SAN ANTONIO — The leader of a national veterans' civil rights group formed to protect Mexican Americans from discrimination has been added to a commission tasked with devising a plan to remove Confederate names, monuments and symbols from military bases and assets.
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2021 Memorial Day
A solemn mnemonic to remember and honor those whom gave the ultimate sacrifice while in service in the defense of our great nation during conflict.
We salute you and rest in eternal peace.
We will not forget you.
Lawrence G. Romo
National Commander
American GI Forum of the US
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OBITUARY
Albert Gonzales
OCTOBER 19, 1951 – MAY 7, 2021
Albert earned his wings on May 7, at home surrounded by his family. Albert was a caring and loving family man who devoted his time to his granddaughter’s hockey games. As he always said, “number 6 on the ice but number 1 in my heart.”
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Latino civil rights leader will help remove Confederate symbols, names from military bases
Lawrence Romo heads a group formed to protect Mexican American World War II veterans from discrimination.
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