Members of the American Legion fire rifles during Saturday's Memorial Day ceremony at Surprise Stadium. Saturday, May 26, 2012. (Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun)
Vernon West, a retiree of the United States Army and Arizona National Guard, plays taps during the conclusion of Saturday's Memorial Day ceremony at Surprise Stadium. Saturday, May 26, 2012. (Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun)
Mike Lindquist, dressed as Uncle Sam, leads the Pledge of Allegiance during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City. Monday, May 28, 2012. (Dave Martinez/Daily News-Sun)