For the past ten years, Cayucos Rotary has hosted the “Lost at Sea” memorial on Memorial Day, to remember those who served as well as civilians who had been lost at sea. The memorial is held at 1500 hours every year at the Cayucos Pier.

Each year, there are devotional and ceremonial tributes following the national anthem and welcome remarks. Military veterans come dressed in their uniforms and are honored.  Music follows the tolling of the bell, and the meaning of the “Missing Man” and the symbolism of the wreath are explained to the audience. Benediction continues and everyone marches out to the pier for blessings of the wreath. The wreath is then tossed into the ocean, and the rifle salute follows. The ceremony closes with the flyover of war planes. It’s an emotionally charged and touching event, and not to be missed.
 

The next Lost @ Sea Memorial will be held at 3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2019, Memorial Day, by Cayucos Pier in Cayucos.  Join Cayucos Rotary to remember those who served and anyone who’s lost at sea. For more information about Cayucos Rotary, visit www.CayucosRotary.org.