Memorial Day 2021 - Pins & IMO Signs

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  Mrs. Ann Lipp Kelton coming outdoors with her Visiting Angels caregiver, Mirna Luna, greets Tom Nurre at 11:00 am on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021.
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  Mirna Luna, Ann Kelton, her daughter, Kathy Kelton, and Tom Nurre prepare to start a Memorial Day tribute to Mrs. Kelton and her deceased husband, WWII veteran Elmer Kelton.
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  L-R: Tom Nurre, Mrs. Ann Kelton, Kathy Kelton, Mirna Luna and  Larry & Pat Miller prepare to start the In Memory Of sign presentation ceremony.
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  Heritage Chapter-Freedom Through Vigilance Association special events coordinator, Larry Miller and his wife, Pat Miller, present the PFC Elmer Kelton In Memory Of sign.
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  Mirna Luna is a caregiver for Mrs. Kelton. Mirna works for the Visiting Angels which is a Living Assistance Services organization in San Angelo, Texas.
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  Tom Nurre provided last-minute comments to start the presentation program with Ann and Kathy Kelton listening intently.
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  Kitty Nurre stands in watchful tribute to the Kelton family ceremony.
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  Larry Miller presents the Elmer Kelton IMO sign. This sign had been displayed at the Riverside Golf Course during the weekend American Legion Memorial Day golf tournament.
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  Lary Miller plants the IMO sign in the Kelton front lawn.
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  Larry Miller reads the CPP Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Ann Kelton and Pat Miller stands ready to present the special All Wars surviving spouse lapel pin.
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  Larry Miller reads the special Certificate of Appreciation that is enclosed in a padded blue folder with a Fact Sheet description of the lapel pin and its distinctive blue star.
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  Pat Miller affixes the All Wars Blue Star surviving spouse lapel pin to Mrs. Kelton's collar.
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  Larry and Pat Miller complete the lapel pin presentation part of the Memorial Day ceremony honoring both Ann and Elmer Kelton.
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  Mrs. Ann Kelton poses with her newly presented surviving spouse lapel pin. This pin was designed by the EC-47 History Site for surviving spouses of all wars not included in the Vietnam War Commemoration program. It is similar but distinctly different from the Vietnam War lapel pin.
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  The Millers present the Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Ann Kelton.
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  Larry and Pat Miller with Mrs. Ann Kelton pose for this picture at the close of the lapel pin and certificate presentation ceremony.
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  The Millers complete the presentation ceremony and thank Mrs. Ann Kelton for her own service as a WWII war bride and life-long partner of her veteran husband, PFC Elmer Kelton.
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  Event coordinator, Tom Nurre, poses with Mrs. Ann Kelton as they sit together on her front porch on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Mrs. Ann Kelton and Tom Nurre exchange "war stories" and personal comments following the Memorial Day presentation program.
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  Mrs. Ann Kelton and her daughter, Kathy Kelton, pose with the Certificate of Appreciation following the presentation at Mrs. Kelton's home in San Angelo, Texas.
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  Memorial Day 2021: Back row: Pat Miller, Ann Kelton, Kathy Kelton, and Mirna Luna. Front row: Tom & Kitty Nurre, Larry Miller and JJ Graham.
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  Memorial Day 2021: Mirna Luna, Mrs. Ann Kelton and Kathy Kelton pose for a group picture at the conclusion of the presentation ceremony honoring Ann and Elmer Kelton.
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  A final picture of the IMO sign on display in the front yard honoring deceased WWII veteran, Elmer Kelton.
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  L-R: Larry Miller and Tom Nurre greet Mrs. Amanda Tijerina at her home on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Tom Nurre and Mrs. Amanda Tijerina. Amanda is the surviving spouse of Vietnam War veteran Captain Albert Tijerina. Captain Tijerina was killed in action fifty years ago in 1971.
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  Larry Miller and Tom Nurre visit with Mrs. Amanda Tijerina and prepare to present her the In Memory Of sign in tribute to her deceased husband, Captain Albert Tijerina.
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  Circle left to right: JJ Graham, Pat Miller, Kitty Nurre, Kathy Kelton, Larry Miller and Tom Nurre with Mrs. Amanda Tijerina. Amanda was presented the Vietnam War Commemoration Gold Star surviving spouse lapel pin and certificate in a November 2017 ceremony.
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  Tom Nurre with Amanda Tijerina as she directs Larry Miller where to place the IMO sign in her front yard on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry Miller, under the careful supervision of JJ Graham, plants the In Memory Of sign in the front lawn of the Tijerina home in San Angelo, Texas.
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  The Tijerina IMO sign was displayed at the American Legion Memorial Day weekend golf tournament for two days before being presented to Mrs. Amanda Tijerina on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Posing for a group photo with the Tijerina IMO sign: L-R Kitty and Tom Nurre, Amanda Tijerina, JJ Graham, Kathy Kelton, Larry and Pat Miller on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Tom Nurre, Pat Miller, Amanda Tijerina and Kitty Nurre share pleasant moments at the conclusion of the special presentation ceremony.
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  Mrs. Amanda Tijerina holds the poppy flower presented to her by the EC-47 History Site CPP group representatives on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Tom Nurre prepares to knock on the door of Mrs. Imelda Flowers to present an In Memory Of yard sign honoring her deceased Vietnam veteran husband, Jerry D. Flowers, Sr.
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  Mrs. Imelda Flowers, Tom Nurre and Larry Miller introduce the other members of the Memorial Day presentation team. This same team presented Mrs. Flowers the deceased Vietnam veteran surviving spouse Blue Star lapel pin during the San Angelo Rodeo in April 2021.
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  Mrs. Imelda Flowers and Tom Nurre listen as Larry Miller explains the In Memory Of yard sign project and presents her the sign as a tribute to her deceased husband, Jerry Flowers.
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  Mrs. Imelda Flowers listens intently to Larry Miller as he explains the IMO sign. JJ Graham, Pat Miller and Sandra Bradley stand in support.
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  Mrs. Imelda Flowers gets an up-close look at the IMO sign. Note that Imelda is wearing the DVVSS Blue Star lapel pin presented to her at the local rodeo during Military Appreciation night on April 21, 2021.
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  With approval from Mrs. Imelda Flowers, Larry Miller plants the IMO sign in her front yard lawn. This sign had been on display at the Riverside Golf course during the Memorial Day weekend tournament hosted by the American Legion Post 572.
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  Kitty and Tom Nurre, Mrs. Imelda Flowers, JJ Graham, and Pat & Larry Miller pose for a group photo with the IMO sign.
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  JJ Graham presents Mrs. Imelda Flowers a Salute to Veterans in honor of all deceased veterans on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Mrs. Barbara Owens greets JJ Graham and Larry & Pat Miller as they arrive to present her an In Memory Of yard sign honoring her deceased husband, Major Charles Owens, Jr.
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  JJ Graham explains the IMO tribute sign and is telling her about the sign being displayed at the Riverside Golf Course over the weekend. This sign was sponsored by the American Legion Post 572.
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  L-R: JJ Graham, Mrs. Barbara Owens, Larry & Pat Miller, and Tom & Kitty Nurre contemplate where to plant the IMO sign in the Owens front yard.
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  A group photo before the IMO sign is planted. JJ Graham, Barbara Owens, Larry & Pat Miller and Tom & Kitty Nurre.
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  JJ Graham plants the IMO sign in tribute to Major Charles Owens, Jr.  Owens was an instructor pilot at Goodfellow AFB in the mid 1950's.
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  Gathering of presenters and friends at the home of Mrs. Esther Dove. Esther is the surviving spouse of deceased Vietnam veteran Andy Dove. L-R: JJ Graham, John & Barbara Durkay, and Mary & Chuck Lovell.
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  The CPP presentation team arrives at the home of Mrs. Esther Dove. Larry & Pat Miller and Kitty & Tom Nurre approach the Dove home from on-street parking.
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  Tom Nurre and Barbara Durkay compare watches making sure the CPP Presentation Team was staying on schedule. All in good fun.
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  Mrs. Esther Dove exits her home in surprise at the number of friends assembled in her front yard. Esther's daughter, Amanda, holds the door as Tom Nurre waits out front.
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  L-R: Tom Nurre, Andrew Dove, Sr., Esther Dove and JJ Graham. Esther's husband was an active member and board officer of the Heritage Chapter-Freedom Through Vigilance Association. JJ Graham is offering a greeting on behalf of the chapter.
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  L-R: Tom Nurre, John Durkay, Andrew Sr., Esther Dove, Pat Miller, JJ Graham and Mary Lovell. Esther is so happy to see friends that she has been missing since the onset of the COVID pandemic.
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  L-R: Kitty & Tom Nurre, John Durkay, Larry & Pat Miller, daughter Amanda, Esther Dove, son Andrew Sr., JJ Graham, Barbara Durkay, and Mary & Chuck Lovell. Several attending had not seen each other for nearly 12 months.
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  Mrs. Esther Dove visits with her family, friends and neighbors in her front yard on Memorial Day 2021.
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  JJ Graham explains the In Memory Of yard sign to Esther Dover as her daughter, Amanda, looks on. JJ explained how the sign had been displayed at the Riverside Golf Course Hole #16 green that was sponsored by the Heritage Chapter over the Memorial Day weekend American Legion Post 572 golf tournament.
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  Family, friends and neighbors joined Esther to listen to the IMO yard sign information provided by JJ Graham.
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  JJ Graham officially presents the In Memory Of yard sign honoring deceased Vietnam War veteran Andy Dove to surviving spouse, Esther Dove.
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  Esther Dove accepts the IMO yard sign and looks for a place to display it in her front yard lawn on Memorial Day 2021.
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  L: Tom Nurre explains the Vietnam War Commemoration program in preparation for the presentation to Mrs. Esther Dove. L-R: Tom Nurre, John Durkay, Mrs & Mr. Ralph Englert, Larry & Pat Miller, Esther Dove and her daughter, Amanda.
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  Church friends Barbara Durkay and Chuck & Mary Lovell listening to the Vietnam War Commemoration program information.
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  JJ Graham joins Barbara Durkay and Chuck & Mary Lovell at the Esther Dove pinning ceremony on her front yard lawn, Memorial Day 2021.
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  Andrew Dove Sr. takes some of his own photos during the ceremony honoring his dad and mom on Memorial Day 2021.
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  John Durkay is a family friend of Esther Dove and helped arrange for others in their Catholic church group to attend this Memorial Day 2021 ceremony.
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  Esther's next-door neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Englert, were interested in the outdoor ceremony and joined in the tribute to the Dove family on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry and Pat Miller prepare to present the deceased Vietnam veteran surviving spouse lapel pin and Certificate of Honor to Esther Dove on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Esther Dove's daughter, Amanda, guides her mom to the place of honor in her front yard lawn on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry Miller reads the Vietnam War Commemoration Certificate of Honor to Esther Dove on Memorial Day 2021. Pat Miller awaits on the right to present the surviving spouse lapel pin.
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  L-R: Larry Miller, Amanda, Esther Dove and Pat Miller preparing to present Esther the Vietnam War Commemoration deceased Vietnam veteran surviving spouse lapel pin.
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  These next photos show Pat Miller presenting the surviving spouse lapel pin to Esther Dove on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry Miller presents the Certificate of Honor to Esther Dove on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Amanda and Andrew Sr. pose with their mother, Esther Dove, after she was presented the lapel pin and Certificate of Honor on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Amanda pins a poppy flower on her mother, Esther Dove, during a ceremony at her home in San Angelo, Texas, on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Group photo with Esther Dove on Memorial Day 2021.
  Kneeling: JJ Graham and Andrew Love Sr.
  Standing L_R: Barbara & John Durkay; daughter of/and Mr & Mrs. Ralph Englert; Pat Miller; Amanda & Esther; Larry Miller; Tom & Kitty Nurre; Mary and Chuck Lovell.
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  Esther Dove received a goodbye hug from Mary Lovell following the pinning ceremony on Memorial Day 2021. Larry Miller waits to offer his goodbye as well.
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  Right: Mrs. Edie Potter, the surviving spouse of Vietnam veteran Pat Potter, greets friends and family on Memorial Day 2021. Center: Mary Lovell.
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  Friends gathered at the home of Edie Potter on Memorial Day 2021. L-R: Potter, Celine & Bob Poynor, Chuck Lovell and Barbara Durkay exchange pleasantries.
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  L-R: It started raining so the gathering of friends moved into the garage at Edie Potter's home on Memorial Day 2021. L-R: JJ Graham, Edie Potter, Mary Lovell and Margaret Courville.
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  L-R: Tyler Gully and JJ Graham getting out of the rain for the presentations to being at the Potter home.
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  L-R: Bernie Molaschi, Kim & Allen Gully, Dale Potter, John Villa, Deanna Potter, Bob & Celine Poynor.
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  L-R: Larry Miller, Brooke Amezcua, Pat Miller and Daniel Amezcua prepare the IMO sign for presentation to Edie Potter on Memorial Day 2021.
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  L-R: Deanna Potter, Bob Poynor, Celine Poynor and Chuck Lovel enjoy the presentation warm-up reminiscing before the IMO sign presentation to Edie Potter on Memorial Day 2021.
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  L-R: Tyler and Taylor Gully, Mary Lovell.
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  L-R: Mary Lovell, Janine Hasty, Margaret Courville, Kitty Nurre, Larry Miller, Pat Miller, Daniel Amezcua, Bernie Molaschi, Kim Gully, Deanna Potter, John Villa and Kyrie Villa.
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  Larry Miller reads the deceased Vietnam veteran surviving spouse (DVVSS) Certificate of Honor to Edie Potter. This certificate is signed by Major General Peter M. Aylward, US Army Retired, Director of the USA Vietnam War Commemoration. Edie is third from the right in this picture.
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  Pat Miller presents the DVVSS commemorative lapel pin to Edie Potter on Memorial Day 2021.
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  L-R: Edie Potter receives the DVVSS lapel pin from Pat Potter on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry Miller presents the DVVSS Certificate of Honor to Edie Potter at a ceremony at her home in San Angelo, Texas, on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Larry and Pat Miller present a poppy flower to Edie Potter on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Edie Potter, center, poses with Larry and Pat Miller to show off her Certificate of Honor, lapel pin and poppy flower on Memorial Day 2021 as friends and family look on.
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  R-L: Edie Potter poses with Margaret Courville. Margaret is the surviving spouse of Vietnam veteran Tony Courville who passed away in 2006. She was presented her DVVSS lapel pin and Certificate of Honor at a San Angelo ceremony in July 2017.
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  Event coordinator, Tom Nurre, walks the Potter IMO sign out o the front yard lawn for a picture-taking session.
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  Front Row: Celine Poynor, Tyler Gully, Taylor Gully, Bernie Molaschi, Deanna Potter, Edie Potter, Kim Gully, Allison Gully, Barbara Durkay, Kitty Nurre, Mary Lovell, Chuck Lovell, JJ Graham.
  Back row: Dale Potter, Larry Miller, Bob Poynor, Pat Miller, Janine Hasty, Margaret Courville, John Villa, Allen Gully, Kyrie Villa, Brooke Amezcua and Daniel Amezcua, John Durkay and Tom Nurre.
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  L-R: Long-time church friends, Edie Potter and Kitty Nurre exchange heartfelt comments during the group photo session on the front lawn.
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  L-R: Deanna & Edie Potter pose for a picture with family and church friend, Kitty Nurre.
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  L-R: Dale Potter, Deanna Potter, Celine Poynor, Edie Potter and Kim Gully. Allen Gully and Kitty Nurre are facing away on the right side of this picture.
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  Family friend, Bernie Molaschi, is the surviving spouse of World War II US Army Air Forces veteran Henry Molaschi. Henry was a Drill Instructor who passed away in March 2021.
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  Brooke Amezcua takes a close-up photo of the Pat Potter In Memory Of sign during the ceremonies on Memorial Day 2021.
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  Brooke Amezcua.
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  A final visit following the Memorial Day Ceremony at the home of Edie Potter. Janine Hasty, Margaret Courville, John Durkay, Allen Gully, Chuck Lovell, Barbara Durkay, Kitty Nurre and Daniel Amezcua.
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  Front: Tyler Gully and Daniel Amezcua.
  Standing: Taylor Gully, Allison Gully, John Villa, Kyrie Villa, Brooke Amezcua.
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  Memorial Day 2021: Elia Juarez places an In Memory Of sign in her yard in tribute to her brother-in-law, USMC PFC Oscar Juarez. Oscar was killed in Vietnam in 1968.
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  Elia Juarez stands in front of her home in San Angelo, Texas, and prepares to plant the IMO sign in tribute to her brother-in-law Oscar Juarez who was killed during the Vietnam War. Elia is the surviving spouse of USMC Vietnam veteran Abel Juarez.
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  Elia Juarez places the IMO sign for Oscar Juarez in the front yard lawn at her home on Memorial Day 2021. Elia was presented her deceased Vietnam veteran surviving spouse lapel pin and Certificate of Honor at a community ceremony in 2018.