Dozens of people gathered at American Legion Post 19 Monday to recognize Memorial Day. Those who showed up were treated to barbeque and live entertainment, but the day was also marked by a moment of silence (inlcuding "Taps" music) in honor of all military servicemen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Vietnam veteran and former hospital corpsman for the U.S. Navy, Ron Fisher, lost close friend Joe Manuel in battle during the war. He made every effort to save his life, but the injuries were just too serious.

"I called in for a chopper, which I could do and I asked for a doctor, which they told me we really don't want to send a doctor. I said 'no.' We have to have a doctor on this chopper and so they sent a doctor, but he still didn't make it."

Fisher is lucky to be alive himself after suffering three separate injuries during Vietnam. He was struck by shrapnel from a grenade, he was shot and even lost an elbow when the truck he was riding in ran over a mine. Fisher doesn't consider himself to be a hero, however, reserving the title to servicemen he believes are more deserving.

"The heroes are under the gravestones with the flags. They made the ultimate sacrifice as everyone knows. They are my heroes."

Fisher says in addition to spending his Memorial Day at American Legion Post 19, he also visited a cemetery as well. He wanted to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in combat.