This Memorial Day we thank you, and untold others, for honorably serving our country * * * * * *
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My uncle, and my mom's brother, * Valentin Moya ~ WWII. |
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Nancy Moya (mom) and *Sebastian Griego (dad) at their marriage ~ WWII. |
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My best friend, *John Lopez (part of the Yamaha Gang) ~ heading for Vietnam. |
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My best friend, *Gene Christianson (part of the Yamaha Gang) ~ heading for Vietnam. |
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Denise Griego's uncle and Lucille Saldivar's brother, *Merle Longnecker ~ WWII. |
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My Three Rivers friend, *Vince Roleter ~ WWII. |