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Veteran’s Day 2014 at the Unknown Soldier Memorial at Los 5 Puntos in East LA/Boyle Heights Far Right – Ruben Garcia ‘71, Middle – Joseph Vidaña ‘63 – Far Left –Albert Gonzalez ‘66

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Unknown Soldier Memorial at Los 5 Puntos in East LA/Boyle Heights, Veteran’s Day 2014

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Unknown Soldier Memorial at Los 5 Puntos in East LA/Boyle Heights, Veteran’s Day 2014

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Unknown Soldier Memorial at Los 5 Puntos in East LA/Boyle

Heights, Veteran’s Day 2014

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Joseph Vidaña ’63  At the Unknown Soldier Memorial at Los 5

Puntos in East LA/Boyle Heights, Veteran’s Day 2014

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Pete De La Pena ‘67 (R)

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Amauri Rodriguez ‘65 – A 2012 Photo

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Richard Pardo ‘64 (L) and Gilbert Rodriguez ‘64 (R) Here we are at our 50th class reunion, childhood best friends from Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High and High School; also went into the U.S. Army together.

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2014 East LA Classic Football Game – Photo courtesy of Darrell

Kunitomi

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2014 East LA Classic Football Game – Photo courtesy of Darrell

Kunitomi

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The Committee had a booth at the 2014 East LA Classic Football Game to help raise funds and provide information about our Monument.  Top: (L) Steve Acuna ‘71, (M) Ruben Garcia ‘71, (R) Eddie Elias ’66. Bottom: (L) Jose Salomon ‘62, (R) Mario Salomon ‘62 – Photo courtesy of Darrell Kunitomi

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The Committee had a booth at the 2014 East LA

Classic Football Game to help raise funds and

provide information about our Monument.  Top:

(L) Ruben Garcia ‘71, (R) Mario Salomon ‘62 –

Photo courtesy of Darrell Kunitomi

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Ruben Garcia talking with Vietnam Veteran Joseph Vidaña‘63

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Ruben Garcia handing out Request for Donation letters to local businesses on Mednick in East LA IN September 2014. 

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Committee Member

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All other Photos, Past and Current

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Montebello Memorial Day Celebration on May 25, 2015 in Montebello Park, CA.  Getting the work out on the Monument and seeking donations.  Pictured Top Left to Right – Committee Members: Mario Salomon, Jose Salomon, Fidel Riesgo, Carlos Venegas along with local Cub Scout Montebello Pack 476.
Garfield High School Vietnam Monument Committee...Remembering those who served...

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Richard L. Ruiz ‘65 “My father served as the Commander at VFW Post 7734 in Pico Rivera and my mother, Terry, has served as the President of the Women’s Auxiliary.  I and my siblings are very proud of their constant service to our veterans.” – Rich Ruiz, Son

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Photo of the Commemorative Pin of the Monument which will be available at the Monument Installation on Saturday, May 21st for a $5.00 Donation. Pins may also be ordered by mail on our website for a $10.00 Donation.