Monday, May 27, 2019, Jean-Marie was a distinguished guest at the 61st Annual Sonoma Valley Joint Memorial Day Observance at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Park (adjacent to the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building) at 126 First Street West in Sonoma, CA.
Attracting an audience of more than 1,000 people annually, the Sonoma Valley Joint Memorial Day Observance has become the preeminent event of the year for local veterans, their families and friends.
Michael escorts a WWII Navy veteran, Richard, during the Grand March at the opening of the observance.