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Cover Art by Freedom is Not Free Let’s Talk About it: Election Results Juan Mejia Just a Thought: About the Cover War of Today Veterans Parade Artist: San Coronado 2 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018

This grass roots publication is the life Let’s talk about it... source for a community that is not easily afforded viable access to diverse and ac- cessible media. San Antonio and the sur- War of Today rounding counties have become accustomed to relevant news brought to them in both English and Spanish since 1913. By Yvette Tello sands of millions of troops Do you think war today to foreign soil to fight like in Steve A Duran Sr. CEO/Publisher is different than the wars of World War I & II, Vietnam [email protected] yesterday? It’s not bombs, etc. In the past, there were Ramon Chapa Jr. bullets and bunkers: It’s hundreds of thousands of Co-Publisher information, artificial intelli- men and women that died [email protected] gence, and drones that seem in wars. I would say since Yvette Tello Executive Vice President to be today’s new warfare. In Desert Storm, it’s more in [email protected] light of Veteran’s day, let’s the hundreds to single digit Roxanne Eguia talk about it… thousands that die. This is Editor In Chief [email protected] due to technology being Victoria Ward Mike Miller: “It’s all of able to pinpoint locations Graphic Designer [email protected] the above today. The bombs and not having to send in so are just falling overseas right many troops. Either way, war Steve Walker now...Where I hope they sucks.” Ricardo Romo stay.” Jessica Duran Contributors Hope Robinson Shawn words.” [email protected] Shawn Armstrong: Armstrong: “There is still Rosa Mendez: “All wars “So here’s how I see it: conventional warfare being eventually cause damage, Alexander Baez: “It seems the wars that we have been fought in the world. Here, pain ,loss and death. Some it is more of a political war fighting recently have all it’s tech wars. If the country cause physical damage, oth- more than anything. There been changed due to tech- doesn’t wake up, it could ers mess with people’s lives are no Veteran’s in that. At nology. There’s no more turn into more U.S citizens and others are mental dam- least not ones that we want sending hundreds of thou- killing U.S citizens.” age..The men and women to remember.” who protect us in war here at home or away need our Penelope Perez: “ Mod- support, our admiration, our ern wars seem to be fought behind the scenes where old The mission of the Westside Develop- prayers, and our respect.” ment Corporation (WDC) is to foster wars seem to be live streamed economic development, promote the de- and broadcasted on the news velopment and redevelopment of real estate Charles Cervantes: “War within its target area, create viable urban brings one thing: DEATH, every morning. Most people communities, and preserve the character, no more said.” in America couldn’t tell you culture and history of the Westside. The vision is a vibrant Westside com- if we are in a war right now. munity where people want to live, work, Vicky Ward: “War is It’s buried under piles of and visit. definitely not the same due distracting fake news doing Leonard Rodriguez President /CEO to technology. War is more exactly what it is designed [email protected] thought out before attacking. to do.” La Prensa Texas San Antonio is published once Before it was action before a week by La Familia Duran Inc. San Antonio, Texas (210) 686-0600. Subscription price in the U.S.A. $125 per year (52 issues). The opinions expressed in the editorials of this publication represent the positions and ideology of this newspaper; the opinions expressed by writers and guest columnists are not necessarily the opinions of the management staff or ownership of this newspaper; the contents of which they are solely and exclusively responsible for. Letters from our readers are welcome and will be published, subject to space availability so long as they are signed and have a proper return address. All letters will be reviewed and edited for offensive language, libel, slander, defamation, proper grammar, spelling, and accuracy, according to our style. La Prensa Texas San Antonio is not responsible for advertisements that may be deceitful or fraudulent, and does not guarantee in any way the products or services of- fered, of which only the advertiser is responsible. All Rights Reserved. Published and printed in the United States of America. La Prensa Texas 210-686-0600 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 3

U. S. Senator Election Results About the 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Ted Cruz (R / Inc.) 4,240,942 51% Cover Artist: Beto O’Rourke (D) 4,017,851 48% Sam Coronado Neal M. Dikeman (L) 65,161 1%

By Dr. Ricardo Romo art organization which of- U. S. Representative District 23 Cover artist Sam Z. Coro- fered printing facilities and 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING nado left high school in 1964 workshops to artists. Over Will Hurd (R / Inc.) 102,903 49% to enlist in the United States that period, he created his Gina Ortiz Jones (D) 102,214 49% Army. After his military own art and printed the art Ruben Corvalan (L) 4,402 2% service, he went to college on work of nearly 300 artists, the G.I. Bill and finished an most of them Latinos. The U. S. Representative District 21 art degree at the University cover art, “Henry Romo” is of Texas at Austin, where he an image of a Coronado oil 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING co-founded the Chicano Art painting completed in 2013 Chip Roy (R) 176,913 50% Students Association. For from a photo of Dr. Ricardo Joseph Kopser (D) 167,020 48% twenty years, until his pass- Romo’s father when Mr. Lee Santos (L) 7,497 2% ing in 2013 (on Veteran’s Romo served in WWII in the Day), Coronado ran the Philippines. U. S. Representative District 20 Serie Project, a non-profit 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Joaquin Castro (D / Inc.) 138,249 81% Jeffrey Blunt (I) 32,727 19%

U. S. Representative District 28 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Henry Cuellar (D / Inc.) 117,178 84% Arthur Thomas IV (L) 21,647 16%

U. S. Representative District 35 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Lloyd Doggett (D / Inc.) 137,325 71% David Smalling (R) 50,276 26% Clark Patterson (L) 5,215 3%

Governor 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Greg Abbott (R / Inc.) 4,634,885 56% Lupe Valdez (D) 3,523,210 42% Mark Jay Tippetts (L) 139,983 2% 4 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018

Election Results cont. Lieutenant Governor State Representative District 124 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Dan Patrick (R / Inc.) 4,241,453 51% Ina Minjarez (D / Inc.) 31,674 68% Mike Collier (D) 3,836,063 46% Johnny Arredondo (R) 15,151 32% Kerry Douglas 183,467 2% McKennon (L) State Representative District 125 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING State Senator, District 25 Justin Rodriguez 32,791 81% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING (D / Inc.) Donna Campbell 235,842 58% Eric Pina (L) 7,500 19% (R / Inc.) Steven Kling (D) 172,628 42% San Antonio Charter Proposition A Appropriation of Funds 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING State Representative District 116 Against 194,035 54% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING For 163,799 46% Trey Martinez 32,375 70% Fischer (D) San Antonio Charter Proposition B City Manager Term Limits Fernando Padron (R) 13,612 30% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING For 215,845 59% State Representative District 117 Against 148,790 41% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Philip Cortez (D / Inc.) 32,779 57% San Antonio Charter Proposition C Firefighters Union Contract Michael Berlanga (R) 24,352 43% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING For 183,732 51% State Representative District 118 Against 178,109 49% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Leo Pacheco (D) 23,929 58% Bexar County District Attorney John Lujan (R) 17,298 42% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Joe Gonzales (D) 312,184 58% State Representative District 120 Tylden Shaeffer (R) 221,685 42% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Barbara Gervin-Hawkins 28,679 68% Bexar County Judge (D / Inc.) 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Ronald Payne (R) 13,269 32% Nelson W. Wolff 312,289 58% (D / Inc.) State Representative District 121 Tom Rickhoff (R) 205,017 38% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Lauro Bustamante (L) 21,833 4% Steve Allison (R) 38,619 53% Celina Montoya (D) 32,420 45% Bexar County Commissioner, Pct. No. 2 Mallory Olfers (L) 1,513 2% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Paul Elizondo (D) 75,243 67% State Representative District 122 Theresa Connolly (R) 37,400 33% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Lyle Larson (R / Inc.) 58,062 62% Bexar County Clerk Claire Barnett (D) 35,577 38% 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Lucy Adame-Clark (D) 297,571 56% Gerry Rickhoff (R) 235,898 44% 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 5

Election Results cont. Bexar County District Clerk 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Mary Angie Garcia (D) 301,792 57% Donna Kay McKinney (R) 229,823 43%

Sandy Oaks Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Micki Ball 349 60% Karen Mendiola 236 40% Tanguma

Attorney General 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Ken Paxton (R / Inc.) 4,172,599 51% Justin Nelson (D) 3,873,186 47% Michael Ray Harris (L) 200,407 2%

Comptroller of Public Accounts 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Glenn Hegar (R / Inc.) 4,356,562 53% Joi Chevalier (D) 3,548,034 43% Ben Sanders (L) 279,676 3%

Land Commissioner 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING George P. Bush 4,414,779 54% (R / Inc.) Miguel Suazo (D) 3,542,587 43% Matt Pina (L) 257,532 3%

Agriculture Commissioner 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Kim Olson (D) 308,319 57% Sid Miller (R / Inc.) 213,799 40% Richard Carpenter (L) 14,942 3%

Railroad Commissioner 99% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING Christi Craddick 4,356,658 53% (R / Inc.) Roman McAllen (D) 3,588,625 44% Mike Wright (L) 236,720 3% 6 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 Exitoso Béisbol se Disputan Equipos en Liga Potranco Por José I. Franco la segunda vuelta y Abierta, Luna llegó a cuatro títulos digno rival (Marineros), gra- Hernández de Piratas y Fred- Con el éxito deseado direc- recientemente inauguró con dirigiendo a Piratas. cias a todos nuestros compa- dy Rodríguez de Halcones. tivos de la Liga de Béisbol ocho clubes temporada in- “La serie se fue a extra ñeros, seguidores y familias Resultados en Veteranos. Potranco con sede en los vernal. El equipo Piratas de innings en el tercer par- que nos respaldaron en todo Broncos de Reynosa SA de campos 1 y 2 de Potranco Sabinas dirigido por Sergio tido a favor de Piratas”, dijo momento”, indicó el receptor los esposos Linda y Roberto Baseball Field encabezados De Luna, Iván Rubinsky y Johnny López, directivo y Lupe Guerrero. Garza han tenido buen debut, por Eloy Rocha y Simón Mauricio Esparza, junto a jugador de Marineros. “Pi- Jesús Ramírez Jr., de con su victoria de 8 a 4 carre- Sánchez, han venido coor- los hermanos Guerrero, en el ratas de Sabinas, tuvo buena Mineros con promedio de ras ante Mineros retomaron dinando partidos en la cat- verano con su retorno a Po- temporada. Siempre con la .413 ganó trofeo de bateo. el liderato, el lanzador ga- egoría sabatina Veteranos y tranco ganó el campeonato mentalidad de estar presentes Devon Torres ganó el título nador fue el derecho Gilbert dominical Abierta. a los Marineros en serie a en la postemporada. Se logró de lanzador con 4-0. En jon- Salazar. Veteranos se encuentra en ganar 2 de 3 partidos. De un campeonato más ante un rones empataron con 3 Rey Yaquis de La Sauceda con Luis Alfonso “Chorejas” Velázquez blanquearon 1-0 a Cardenales. Cachorros 23-1 a Westsiders. Abierta, Mine- ros de Chuy Ramírez con pitcheo de Jason Moasueta, le abollaron la corona a Pira- tas con pizarra de 2-0. Cala- veras 7-1 a Cubs. Bravos 7-2 a Cardenales. Broncos 12-2 ante Mineros. “Deseamos éxito a todos los equipos y que de nueva cuenta impere la disciplina deportiva”, dijo Simón Sán- chez. En el clásico dominical Piratas y Calaveras en diez entras empataron 3-3, partido que fue suspendido por límite de tiempo. Bron- cos 11-1 a Bravos. Rieleros 5 Cubs 3. Mineros 4-1 ante Photo 7903 Piratas de Sabinas campeón de Verano 2018. Cardenales. 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 7 GROWING UP LATINO MANGUERA MEMORY: Fried Shrimp and Doris Day fell during the week. She Elizabeth Street. She also would send me to school made sure that she treated me with a note for the teacher to my favorite lunch every asking if it was okay that I birthday: jumbo fried shrimp bring cupcakes to school the from the Oyster Bar. It was next day and if so, how many the one day out of the year should I take. The teacher that I could have a full order would then respond back on of fried shrimp. I can taste the same note, and I would them now, sweet and salty, hand it over to my Mom that corn-meal crunchy, perfectly evening when she got home delectable and mouth-water- from night school. I never ing delicious. had a teacher at J.T. Cana- On my birthday, I would les Elementary that denied take another note to school me the pleasure of sharing letting the teacher know that german chocolate cupcakes my Mom would be signing Rosa Maria Gonzalez, B.A., J.D., with the class. Every year me out and picking me up for C.W.L.S. Board Certified- Child Welfare Law for my birthday, Mom made lunch. As lunchtime neared, Specialist, National Association of sure I had a new outfit to I would eagerly wait for the Counsel For Children, as authorized wear, something from Sears, school secretary’s voice to by the American Bar Association and like Toughskins, size Husky the Texas Board of Legal Specializa- come over the big square tion. because pues tu sabes, baby speaker box that hung over Born and bred in Brownsville, Texas, girl was thick (still am), the chalkboard. She never, of the year. A far cry from and I love Doris Day. Gonzalez has lived in San Antonio for Earl Campbell thighs, and a and my Mom never failed over 30 years. She attended St. Mary’s the Chicken fried steak, Once back at school, she University where she earned her Bach- Winnie the Pooh turtle-neck, me. I would be called to the mashed potatoes, corn and would help me carry the cup- elor of Arts in Political Science and or maybe something stylish office where my Mom was lukewarm milk cartons that cakes back to my classroom later her law degree. from JC Penny or something waiting for me and off we Gonzalez has a family law practice often comprised our school where they sat for a couple and is a graduate of the Women’s cute from Aziz Brothers on drove to the Oyster Bar for lunches. Somehow, some- of more hours until just Campaign School at Yale University. a quick lunch be- way she also found the Won- before we got dismissed for She has a long established history of cause Mom could der Woman kind of time to the day, then I got to share coordinating campaigns and consult- only take an hour ing for women candidates. pick up about 25 cupcakes them with all my classmates off for lunch. That that sat in the back seat of as they sang Happy Birthday By Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez 1972 Mustard Tan the car, until she brought me to me. Those were the best- Anticipation and “ansie- 4 door Chevy Impa- back to school after lunch. est cupcakes, most delicious dad” would start to build la could fly on those Los cupcakes venian bien pieces of fried shrimp I ever about this time, the day be- days. She would pasiados, pero sabrositos. En ate, and some of the best fore my birthday. Mom and I order a half order route back to school, Mom birthday memories of my would start to talk about how of fried shrimp and would also sing “Que Sera life. To this day, nothing I many cupcakes I would need order a full order Sera” to me and by the end eat tastes as good . . . and no to take to school the next for me. She always of the song, we would both other song rings as sweet. I day. She always found a way asked for a salad be singing it together. It was have had a very blessed 53 and made sure I would have and I had French her song she sang special years and I hope to be around enough cupcakes to share fries with a Coke. just for me on my birthday. a few more, always keeping with classmates at the end of This, to me, was al- To this day, I love that song in mind “Que Sera Sera.” the school day if my birthday ways the best lunch 8 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 The New Faces of Congress

La Prensa Texas is happy to support the @ Friends of Milam Park and Fantasyland @ Milam Park. A FREE holiday celebration and tree lighting festival. This family friendly event takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, on 11/24/18. There will be Santa visits, train rides, face painting, and Christmas tree lighting at dusk. Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies from Mi Tierra’s while enjoying the beautiful holiday tree and new installations at Milam Park. No better way to kick off the holiday season than with family, friends and community merriment. 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 9 EVENTOS ESPECIALES Vietnam Veterans of America

Photos by Steve Walker Vet Center: Keeping the Promise

Photos by Steve Walker 10 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 Respecting Our Veterans Juan Mejía A Veteran’s Day Tribute By Don Mathis the construction of Classi- United States. But because tivities... My mother In 1925, Calvin Coolidge cal Revival, Tudor, Span- of the blatant discrimination took great care of us took office as president, ish Eclectic, Queen Anne, against Mexican immigrants, and encouraged us to F. Scott Fitzgerald pub- and Craftsman style houses it was even worse for the go to school.” lished The Great Gatsby, the throughout the city. The Mejía family. His appreciation Scopes trial was in the daily Southwest Insane Asylum Juan attended elemen- for thriftiness and news, and Chrysler started changed its name to the San tary school in Thorndale, a his strong work ethic producing cars. The Jazz Antonio State Hospital in Texas town about 40 miles were forged during Age continued throughout 1925. And the San Antonio northeast of Austin, and these hard times. But the Roaring Twenties as New Junior College was formed, helped his parents before for Juan, times were York pulled ahead of London precursor of today’s Alamo and after classes. In the early about to get a little to become the largest city in Colleges. 1930s, Juan would serve as rougher. the world. Also in 1925, Juan Mejía a translator for his family’s In 1943, shortly af- Mexico was in the midst was born on September 13 business transactions. Farm ter his 18th birthday of the Cristero War in 1925. in San Antonio. His parents, labor sometimes meant the – before he graduated La Cristiada, the last major family had to travel to West from high school – peasant uprising follow- Texas and the Midwest to Juan enlisted to serve ing the end of the Mexican find work. in World War Two. Their reception in Eng- Revolution, was a wide- But then, at a time when He later recalled his experi- land raised the moral of the spread struggle against the people were lucky to earn ences in an interview with troops. They would need it. anti-Catholic policies of the ten cents an hour, his dad got Laura Barberena. The Battle of the Bulge, the Mexican government. The a good job with the Works “I wanted to go into the last major German offensive diaspora throughout Mexico Progress Administration. It Army,” he said, “to be able to campaign on the Western caused wave after wave of paid $2.50 a day. get to know other people and Front, was just on the ho- insurgent activists to swarm “After my father started get to know everything. I was rizon. And the American through the country, pushing working for the WPA, we ate very happy. We all wanted to forces took the worst of it, people south or north. better; we lived better, and serve our country, all of us.” incurring the highest casual- In Texas, oil replaced ag- our lives changed more than He was sent to Camp ties of any operation during riculture and lumber as the anything after World War Shelby in Mississippi for the war. major industry in 1925. Im- II,” Juan recalled in a 2011 training and then to Mas- “The Germans came with migration from Mexico – and Cecilia Rosales Cepeda (a interview, “because then we sachusetts for transport to all their artillery and with ev- the opening of new irrigation homemaker from Zacatecas) all had work.” Europe. The RMS Aquitania, erything they had, airplanes projects – spurred the de- and Pedro Mejía (a waiter Even though the Mejía a 30-year-old British ship, and everything,” Juan re- velopment of large fruit and and baker from Guanajua- family lived on a hardscrab- moved American troops to called. “I saw my friends on truck farming areas. “Ma” to) had come to the United ble Texas ranch in the 1930s, Scotland. It was no longer the ground, dead. They killed Ferguson, Texas’ first wom- States during the Mexican intervening years have tem- a cruise ship in the Cunard my lieutenant. The last time I an governor, opposed the Ku Revolution. The family pered the memories of those Line. Sleeping quarters were saw my commander, he had Klux Klan, fought against eventually had ten children, days. cramped and the food was a shot here in his throat, and new liquor legislation, and five of whom served in the “My childhood was beau- awful. there was a chaplain, kneel- pushed for extensive cuts in U.S. military. tiful,” Juan later recalled. “The coffee was real bad, ing, giving him his last rites.” state appropriations. Juan grew up in the Great “We just worked and played real bad,” Juan said. “For Frank Trejo wrote in an The Gilded Age continued Depression, a period of pov- with things around the ranch. breakfast they gave us wie- oral history project that Juan to boom in San Antonio with erty for millions across the There were always lots of ac- ners.” and his unit had dug their 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 foxholes when the captain military duty during WWII), married Enedina R. Mejía work ethic and sense of pride told the men to rest before the Combat Infantryman and raised eight children. His – attributes he inherited as a heading out again. When Badge (in recognition of oldest daughter, Berta, went legacy from his parents. Juan woke up, he was alone. his risk and sacrifice), and to law school and became a A few weeks before his “I just got up and went the Good Conduct Medal first assistant city attorney death, Juan was honored at that-away – and went and (for his years of honorable in Houston, before being ap- Minute Maid Park in Hous- went and went – until I heard and faithful service). More pointed as a judge. ton for being a proud mem- a voice speaking English; than five decades after the Other children include ber of the Greatest Genera- and they were also lost.” war, Juan was presented the Rose, Virginia, Grace, Ce- tion. The Houston Astros and By Leonard Rodriguez Juan said his whereabouts Bronze Star. This award is cilia, Johnny, Arturo, and thousands of baseball fans This column will highlight inspir- were unknown for about ten presented for heroic service Gina. Arturo, a police detec- gave him a standing ovation. ing stories of Latino leaders. For more than 500 years, Latino men hours. His mother received and meritorious achievement tive in Houston, accompa- This Labor Day celebration and women have positively influ- a telegram that he was miss- in the face of combat. nied Juan on a trip to Europe was a fitting tribute to pay enced the face of United States ing in action. A month later But one of Juan’s proud- in 2016. homage to a veteran on the society. Let us celebrate these she got another telegram that est achievements was when “We visited the battle- weekend of his 93rd birth- outstanding hispanics. Juan was hospitalized some- he earned his high school fields where he fought and day. where in Europe. equivalency diploma in 1972 paid homage at the cemetery Ever active and indepen- Juan was sent to Belgium – almost 30 years after his where his comrades rest,” dent, Juan was killed as he to recuperate from exposure education was interrupted. Arturo said. “It was very rolled his wheelchair across to the cold and damp. And After the war, Juan traded cathartic for him and an edu- a street on September 29, that’s when a bomb went his military service for a job cation for me. I never knew 2018. His death was pre- off. But Juan said it never with the civil service. those parts of my dad’s life.” ceded by his wife in 2006. occurred to him that he might “World War II opened After retirement from But he felt he led a blessed die. doors for me,” Juan said, Kelly Field, Juan utilized his life. In looking back, he “The closest I got was “to be able to work for the hardscrabble education from urged Latinos never to forget when a piece of shrapnel fell government because I didn’t the Great Depression. Me- their culture. on me here on my coat,” he have enough schooling, even jía Lawn Service indulged “Always hold your head recalled 66 years later. “I just though I didn’t have experi- Juan’s green thumb and up high, and be proud of be- did this, brushed it off.” ence.” served as a first job to his ing Latino,” he said in 2011. For his service, Juan re- He worked at Kelly Air many grandchildren. This “And serve your country ceived the European Theater Force Base for the next 34 allowed him to instill in his when you are called.” of Operations Medal (for years. Along the way, Juan family of destiny a strong

Phil Valdez After growing up in the Rio Grande towns of Dixon and Espanola, N. M., Phil Valdez enlisted is the U.S. Navy at age 19 , training as a hospital corpsman during the Vietnam War. On Jan. 29, 1967, Valdez was killed during a helicopter airlift when he repeatedly exposed himself to en- emy fire in order to rescue two wounded Marines. Credited with saving their lives, Valdez was awarded the Navy Cross. On July 27,1974, the U.S. Navy honored him by naming an antisubmarine destroyer escort the U.S.S. Valdez. 12 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 FINANCIAL FOCUS The Key to Consistent Investing? Paying Yourself First Yet they may only invest sporadically. investing. open the account. Why? Because they wait until they’ve You already may be doing something You might think such modest amounts taken care of all the bills – mortgage, quite similar if you have a 401(k) or oth- won’t add up to a lot, but after a few utilities, car payments and so on – before er retirement plan at work. You choose years, you could be surprised at how they feel comfortable enough to write a a percentage of your earnings to go into much you’ve accumulated. Plus, you check for their investments. And by the your plan, and the money is taken out of may not always be limited to contribut- time they reach that point, they might your paycheck. (And if you’re fortunate, ing relatively small sums, because as even decide there’s something more fun your employer will match some of your your career advances, your earnings to do with what’s left of their money. contributions, too.) may increase significantly, allowing How can you avoid falling into this But even if you do have a 401(k), you to boost your IRA contributions habit of intermittent investing? By pay- you’re probably also eligible to contrib- continually. ing yourself first. Each month, have your ute to an IRA – which is a great vehicle In any case, here’s the key point: bank move money from your checking for your pay-yourself-first strategy. When you invest, it’s all right to start By Edward Jones or savings account into the investments You can put in up to $5,500 per year to small – as long as you keep at it. And the Consistency is a key ingredient of of your choice. By taking this hassle- a traditional or Roth IRA (or $6,500 if best way to ensure you continue invest- success in many activities – including free approach, rather than counting on you’re 50 or older), so, if you are able to ing regularly is to pay yourself first. If investing. And one technique that can your ability to send a check, you can “max out” for the year, you could sim- you do it long enough, it will become help you become a more consistent help ensure you actually do contribute ply divide $5,500 or $6,500 by 12 and routine – and it will be one habit you investor is paying yourself first. to your investments, month after month. have either $458 or $541 moved from won’t want to break. Many people have the best of inten- By moving the money automatically, your savings or checking account each tions when it comes to investing. They you probably won’t miss it, and, like month into your IRA. Of course, you know how important is it to put money most people who follow this technique, don’t have to put in the full $5,500 or Please contact Ernest Martinez at away for long-term goals, especially you will find ways to economize, as $6,500 each year, although some IRAs 210-354-4915 if you have any the goal of a comfortable retirement. needed, to make up for whatever you’re do require minimum amounts to at least questions.

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www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC MKT-5894G-A-A1 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 13 Freedom is Not Free By Delia A. Guajardo had no money. They were By Saturday morning, we In 1999, we had a Market looking for someone to help woke up with temperature of Square Commision social them, someone who also 32 degrees, sleeting, raining gathering at Las Margaritas had a passion and respected and very windy. The media Restaurant. I met a veteran our veterans. My husband, was calling me asking if the in his army uniform. His Roy, is an Army veteran; parade was cancelled. My name was Carlos Valencia my whole family served answer was a definite, “No.” Cavazos. He was 75 years our country. I thought to The 32 degree weather was old. He asked me if we could myself, “What an honor.” I nothing compared to when meet; he had something to spoke with my husband and they were at war. Houston ask of me. he thought it was a great street was the only street we We met at Mi Tierra af- idea and to be sure I learned walked, with 20 spectators at ter the social. The dinner protocol. I was pleased to tell the most. The parade was meeting lasted three hours. Mr. Cavazos that I accepted over within 20 minutes. Apparently, our veterans had his proposal. In 2001 our parade route been searching for someone The first thing veteran changed to begin in front of friends, my buddies and my Hinojosa, would always tell who knew about parades and Tomas Jimenez and myself the Alamo on Commerce comrades. I had the honor me, “Delia, we are a dying was heavily involved in our did was go down to the court- street and end at Milam Park. of meeting eight Former breed.” He was right. For- community who would orga- house and register the name It is now the 3rd largest Vet- POW’s and their wives. mer POW’s I mentioned: nize the Veterans Parade in of the U.S. Military Veterans erans Parade in the United Former POW’s: Jose A. Jose D. Hinojosa, Alex San Antonio. He asked me if Parade Association. That States. Hinojosa, Oscar N. Cortez, Tovar, Willy Garcia and I was interested in doing this. year was a wonderful year Former POW Jose D Hi- Jimmy L. Chavez, Joseph Joseph D. Layzer are now He told me the veterans for me because I met my nojosa, until his last breath, D. Layzer, Alex Tovar, Jose deceased. I miss each one of thanked me for my support Rodriguez, Willy Garcia, them. Still with us today for our veterans. He was so and Shorty Estabrook who are POW Oscar N. Cortez proud. Don’t forget to stop now lives in San Antonio. ,Jimmy Chavez and Jose and make time to thank a vet- Many veterans and com- Rodriguez. eran for their service to our munity leaders stood by me It took many community country. It matters. Thank and walked with me down members to join me in or- you San Antonio, Military Houston street, delivering chestrating the first Veterans City USA. parade flyers. Among them Parade on Saturday, Novem- Note: Dedicated to Mr. were past Commander of ber 18th, 2000. The tem- Tino Duran, Army Veteran. VFW District 20, Mr. Joe perature was 95 degrees on You will not be forgotten. Diaz, Congressional Medal the night before the parade. Of Honor recipient Louis Richard Rocco, retired Army Nurse Sylvia Sanchez, For- mer POW Howard Rey and veterans like Ramiro Mendez and Antonio Bustamante. All veterans had a story to share with me, especially our Former POW’s. They taught me to be strong, fair and to fight for what was right. Most importantly, they taught me VETERANS NEEDED TO BE RESPECTED! They fought for our country; for you and for me. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. Former POW, Jose D. 14 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 The 2018 Midterm Elections Pain and Promise O’Rourke lost by only to a nearly 60% increase over 200,000 votes out of more the 2016 midterm elections. than eight million votes cast. According to the Center Cruz’ victory was credited for Responsive Politics, the to his rural base in counties 2018 midterm elections may of north and west Texas. be, with over $5 billion of O’Rourke outperformed spending, the most expensive Cruz in every large metro midterm contest in history. area, with Beto’s win in Not only was it expensive, Houston, Cruz’s hometown, it was tumultuous. President Dr. Ricardo Romo was the biggest boost for Trump, The New York Times Election night produced Beto supporters. noted, “delivered slashing at- much excitement and many The Blue Wave did not tacks on immigration, railing surprises. Late into the eve- materialize in the U.S. Sen- against birthright citizenship, ning it was clear that a Blue ate races, and Democrats linking immigration without Wave had indeed swept actually lost a few Senate evidence to violent crime, elections, The Washington political moderates and in- across the United States giv- seats. While not all the votes and amplifying debunked ing Democrats control of the Post concluded that Presi- dependents. The millions of have been counted, the U.S. conspiracy theories about dent Trump’s remarks the Obama voters who shifted to U.S. House of Representa- Senate, now has 45 Demo- a migrant caravan in Latin tives for the first time in eight previous day summed up Mr. Trump in 2016 saw in crats and 51 Republicans. America.” his overall midterm political the midterms an opportunity years with a 230-205 margin. However, there is hope that The midterm elections to shift back to the Democrat gains made in local races will fold. This was especially true showed a significant in- help Democrats in 2020. Exit crease in engagement among of white educated subur- polls across America showed ban women who previously women, young voters and an approval rate for Demo- the LGBTQ community. leaned toward the GOP can- crats at 41% versus 37% for didates. The participation of these Republicans. newly energized voters gave More than 113 million In Texas, early voters went voters turned out for the mid- women and LGBTQ candi- to the polls in record num- dates victories in 110 con- term elections, significantly bers with nearly five million higher than the 83 million gressional races, a record votes cast. The huge turnout number. More could be that voted in midterm elec- of early voters made the tions in 2014. This year’s added as a few congressional midterm elections different races in Southern California election revealed that the from any other. The early political divisions between were still too close to call on vote ballot count in every Wednesday. Democrats and Republicans large metro area more than For many voters, the choic- strategy—fear and loathing. are sharper than ever. That Locally, the biggest sur- doubled from the previous es seemed clearer than in prise was Beto O’Rourke’s The Post noted that President may spell problems for set- midterm election of 2016. previous midterm elections. Trump “delivered a dark and ting a legislative agenda that remarkable race against Sen- The total early votes in Bexar The New York Times com- ate incumbent Ted Cruz. sometimes fact-challenged can address America’s most County, 414,192, amounted mented two days before message on immigration… pressing problems. Tuesday’s vote that “The digging deep into the tactics In exits polls, American run-up to the election, widely he used two years ago.” He voters cited health policies seen as a referendum on Mr. warned his audience: “If as their number one concern. Trump’s divisive persona you want more caravans, if While some Presidents have and hard-line policy agenda, you want more crime, vote governed efficiency with has revealed deep strains in Democrat tomorrow.” divided legislative bodies, the president’s political co- In 2016, President Trump it appears that passing im- alition and left him confined promised to build a wall portant legislation will be to campaign in a narrow between the United States more difficult if the present band of conservative com- and Mexico. Instead he built President continues his toxic munities.” a wall between himself and rhetoric against opponents. On the eve of Tuesday’s 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 15 SPORTS Spurs Starting to Come Together as One By Jessica Duran the Spurs system of team to focus on his own offensive the Houston Rockets. Led With how this Spurs team Heading into the NBA sea- play seem to work well with play and improving on the by James Harden and Chris is molding into, a young son, many were doubtful the DeRozan’s style of play. defensive side of the ball. Paul, this will be a challenge and hungry one, there are Spurs could be the team they He’s also been averaging Another standout this season for Forbes to keep up, and a definitely becoming the team once were with Tim Duncan, about a steal and almost a is third year player, guard will be an exciting face-off to not underestimate in the or even the team they were block away, so defensively Bryn Forbes. Forbes has between Harden and DeRo- West. last season. With incredible he’s becoming a better play- been a great fill in for the zan. play from new Spurs guard er on defense than he was missing Dejounte Murray, DeMar Derozan, the Spurs with the Toronto Raptors. Lonnie Walker IV, and Der- may be the team to look out When DeRozan isn’t pro- rick White. Forbes has been for come closer to playoff ducing, which has not been relentless from the 3pt line. time. the case this season so far, Shooting over 40% from the DeRozan is averaging 27 Spurs forward LaMarcus 3pt line, Bryn has been able ppg and 6 assists through the Aldridge steps in, averaging to stretch the floor, make bet- first month of play with the 20 ppg and about 9 rebounds ter decisions, and be a more Spurs and looking more and a game. A lot of the offensive confident shooter. more impressive. Having pressure has fallen off of The next key game and true never averaged more than 5 Aldridge with the addition of test for this young squad assists a game in his career, DeRozan, allowing Aldridge will be Saturday against NFL Coaches in Hot Seat Entering Week 10 By Jessica Duran for 259 yards with 2 touch- ing team’s safety against the Night Football. It’s the Cow- the past 3 seasons. Cowboys As the NFL enters week down passes, but Rodgers Rams may be further proof boys first loss on MNF since fans, known for being vocal, 10, teams are starting to pull was inaccurate with a lot of that McCarthy is out of touch 2014 and first home loss of are fed up and they aren’t the ahead or completely crum- throws and out of sync with now with creativity. Mc- the season. Garrett has been only ones. Cowboys great ble. Coaches tend to be the the rest of the offense. And Carthy has been the Packers the Cowboys Head Coach Troy Aikman called after fall guy for a team’s lack of this is throwing at just about head coach since 2006 with a since 2011 and in that time the game for a total coach- success. This year, there are 60% which has been Rodgers record of 124-74-2 and play- his record as a head coach ing staff rebuild. Maybe some coaches that definitely most accurate season ever. off record of 10-8. With the is 69-57 and just 1-2 in the he’s eyeing at owner Jerry stand out and are now on the But, due to late game Packers having not reached playoffs. Jones to give up his General hot seat. penalties and fumbles, this the Super Bowl since 2010, Scott Linehan, the Cow- Manager duties and hire an In what was supposed to season’s losses are com- time in the hour glass may boys Offensive Coordina- all new coaching staff. Only be the matchup of the year, pletely on Rodgers. Packers be up for McCarthy in Green tor is also in the hot seat. time will tell once the season the outcome exposed a lack fans question Coach Mike Bay, certainly not Aaron Although Cowboys Quar- ends. Being a head coach in of support around Green McCarthy’s leadership and Rodgers. terback Dak Prescott had any sport, at any level, is a Bay Packers quarterback coaching style and think his The Cowboys are facing a a dismissal game, the lack tough job. With it being half- Aaron Rodgers. The Pack- time is up. Questionable play similar situation, with their of leadership from Garrett way through the season, it’s ers lost to Tom Brady and calls, one being an up the head coach Jason Garrett fol- and lack of creativity from time for coaches and players the New England Patriots gut run play on the 2 yard lowing their 28-14 loss to the Linehan, has been a recipe to prove their worth. Time to 31-17. Aaron Rodgers threw mark leading to an oppos- Tennessee Titans on Monday for disaster for the Cowboys put up or shut up. 16 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 17 Just a Thought: Veterans Parade Day celebrations through all and wagons, others march. of November. He issued a Various school bands played new proclamation designat- patriotic music as the crowd ing November 2018 as Na- remembers the sacrifices tional Veterans and Military of those who served their Families Month. country with honor and dis- This year’s Annual Veter- tinction. ans Parade was expected to All the local VFWs and draw over two hundred and American Legion posts par- fifty entries of high school ticipate in the honoring of and junior high school ROTC those who died in battle, students. Also participating since passed on, and those Steve Walker is a Vietnam in the event, active military that are still with us. Corps veteran Hector A. He fought in many of the Veteran, former Justice of the members and veterans of The 2018 grand marshals Lopez and Air Force Brig. major battles of WWII, in- Peace and Journalist all ages and individuals in- of the United States Military Gen. Laura Lenderman, the cluding Operation Market By Steve Walker commander of the 502nd Air Garden, Battle of the Bulge Veterans Day 2018 is to- Base Wing and Joint Base and the Anzio landing. In day, Sunday, November San Antonio. 1945, Harris became a char- 11th, and designated as a The parade, sponsored by ter member of the 82nd Air- Federal Holiday tomorrow, the U.S. Military Veterans borne Association. He was Monday, November 12th. As Parade, dedicates the annual also a charter member of the a federal holiday Veterans parade to various veterans. U.S. Military Veterans Pa- Day is typically observed on This year was the 19th. rade Association and served November 11th every year. The 2018 Veterans Parade faithfully for 19 years until However, if it occurs on a is dedicated to Mr. Darrel G. his death. Sunday like this year then the Harris. Harris passed away Veterans Day at the Alamo following Monday is desig- in May 2018 at age 96. He today included the Bexar nated as the Federal holiday, was a WWII Veteran who County Buffalo Soldiers and if it occurs on a Saturday served 3.5 years in combat Commemorative Ceremony then either Saturday or Fri- operations in Europe. He and at the San Antonio Na- day may be designated. volved in various worldwide Veterans Parade included was assigned to the 504 tional Cemetery, 517 Paso When the Federal holiday conflicts. All branches of World War II and Korean Parachute Regiment of the Hondo Street. and November 11th dates service are represented. War veteran Command Sgt. 82nd Airborne and made a “It was a whole day of are different often times The annual parade to honor Maj. Andrew Reyna, U.S. total of 52 jumps, including celebrating our veterans and Veterans Day activities will America’s local heroes and Army Korean War veteran six combat jumps. We had a wreath laying cer- take place on both days and those who defended our Arthur Galindo, U.S. Marine emony for all of our deceased still many activities are often nation in time of war and veterans,” said U.S. Military scheduled the weekend lead- peacetime was expected to Veterans Parade Association ing up to Veterans Day even draw over 15 thousand sup- member Mike Mendez. if both dates match. porters on the downtown As a veteran who served in 2018 marks the Centennial streets of San Antonio. Vietnam, Desert Storm and Commemoration of the end Flag waving, cheering and other tours, I am proud once of World War I on November an occasional salute from the again to be a part of the U.S. 11, 1918. The theme for the crowd is a way to show their Military Veterans Parade 2018 Veterans Day Poster is: appreciation as the parade of San Antonio created and “The War to End All Wars” progresses down the city originally organized by my and featured a poppy and streets. good friend, Delia Guajardo. barbed wire. This year, the While some participants To all my fellow veterans President extended Veterans ride on horses, others in cars I say, “Thank you for your service.” 18 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2018

Sisters of Divine Providence of Texas join with Catholic Sisters across the U.S. in calling for “healing of divisions” Verstappen wins the The Sisters of Divine Providence of San Antonio, Texas join with Catholic Sisters across the United State in support for all who have experienced the horrific effects of racism, anti-Semitism, hatred and all other roots of the violence that has produced a moral earthquake in this country and polarized its people. We join with our Sisters in prayer for healing and in support of the following statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Mexican Grand Prix LCWR Extends Sympathy to the Tree of Life Congregation and Calls for the Healing of Divisions November 1, 2018

Our hearts are heavy, and our souls pained. The slaughter of our brothers and sisters in By Jorge Mendoza Sr faith gathered in prayer at Tree of Life Congregation is a profound tragedy. The intrusion of anti-Semitism and violence into God's sacred space is an abomination which must be Mexico- October 28- Mixed condemned. emotions abound during the The Leadership Conference of Women Religious extends its sympathy on behalf of Catholic sisters across the nation to the families of those who lost their lives, the Tree of Life Congregation, the Mexican Grand Prix. community of Squirrel Hill, and the people of Pittsburgh. We will mourn with you. We will pray with you. We will walk with you in the spirit of God's love. Fans from all over the world Shootings at synagogues and schools, churches and mosques, in our homes and on our streets have become all too common. The current political climate and growing polarization of our communities feed gathered to enjoy F1, the hate and spawn violence. The racist rhetoric and the senseless rancor must stop. White supremacists premiere event in motor and their white nationalist ideology must be exposed and denounced. Anti-Semitism, racism, and hate of all kinds must be clearly condemned by our religious and political leaders, and each of us as well. racing. The Mexican Grand We acknowledge that all of us have played a role in the polarization of our communities and the denigration of the other. Each of us must participate in the healing and binding of wounds for which our Prix takes place at the Auto- communities long. We offer our prayers for the members of the Tree of Life Congregation and for all who have been victims of hate and violence and we say loudly and clearly, enough. [Forwarded with dromo Hermanos Rodriguez permission and encouragement from LCWR.] in Mexico City every year.

We Sisters of Divine Providence believe in the power of Providence to bring all things to good and commit Ferrari race car drivers, Se- ourselves to act with courage and collaborate with others to heal what is broken and celebrate what is good in our world. bastian Vettel and Kimi ### Räikkönen were expected to the race and getting valuable in 2017. For more information, contact: Sister Anita Brenek, CDP (210) 434-1866 ext. 1163 win the race in order to ex- or points for his team. Vettel and Räikkönen were Ana María De La Portilla (210) 722-1060 tend the battle for the world Mercedes race car drivers, strong most of the race but

championship and landed in Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri they did not have enough second and third place. Bottas did not have a good power to catch Max Verstap- Red Bull Racing Tag qualifying day because of is- pen on his Red Bull Racing Heuer driver, Max sues with tire wear during the car. Verstappen also won at Verstappen,hungry for a win, race. Hamilton and Bottas Mexico in 2017 as well. was ready to ruin the party of had to reduce their laps times The constructors champion- Mercedes and Ferrari drivers in order to finish the race. ship is still in the air and most and took first place with a Hamilton needed to play it teams want to end the season final time of 1:38:28.851. safe to secure his 5th title and in a high note, especially the Mexican fans were loud, despite all their problems he drivers. beating the chances for rain was able to finish 4th on the Follow F1 at LA PRENSA and cheering for their Mexi- race and 1st on the driver’s TEXAS Follow Jorge Men- can hero, Sergio Perez. Perez championship. doza on twitter @MEN- reached 7th place mid way Mexico has become a sec- of the 71 laps at the Auto- DOZA RACING or Jorge ond home for Lewis Hamil- Mendoza Sports. Special dromo when a brake failure ton. He clinched his 4th title prevented him from finishing contributors: Jorge Mendoza at the Mexican Grand Prix Jr, Adrian Narvaez. 11 de Noviembre de 2018 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 19

Soy un veterano Puede ser que no me conozcas; la primera vez que nos veamos. Solo soy otro que ves en la calle Pero yo soy la razón por la que cami- nas y respiras libre. NON- PROFIT HIGHLIGHT Soy la razón de tu libertad. Soy un veterano Trabajo en la fábrica local todo el día. Soy dueño del restaurante justo en el camino Te vendo seguro, empiezo tu IV Get Healthier Without Having to Tengo los nietos más guapos que jamás verás Soy tu tendero, tu banquero. La maestra de su hijo Structure your Diet or Exercise Soy tu fontanero, tu barbero. El predicador de tu familia Pero hay una parte de mí que no of people who volunteer tionships and serv- sabes muy bien. Solo escucha un momento, tengo una reported an improved mood, ing real needs.” historia que contar 79 percent reported lower Joyce regularly Soy un veterano Me uní al servicio cuando aún era stress levels and 75 percent visits nursing and as- adolescente reported feeling physically sisted living homes, Cambié mi vestido de fiesta por camuflaje verdes. healthier. Other reported where she advocates Soy el primero de mi familia en hacer benefits include: reduced for residents’ rights. algo como esto Seguí a mi padre, como él siguió a su blood pressure, lower choles- “I help empower res- Desafiando mis miedos y ocultando terol levels, increased energy idents and their fami- mi duda. Me casé con mi novia antes de By Vonna Smith, Alamo and self-esteem, improved lies to ask questions enviarme Aging Ombudsman, immune system, weight con- and demand good Me perdí la Navidad, luego la Pascua El nacimiento de mi hijo Alamo Area Council of trol, and reductions of anxi- care for themselves Pero sabía que estaba haciendo lo que Governments ety and depression. and their loved ones” tenía que hacer. Serví en el frente de batalla, serví en There’s no magic pill to Joyce Reid, a Long-term says Reid. la base create a healthier you, but Care Certified Volunteer With commitments Até a los heridos Y rogó por la gracia de Dios. there is an alternative way to Ombudsman with the Ala- ranging from once a Di órdenes de disparar, seguí órdenes. strengthen your mind, body mo Area Agency on Aging month to a few hours ombudsman, public safety, Marché al conflicto en tierras lejanas (AAA), says “volunteering is a week, volunteering can En la selva, el desierto, en las monta- and soul - through volun- weatherization assistance ñas y costas. teerism. It’s no mystery that a natural part of my regular fit almost any schedule. and veteran services. To En bunkers, en carpas, en pisos de regiment – just like working The Alamo Area Council tierra húmedos. volunteering for charitable learn more about volunteer- Mientras luchaba en el suelo, en el causes benefits the recipi- out at the gym, eating healthy of Governments (AACOG) ing in your area, visit AA- aire, en el mar. foods and getting a good supports local governments Mi familia y amigos estaban en casa ent, but many people don’t COG.com or call (866)231- orando por mí. consider the positive side night’s sleep. It’s time that and citizens of 13 coun- 4922. Por la tierra de los libres y la casa de I give freely, and the benefits ties surrounding the Alamo los valientes. effects volunteering creates Volunteers do not receive Me enfrenté a mis demonios en trin- for one’s self. I get back are incalculable. Area – and regularly seeks monetary compensation, cheras y cuevas. There’s something truly assistance from the commu- Entonces un día temido, sin baterista According to a 2017 re- but some organizations and ni fife. search study by United- magical about connecting nity. Programs include aging programs may offer mileage Perdí un brazo, mi amigo perdió su with people, building rela- services, benefits counseling, vida. health Group, 93 percent reimbursement. Vine a casa y seguí adelante Pero para siempre fue cambiado Los peligros de la guerra en mi me- moria permanecieron Realmente no digo mucho, siento que no puedo Pero dejé un niño en casa, y volví a casa un hombre. Hay miles como yo Miles más que se han ido. Pero su legado vive a medida que avanza el tiempo. Cruces blancas en filas Y los nombres grabados en la cola. Recuérdanos lo que estas almas valientes tuvieron que hacer Soy parte de una beca, una banda poderosa y fuerte De cada hombre y de cada mujer. ¿Quién ha servido esta gran tierra? Y cuando Old Glory ondea. Me siento orgulloso, soy alto. La ayudé a mantenerla volando sobre ti, sobre todo. Soy un veterano 20 La Prensa Texas SAN ANTONIO 11 de Noviembre de 2018