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Commerce honors traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall with weekend ceremonies and city commendation
Summary
The City of Commerce recognized America's Freedom Tribute and the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall for events May 22–26, 2026, presenting a council commendation and thanking volunteers, public-safety staff and Lonnie Rivas, the driver who brought the wall from Texas.
City staff and council members on May 26 praised and commended the Vietnam traveling Memorial Wall and the volunteers who hosted ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend.
Senior management analyst Natalie Hernandez summarized community participation, thanked the city manager, public-safety staff, parks and recreation and public-works teams for logistical support, and played a recap video of the weekend. The council read and adopted a commendation noting the Wall provided residents, veterans and families an opportunity to reflect on the costs of war and to honor service members. Councilmembers and residents at the meeting described emotional responses and personal connections to the Wall; Lonnie Rivas was thanked for transporting the traveling wall from Texas.
Council members said the event was a meaningful, citywide effort and thanked staff and volunteers for execution and support. The mayor closed remarks by asking the meeting to be adjourned in memory of two local service members named on the Wall.
