RudySalazar

Rudy Salazar served in the US Navy from 1971-1975 aboard the USS Constant MSO 427, the USS Piedmont AD 17, and the USS Kitty Hawk CV 63.


Angelo DeLeon

Angelo De Leon is a descendant of three generations of immigrants from the Philippines. Angelo joined the US Army after high school graduation, and was assigned to the 1-504th 82nd airborne division. In 2007 he was Spec. Angelo De Leon, US Army, with one of many Iraqi children orphaned by casualties of the war. deployed to Baghdad. Angelo completed his tour of duty and came home safely in April of 2008. To Angelo and his many comrades, thank you for your ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom! We honor you this Veterans' Day!


Sgt. MichaelTorres
Specialist StevenTorres

This photo of my two sons, Sgt. Michael A. Torres, age 23, USMC and Specialist Steven M. Torres, US Army, age 21, was taken in March. It was the first time they had seen each other in two years. Steven was in Afghanistan from December 2006 to March 2008, and Michael was in Iraq from August 2006 to March 2007. Michael has re-enlisted for four more years. Steven, who enlisted for six years, has three more years to go and is considering enlisting again. I am so proud of my boys!

Sgt. TommyHernandez
US Army Memorial

This Gardenland native served in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart for wounds incurred in combat. More than 100 people attended his memorial service at the Natomas Rose Garden in June, 2008.


Gunnery Sgt. Duggins

Gunnery Sgt. Duggins, USMC, is shown guiding a helicopter landing in Iraq. He has since returned to the US.


Army PFC Tirell Johnson
E5 Tammy Wood

Army PFC Tirell Johnson (left) has served for two years, and is currently in Iraq. E5 Tammy Wood (right) has served in the Army for nine years. She has returned to Sacramento from service in Kuwait and is stationed in Sacramento at BT Collins Army Reserve Center.

The Martinez family

The Martinez family moved to Gardenland in 1928 and raised 11 boys and 5 girls. Ten of their sons served in the military, all of them enlisting just before their 18th birthdays.



(left) Simon K. Martinez, USN (WWII, Pacific Theater)

(right) John K. Martinez, US Army (WWII, North Africa, Normandy, Battle of the Bulge)



(left) Valentine K. Martinez, USN (WWII, Pacific Theater)

(right) Leonard K. Martinez, USN (served 23 years including Korea and Vietnam, and service aboard USN Sacramento)



(left) Manuel K. Martinez, CA National Guard

(right) George K. Martinez, USN (Indochina)



(left) Robert K. Martinez, US Army (Berlin Wall crisis)

(right) Carlos Martinez, CA National Guard



(left) Fidel K. Martinez, USN (Persian Gulf; Karachi, Pakistan)

(right) Richard K. Martinez, US Army (two tours of duty in Vietnam, Bronze Star)