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Local Tributes to Fallen 13 Emphasize Importance of Tradition

Local Tributes to Fallen 13 Emphasize Importance of Tradition
Members and guests of Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club stand in silence during a special Colors ceremony in honor of the 13 fallen soldiers who died on Aug. 23 during the American retreat from Afghanistan, in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sept. 15, 2021. Lynn Hackman/The Epoch Times
Lynn Hackman
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CORONA DEL MAR, Calif.—As Americans around the country continue to hold ceremonies in honor of the thirteen fallen soldiers killed during the U.S. retreat from Afghanistan on Aug. 26, members and guests of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC) held a solemn remembrance on Sept. 15, using time-honored maritime and military traditions.

In the days after the tragedy, BCYC volunteers and staff created a fallen soldier tribute with a reserved sign at one of the seats of the club’s bar, with a framed photo of the thirteen fallen soldiers flanked by a glass of beer at the ready, a traditional gesture symbolizing their loss.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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