Photo Gallery: Plaque dedication for the Rev. Christian Mondor and pastor ‘Sumo’ Sato

A plaque unveiled Wednesday on the Huntington Beach Pier honors the Rev. Christian Mondor and pastor Blaine “Sumo” Sato.

Dennis Gallagher of Heritage Memorial Services speaks Wednesday during the unveiling ceremony for a plaque honoring the Rev. Christian Mondor and Blaine “Sumo” Sato at lifeguard Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Pier.

Guests take pictures next to a new plaque honoring surfing pastors Christian Mondor and Blaine “Sumo” Sato on Wednesday.

Family and friends of the Rev. Christian Mondor and pastor Blaine “Sumo” Sato applaud the unveiling of the new memorial plaque in their honor at Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Pier.

Rabbi Stephen Einstein speaks during a plaque dedication ceremony Wednesday in honor of late surfing pastors Christian Mondor and Blaine “Sumo” Sato on the Huntington Beach Pier.

Surfer PT Townend speaks before a plaque honoring the Rev. Christian Mondor and Blaine “Sumo” Sato is unveiled Wednesday on the Huntington Beach Pier.