Photo Gallery: Memorial service for Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez at Patriot Point in Huntington Beach

A plane towing a banner reading “Thank you for your service, Zach Martinez” circles Patriot Point in Huntington Beach on Monday during a memorial service for the Patriot Point creator.

Zachary Martinez Jr. fights back tears as he speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of his father, Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez, at Patriot Point in Huntington Beach on Monday.

The crowd stands as members of the American Legion present the flag during a memorial service for Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez at Huntington Beach’s Patriot Point, which he created in 2010.

Laura Equitz speaks during a memorial service for her brother, Vietnam veteran and Patriot Point creator Zach Martinez, on Monday in Huntington Beach.

Members of American Legion Post 133 of Huntington Beach take down an American flag during a memorial service celebrating the life of Patriot Point founder Zach Martinez on Monday in Huntington Beach. The flag was given to Martinez’s widow, Alberta.

An honor guard from Riverside National Cemetery files in during a memorial service Monday in Huntington Beach for Patriot Point creator Zach Martinez.

State Sen. Janet Nguyen (R-Garden Grove) speaks during a memorial service for Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez at Patriot Point in Huntington Beach on Monday. Nguyen said she will try to make Patriot Point, which Martinez created in 2010, an official site honoring military veterans and their families.

American Legion members fire volleys in honor of late Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez at Patriot Point in Huntington Beach on Monday.

Photos of late Vietnam veteran Zach Martinez are displayed during a memorial service in his honor Monday at Patriot Point in Huntington Beach.