A SMALL TOKEN OF OUR APPRECIATION
On Saturday - 14 Jul 07, the families and loved ones of our brothers from the San Antonio area, KIA in Iraq and Afghanistan, gathered to receive their copy of the print above as a small token of appreciation from the Vietnam Veterans for their sacrifice.
Below are some of the photos taken at the event.
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1. Chapter President Dan Medrano holding the print for viewing along with John Rodriguez. In the background is Robert "Bob" Utley, Texas VFW District 20 Junior Vice Commander and a member of the VVA Alamo Chapter 366.
2. Kim Smith, mother of US Army PVT Robert L. Frantz, and her son Sean receiving their framed copy.
3. Margo Aitken, wife of US Army CPT Tristan N. Aitken. Mrs. Aitken was accompanied by a family member.
4. Harold (VN Veteran) and Jane Fliescher, parents of US Army CPL Jacob R. Fleischer.
5. Gabe and Hilda Guardiola, parents of US Army SSG Michael P. Barrera.
6. Grace and Jimmie Lopez, parents of US Army SPC Lauro G. DeLeon Jr.
7. Todd and Melissa Ingraham (father & step-mother) and Kia sister of US Army SSG Thor H. Ingraham.
After the presentations a small meal of thanksgiving was enjoyed by the families and chapter members.
SATURDAY - 08 SEP 2007 THE CHAPTER MADE ITS SECOND PRESENTATION TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES:
Diana Perez - Mother of Marine LCPL Stephen J. Perez KIA 4/13/06
Diana & Michael Cepeda - Parents of Marine SGT Aaron N. Cepeda Sr. KIA 5/7/05
Pete & JoAnn Ramirez - Parents of Marine SSG Gene Ramirez KIA 11/10/04 