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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Veterans' Day
by Kati Garner, published on November 11, 2009 at 8:17PM
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A Veterans' Day ceremony was held at the California Mexican-American Veterans’ Memorial, directly across the street of the west steps of the Capitol. All United States veterans were honored.
It began with the United States Marine Color Guard and the National Anthem.
Daughters of War Mothers were presented a California Legislature Assembly Resolution by Mary Salas, 79th assembly district, honoring
'Sociedad de Madres Mexicanas for its support of our Mexican American veterans'.
Brigadeer General Robert Cervantes (Ret.) spoke about "Coming together for one Cause".
A young boy's attention is directed at the USMC Color Guard standing at attention.
Some of the veterans who were there today.
Photos | Kati Garner
U.S. Navy Veteran (1973-77)
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No improvements have been made to the statue since it was moved to its present location.
A beautified and enhanced memorial, currently under design, will encompass the military service of Mexican Americans and Latino soldiers who have served from California starting with the admission of California as a state. The memorial will incorporate the contributions that women have had in the military since the statue was first constructed.
The established site for the memorial is:www.mexicanamericanveteransmemorial.ca.gov.
Do we need to have a memorial for every race of person who ever fought for the United States?
The idea of singling out a race of veterans goes against EVERYTHING they are SUPPOSED to be fighting for... a color blind society.
For those who are so proud of Mexico, or any other country, please feel free to go fight in their military, just don't come back.