Photographs & captions by Jose Luis Torres
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| A Memorial Day Ceremony was held today by the Weslaco CWV at Highland Memorial Park. We honored our deceased veterans by paying special tribute to those who died in combat. Below is a sequence of events of the ceremony. |
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| The Weslaco Fire Department brought one of their ladder trucks with a Garrison flag. |
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| It was a beautiful somber overcast day. |
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| Once the American flag was above the tree line it made a beautiful sight. |
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| CWV member Frank Rodriguez was the first to arrive. |
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| Before the ceremony started Sgt. Tijerina & CWV member Jose Luis Torres hoist a new flag. |
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| Some of the first CWV members to arrive are (l-r) Andy Esquivel, Father Joe Villalon, Father Robert Delong, Commander Richard Lopez & Hector Taguilas. |
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| Ashely Reyes Weslaco High J.R.O.T.C. special guest to sing the National Anthem is flanked (l-r) by Commander Richard Lopez & Pete Salazar. |
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| CWV member Jose L. Sauceda takes a picture with Miss Reyes. |
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| All Present CWV members took a picture with guest speaker Judge Jaime Tijerina 92nd District Court. |
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| Ceremony M.C. duties were done by CWV 3 year Trustee Pete Martinez ( he took the place of Judge Gilbert Garza who is sick). |
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| CWV Post 770 Weslaco, Texas Chaplin Father Joe Villalon gave the opening prayer. |
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| Raising of the Colors was done. |
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| Participating Units were Weslaco High R.O.T.C. |
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| V.F.W. Post 7473 from Elsa, Texas Commander David Montemayor. |
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| Marine Rifle Squad from Donna, Texas Marine R.O.T.C. MSSgt. Rodriguez Commander. |
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| National Guard A 3-141 Infantry Unit out of Brownsville, Texas attached to HQ 3-141 IN in Weslaco, Texas. |
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| National Anthem sung by Ashely Reyes from Weslaco High J.R.O.T.C. |
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| CWV member Juan Valderas introduced guest speaker Judge Jaime Tijerina. |
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| Judge Jaime Tijerina gave an inspiring speech. |
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| CWV Officer of the Day Leo Hinojosa recited a memorial verse to our fallen heroes. |
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| Taps was played by CWV member Andy Esquivel. |
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| 21 Gun salute was done by Donna Marine R.O.T.C. |
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| CWV member Father Robert Delong said closing prayer ending the Ceremony. |
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| After the Ceremony Marine R.O.T.C. from Donna, Texas enjoy a meal courtesy of CWV Post 770. |
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| Mercedes Army R.O.T.C. also enjoyed a meal. |
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| Elsa VFW 7473 also chowed down. |
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| A 3-141 IN enjoyed some CWV MRE's. |
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| CWV members(l-r)Commander Richard Lopez, Pete Salazar, Luis Garcia, Jose L. Sauceda, Mike Vasquez, Hector Taguilas & Leo Hinojosa enjoyed some food. |
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| CWV member Juan Valderas was not too far behind in the food eating contest. |
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| VFW 7473 Commander out of Elsa, Texas David Montemayor sold some raffle tickets for an '85 Camaro (hope a CWV member gets it). |
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| Last Patrol members were also present, thank you for helping us out. |
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| Group picture of CWV members (l-r) Oscar Flores, Leo Hinojosa, Noe Cavazos, Commander Richard Lopez, Judge Jaime Tijerina, Pete Martinez, Jose Luis Torres, Juan Valderas, Pete Salazar, Father Robert Delong, & Andy Esquivel. |
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| Last but not least the ladies of the kitchen without whom none of the good food would be possible, Elizabeth, Mrs. Scott & Maria. |
