Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative New Restaurant is 15th Location with 1 Additional Location in Development 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yoshiharu Global Co (NASDAQ: YOSH) ("Yoshiharu" or the "Company") a restaurant operator specializing in authentic Japanese ramen & rolls today announced the grand opening of a new restaurant in Menifee the 15th location with 1 additional location under development Yoshiharu’s new restaurant is centrally located at 27311 Newport Road one of the fastest-growing cities in Southern California Menifee is recognized for its rapid development and business-friendly environment with the city committing over $100 million to traffic and infrastructure improvements “We are excited to announce that our new Menifee location hosted a grand opening on Wednesday “This is our fifteenth location with one more location currently under development in Ontario We believe our modernized Japanese dining experience will quickly gain recognition in Menifee for our authentic ramen and a variety of Japanese dishes including hand rolled sushi and bento boxes We continue to explore and evaluate new restaurant developments via corporate-owned restaurants and through the development of a franchise program to accelerate national expansion and international openings.” Yoshiharu is a fast-growing restaurant operator and was born out of the idea of introducing the modernized Japanese dining experience to customers all over the world Yoshiharu gained recognition as a leading ramen restaurant in Southern California within six months of its 2016 debut and has continued to expand its top-notch restaurant service across Southern California and Las Vegas currently owning and operating 15 restaurants For more information, please visit www.yoshiharuramen.com but are not limited to: that there can be no assurance that the Company will meet Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) during any compliance period or otherwise in the future that there can be no assurance that the Company will otherwise meet Nasdaq compliance standards and that there can be no assurance that Nasdaq will grant the Company any relief from delisting as necessary or whether the Company can agree to or ultimately meet applicable Nasdaq requirements for any such relief We urge you to consider those risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release Investor Relations Contact:Larry W HolubDirectorMZ North AmericaYOSH@mzgroup.us312-261-6412 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 2025 at 4:04 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A view looking east toward Murrieta and Menifee (Toni McAllister/Patch)SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY CA — Murrieta and Menifee are among California's safest cities In its 2025 "Safest Cities Report" findings the research company designated both Riverside County cities among the state's top 20 safest The report examined data for 153 California cities and the top 20 were extrapolated based exclusively on crime rates calculated from FBI data Some of the data that came out of the report: "This designation is a direct testament to the strong commitment our City Council has made to public safety in our community," Menifee Mayor Ricky Estrada said in a released statement "The City of Menifee has made strategic investments in both our Police and Fire Departments to ensure they have the resources and technology they need to do their jobs effectively and keep our residents "This achievement is a clear reflection of the positive impact our team has made on the Menifee community Being one of only six cities in the state to reduce both violent and property crimes is a remarkable accomplishment It speaks to the dedication and teamwork of everyone here I want to thank our department members for their commitment to making Menifee a safe and thriving place." 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Amy Gallagher2025-05-05T07:41:43-07:00May 5 Dominick Beaudine2025-05-02T09:39:58-07:00May 2 Dominick Beaudine2025-05-02T08:40:53-07:00May 2 Ted Hwang2025-05-04T09:32:06-07:00April 30 Ted Hwang2025-04-30T17:06:48-07:00April 30 2025 at 5:49 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The man suffered major injuries and was listed in critical condition while the woman suffered moderate injuries and was listed in stable condition CA — A 21-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were hospitalized Saturday after a single-vehicle crash in Menifee Saturday near the intersection of Newport Road and Lone Pine Drive Authorities said the man was driving a Ford Focus eastbound on Newport when it veered to the right and struck a wall near the intersection The man suffered major injuries and was listed in critical condition Investigators said they believe alcohol was a factor in the crash Anyone with additional information regarding the crash was encouraged to contact the Menifee Police Department Traffic Unit at 951-723-1566 MENIFEE — A 60-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Menifee home on Friday evening police responded to a call on the 27000 block of Adams Avenue about a woman who was believed to have fallen and was not breathing according to the Menifee Police Department lying unresponsive on the floor with blood on her face Emergency personnel from Cal Fire declared her deceased at the scene A closer examination uncovered a single stab wound on Ortiz’s body leading detectives to classify her death as a homicide Police subsequently identified 31-year-old Vicente Ortiz His exact relation to the victim has not yet been disclosed by law enforcement Vicente Ortiz was arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of murder The motive behind the incident remains under investigation and police are actively working to piece together the events leading up to this tragic death Menifee Police officials have urged anyone with additional information to come forward Detective Alcala can be reached via email at Valcala@menifeepolice.org or by phone at (951) 723-1607 These stories are curated and posted by Valley News editorial staff members The Valley News is made up of local residents dedicated to keeping our communities up-to-date with local issues Caltrans crews are performing work near the city of Menifee and city of Murrieta in Riverside County on Interstate 215 Day and night work will occur Monday through Friday Monday to Wednesday and Friday work is behind k-rail barriers to safely assist crews April 13 and will continue weekly from Sunday to Thursday from 9 p.m Operations will require traffic control and may require alternating lane closures to safely assist crews with hydroseeding asphalt paving and guardrail activities at various locations.Night work has begun and will continue weekly from Sunday to Thursday from 9 p.m asphalt paving and guardrail activities at various locations The project will improve the freeway road surface and boost highway worker safety along the stretch near Murrieta from 1 mile north of Clinton Keith Road to 1 mile north of Newport Road Closures on the Winchester Road onramps are continuing while construction on the French Valley/I-15 Phase II improvement project continues for the essential connection to the newly constructed lanes leading into Murrieta on the Interstate 215. Updates on the project can be obtained on the website at https://temeculaca.gov/277/French-Valley-Parkway-Interchange Caltrans is continuing its work on SR-74 between Warren Road and Fairview Avenue in Valle Vista Caltrans announced they expect to finish up this long-time project by May of this year Meanwhile the finishing work in this $51.6 million project includes nightime inspections for seal installation and monument work from Lyon Street to Fairview and electrical loop work at signal locations Please proceed with caution in the electrical work crews in those areas Areas as there may be some flashing red light signals that require safety stop then proceed with caution and following the California 4-way Vehicle Code rule The Caltrans project on northbound and southbound Interstate 215 in Perris will have motorists experiencing some slowdowns and road closures between the San Jacinto River Bridge and the Ramona Expressway The $27.5 million Roadway Improvement Project will refurbish the existing roads with new pavement and improve accessibility on the well traveled thoroughfare in Riverside County The scheduled work is taking place from Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m Closures will not be required for landscaping and highway rebar work as it will be in the shoulder areas during the daytime nightly lane closures scheduled for paving operations may continue This includes some on-ramp closures on Nuevo Road and the Ramona Expressway Caltrans contractor crews were working on a $61 million project on State Route 79 near Aguanga from north of the SR-371 Junction to south of Pauba Road When work resumes K-rail barriers will be placed for the project for the safety of crews and drivers All work will be performed behind those k-rails One lane could be closed requiring traffic to be guided via flagging operations All work is weather and material dependent meaning delays and changes may occur in the work schedule Flagging operations may occur to begin performing the necessary clear and grub operations and sign placement Drainage work is beginning and will require traffic operations from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m Expected wait time per flagging side may take approximately 20 minutes or less All work is weather dependent and subject to change Please adhere to all signage and slow your speed in the construction zone Tony Ault can be reached at tault@reedermedia.com The day’s events began around 2:40 a.m., when Menifee Police Department officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 25000 block of Mesa Edge Court and found the body of 38-year-old Temecula resident Storm Wolf with a gunshot wound to her head inside a silver pickup truck, Menifee police said. Menifee resident Jose Velasquez, 45, was identified as the primary suspect in the death, and investigators determined he might have fled to Santa Ana so notified that city’s Police Department, Menifee police said. “Early this morning, our officers were requested by an outside agency to apprehend a homicide suspect in the city of Santa Ana,’’ the SAPD said Saturday. “SAPD officers located the suspect in a vehicle and attempted to apprehend him, at which point a pursuit ensued. “The pursuit ended in the city of Newport, where an officer involved shooting occurred. Our officers were unharmed during the incident. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.” The suspect’s vehicle was located after 6 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Freeman Street, and the pursuit started after officers attempted a traffic stop, according to Officer Natalie Garcia of the SAPD. The homicide suspect was the lone occupant inside the vehicle, and a firearm was located at the scene, she added. The Newport Beach Police Department reported that the pursuit ended at the Newport Pier. “This morning at approximately 6:50 a.m., the Newport Beach Police Department was notified that the Santa Ana Police Department was in an active vehicle pursuit entering Newport Beach. The pursuit ultimately concluded at the Newport Pier,’’ the department said. The pier was closed to the public while an investigation was conducted. “At this time, the scene is secured and an investigation is underway. There are no active threats to the community,” the NBPD said. At about 2:40 p.m. the same day the Santa Ana Police Department posted on social media that: “We recognize that multiple citizens were on the pier and may have witnessed the incident. Any witnesses are asked to call the Orange County district attorney’s office at (714) 664-3964.” News Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map (LEX 18) — The Kentucky State Police reported that a death investigation is underway after two men were found dead inside a Cadillac Escalade on Friday in Menifee County Officials detailed that the Menifee County Sheriff's Office contacted KSP Post 8 to assist on a death investigation at Highway 2071 in the Wellington community they found two men dead inside of a vehicle that was reportedly parked inside of a garage with the engine running KSP identified the men as 53-year-old Johnny Dean Wells and 37-year-old William G Report a typo More remains were uncovered in Menifee County Saturday a quarter mile from where investigators first discovered human remains in December According to Menifee County Coroner Megan Peck a continued search on Saturday led investigators to find more remains Those remains have been taken to the State Medical Examiner in Frankfort Investigators believe these are all from one corpse Kentucky State Police and Menifee County Sheriff are conducting the investigation The coroner says there are some cases of missing persons in the area they are not able to connect this scene to any particular case at this time A human skull was discovered in Menifee County Friday where other remains were also found in December 2024 the same location a human arm was found late last year The skull will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort A small search of the area will continue into this evening and the Menifee County Sheriff's Office are conducting the investigation According to the Menifee County Coroner Megan Peck human remains were found off of US 460 in a field in Means The remains will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort for identification Both Kentucky State Police and the Menifee County Sheriff are investigating More information will be added as it becomes available (LEX 18) — A 27-year-old man in Menifee County was arrested on child sexual exploitation charges KSP reports that Jordan Bills was taken into custody on Feb 13 after an investigation with their Electronic Crime Branch the investigation began after they discovered Bills uploading sexually explicit images of juveniles to one of his social media accounts KSP says the investigation resulted in a search warrant for his home and equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP's forensic laboratory for examination Bills was charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a minor under the age of 12 in a sexual performance and lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail 2025 at 3:54 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Wood-framed retail pads sit weathered at the site in 2023 dilapidated mega entertainment complex in Menifee has sat unfinished for several years The Krikorian Entertainment Complex at the southwest corner of Newport Road and Town Center Road was promised to bring a giant 14-theater cineplex Construction began in December 2019 and was scheduled to be completed by late 2020 "We share in the community's frustration that this project has not moved forward and that the site does not represent the high standards we hold for the Menifee community," City Manager Armando Villa said "As this is a private project on personally owned property it was necessary for us to follow the right legal process to be successful in having the structures removed and the site restored to its original condition to allow for future development opportunities that will benefit our residents." The Krikorian Entertainment Complex had been planned at the intersection of Newport Road and Town Center Drive suspended construction for unclear reasons leaving only the skeletal structure in place in the first half of 2023.According to the city legal proceedings for removal of the unfinished building which had been intended as a venue for a bowling alley the Menifee Office of the City Attorney procured warrants allowing for on-site inspections by engineers to determine what hazards there might be at the location the City Council approved a resolution declaring the existing structure a public nuisance and ordered demolition at the property owner's expense the developer challenged the order in court obtaining temporary injunctions barring the city from taking further action pending a possible sale of the acreage After efforts to sell the property failed to gain traction and the council approved a final resolution last month declaring the plot abandoned was hired to clear the site at a cost of $231,000 "The city will seek to recover the full costs of abatement through a lien or assessment placed on the property or through direct recovery efforts against the property owner," according to a municipal statement There was no word on how long the demolition and clearance may take Mega Theater Complex Declared 'Public Nuisance' In Menifee Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Who:  The ceremony will include remarks by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and Judicial Council Administrative Director Shelley Curran Where:  Front steps of the New Menifee Justice Center NOTE: The ceremony is by invitation only and NOT open to the public—the court invites media to attend—email courtexecutiveoffice@riverside.courts.ca.gov to RSVP Why:  The new courthouse will have room for basic services not possible at the previous courthouse due to space restrictions such as jury assembly and deliberation rooms an adequately sized self-help center and children's waiting room and attorney interview/witness waiting rooms The new building also addresses overcrowding Owner: Judicial Council of CaliforniaArchitectural/Engineering Firm:  Perkins and Will – Los AngelesConstruction Management Agency:  Vanir Construction Management Inc.Construction Manager at Risk:  Clark Construction Group For more information on the project, visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/facilities-riverside-menifee.htm Click on an image below to view in full size 2025 at 1:21 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 31-year-old man accused of killing his aunt at her Menifee home was charged Wednesday with murder and other offenses CA — A 31-year-old man accused of killing his aunt at her Menifee home was charged Wednesday with murder and other offenses Vicente Antonio Ortiz of Menifee was arrested Friday night following a Menifee Police Department investigation in the 27000 block of Adams Avenue Ortiz is charged with a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony Misdemeanor charges of brandishing a weapon and resisting arrest were added to the criminal complaint stemming from an unrelated incident that occurred in December who is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning was slated to make his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta patrol officers were sent to the residence of 60-year-old Dixie Ortiz to investigate reports she had fallen and was hurt the officers found the victim "lying unresponsive on the floor with blood on her face," Barbieri said Paramedics arrived moments later and pronounced her dead at the scene Homicide detectives were summoned and took over the investigation confirming the victim had been stabbed one time Detectives identified Vicente Ortiz as the alleged perpetrator and took him into custody without incident at the property Ortiz has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County No details were available regarding the misdemeanor allegations from December 2025 at 11:34 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The operation took place at several undisclosed streets and intersections frequently traveled by people on foot and by bicycle CA — Menifee police issued 25 citations and made one arrest during a bicycle and pedestrian safety sting on Wednesday The operation took place at several undisclosed streets and intersections frequently traveled by people on foot and by bicycle One driver was stopped during the operation and was found by police to have two felony fraud warrants for his arrest “Safety is a shared responsibility," Chief Chris Karrer said “We hope this operation serves as a reminder to everyone to practice due care and to look out for one another.” Another operation will be held soon but a date has not been released yet Funding for the operation was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2025 at 10:16 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police in Menifee set up an operation to monitor for drivers violating California's hands-free cell phone law on April 11 CA — Twenty-three people were ticketed in Menifee last week during a sting to catch motorists exhibiting distracted and dangerous driving behaviors The Menifee Police Department said this week that 17 drivers were cited for hands-free cell phone violations while 6 others were ticketed for dangerous driving behaviors officers scanned Menifee roads for those using their cell phones while driving California has banned drivers from holding a cell phone or other electronic device while driving “Despite repeated efforts to warn drivers about the hands-free cell phone law some drivers continue to use their phones while operating a vehicle,” Chief Chris Karrer of the Menifee Police Department said “Our ultimate goal is to change behaviors that help make our roads safer.” Those using a cell phone while driving can be fined and violating that law for a second time can result in a point being added to a driving record "If you have an important phone call or need to program directions either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach," police said The California Office of Traffic Safety funded this operation through a grant 2025 at 4:14 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information is asked to call Officer Pisciuneri with the Menifee Police Traffic unit at 951-746-8829 CA — A 53-year-old woman who was found dead over the weekend in Menifee was likely the victim of a hit-and-run driver The body of San Bernardino resident Lucia Delgado was found shortly before 7:30 a.m Sunday in a dirt field near the intersection of McCall Boulevard and Aspel Road She had injuries "consistent with being struck by a vehicle," according to police A preliminary law enforcement investigation showed Delgado was in the westbound lanes of McCall Boulevard when she was hit by a vehicle traveling in the same direction "The driver of the vehicle failed to remain on scene and fled the area," according to police "Investigators are actively attempting to identify and locate the vehicle involved." police arrested a suspect: Miguel Angel Castillo of Menifee was apprehended and booked into the Byrd Detention Center in French Valley on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in great bodily injury or death Castillo posted a $75,000 bond and was released a few hours later Menifee police spokesman Chase Coburn said Castillo allegedly plowed into the victim while traveling at an unconfirmed speed in his Honda Pilot Detectives developed undisclosed leads Monday afternoon that pointed to the suspect When they went to his residence on Wilkes Drive they located his Honda "with significant collision damage consistent with the [hit-and-run]," Coburn said Castillo was taken into custody without incident Background information on him was unavailable Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information is asked to call Officer Pisciuneri with the Menifee Police Traffic unit at 951-746-8829 —City News Service contributed to this report 2024 at 5:20 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}One person was evaluated by paramedics regarding a minor complaint and refused further care CA — Three adults were displaced by a residential fire in Menifee Sunday Sunday in the 27000 block of Bottlebrush Lane according to the Riverside County Fire Department Crews were able to contain the fire by 3 p.m One person was evaluated by paramedics regarding a minor complaint and refused further care The American Red Cross was requested to assist the displaced adults The cause of the fire remains under investigation 2025 at 6:21 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Despite the releases CA — Two young men suspected of shooting randomly at unknown targets in the vicinity of Menifee homes were released from custody Tuesday after posting bonds were arrested Monday and booked into the Byrd Detention Center following a Menifee Police Department investigation Jones was booked on suspicion of carrying a concealed loaded firearm carrying a gun registered to another person illegal possession of a large capacity magazine and resisting arrest He posted a $10,000 bond and was released from the Murrieta jail Tuesday morning Brazier was booked on suspicion of conspiracy He posted a $5,000 bond and was also turned loose Tuesday the pair were allegedly driving in the area of McCall and Valley boulevards when they stopped and Jones got out of the car armed with a 9mm handgun Police spokesman Chase Coburn alleged the suspect aimed the gun at a hillside and "fired several rounds" in a northerly direction The suspects then drove away from the location but the behavior prompted at least one 911 call after which the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's STAR-9 air unit was summoned to assist with tracking down the vehicle Coburn said the helicopter crew couldn't find it patrol officers encountered the car shortly after 4 p.m on Newport Road at the south end of the city the front passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot allegedly tossed the semiautomatic pistol while running Officers took the suspect into custody without further incident moments later Brazier remained with the car and was taken into custody without a struggle "A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a 50-round drum magazine," Coburn said Background information on the suspects was unavailable 2025 at 7:01 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Vicente Ortiz was arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of murder CA — A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 60-year-old woman in Menifee the Menifee Police Department announced Saturday Officers responded to the 27000 block of Adams Avenue around 6 p.m Friday to a report of a woman who had possibly fallen in her home and was not breathing The woman who was identified as 60-year-old Dixie Ortiz was found lying unresponsive on the floor with blood on her face and no obvious injuries Cal Fire responded to the scene and pronounced Ortiz dead Due to suspicious circumstances surrounding the call detectives from the Menifee PD took immediate control of the investigation and found a single wound on Ortiz consistent with a stab wound Detectives identified Ortiz's family member 31-year-old Vicente Ortiz as the suspect He was arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on suspicion of murder The investigation was ongoing as detectives tried to determine a motive behind the fatal confrontation Anyone with additional information was encouraged to contact detective Alcala at Valcala@menifeepolice.org or 951-723-1607 2025 at 10:11 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Police in Menifee will set up an operation to monitor for drivers violating California's hands-free cell phone law on Feb CA — Police in Menifee will set up an operation to monitor for drivers violating California's hands-free cell phone law on Feb The Menifee Police Department announced on Wednesday that the operation will take place from 3 to 7 p.m Officers will scan for distracted drivers and those on their cell phones Nearly 72% of drivers surveyed said that their biggest safety concern was distracted driving caused by texting according to a 2022 California Statewide Public Opinion Survey “Holding your phone and using it while driving is not only dangerous but also illegal,” Menifee Police Chief Chris Karrer said.“Before starting the car silence your phone or put it in the glove box Some 56,000 tickets were issued in 2021 alone by the California Highway Patrol for distracted driving drivers cannot hold a phone or any other electronic communications device while driving violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction could result in a point added to a driver's record Drivers are urged to pull over to a safe parking spot to take important phone calls Other dangerous distractions include eating reaching for something that fell on the floor and talking with passengers or children in the back seat Funding for next week's operation comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety a city that is considered to be very ‘veteran friendly,’ once again took time to conduct its 4th Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans at Paloma Valley High School on Thursday Greeting the more than 40 Vietnam War Veterans that special day was a decommissioned Bell-UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter commonly known as the “Huey” with the motto “Never Again will one generation of veterans abandon another.” Veterans from the Army and Coast Guard were greeted by city and county officials and cadets from Paloma Valley High School NJROTC dressed in Class A uniforms bearing armed forces units and state flags to honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War The Huey brought back many memories of that conflict that cost more than 58,000 American lives perhaps the saddest memories of these servicemen and women where some were greeted with name-calling by many university students and even refused jobs and other opportunities normally given to those returning from war and international conflicts Menifee residents responded by honoring those valiant men and women who served as nurses during the Vietnam War who live in Menifee and other nearby communities with some Vietnam Veterans and their spouses wiping away their tears GySgt USMC (Ret.) and leader/teacher of the Paloma Valley NJROTC welcomed the Vietnam Vets attending His ROTC cadets posted the Colors while Sofia Bedolla All members of the Menifee City Council took time to greet and speak in honor of the Vietnam Veterans and their families Popular Menifee singer Anahi Rodriquez sang the Armed Forces Medley having members of each branch of service stand and be recognized at their anthem His treatment of fellow wounded Marines from what today is called “The Walking Dead” battalion That battalion saw hundreds of its soldiers die and others wounded and living with the haunting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that Fink himself suffered for a time from those horrible wartime memories US Navy (ret.) in giving the explanation of the P.O.W./M.I.A recalled those moments many Vietnam Vets came home to the disdain and criticism from many young Americans offering the table as a means to never forget those servicemen and servicewomen still missing in action or held as prisoners from the Vietnam War and other wars He recalled not wanting to wear a uniform or say he served in the military for years as a result of that disdain Assisting Gilmore at the table was Ed Samuelson performed the Laying of the Wreath while Taps was played in the background in honor for those who died in that war Russell gave the closing remarks at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans special event Each Vietnam Veteran was honored by the city with a t-shirt magnetic stickers and grateful thanks for their service in the armed forces