From San Pedro to Whittier, Memorial Day remembrances and celebrations take place throughout Southern California on Monday.

From the Los Angeles National Cemetery to a dusty burial ground in a high desert community, Americans gathered to honor the men and women who have died in service to the nation.

National cemeteries, including Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Fort Stevens National in Warrenton and Roseburg National will be open for gravesite memorials, placing of flags or flowers by individuals or groups. Many will have a ceremony to mark the day. To find a more comprehensive list of events near you, visit memorialdayoregon.com.