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November 16, 2007
| Veterans Day in San Jose |
Veterans Day parade paid tribute to the nation’s heroes
By Bill Highlander
Editor
“Veterans Day is dedicated to the extraordinary Americans who protected our freedom in years past, and to those who protect it today. They represent the very best of our nation. Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman has earned the lasting gratitude of the American people, and their service and sacrifice will be remembered forever.”
—President George W. Bush
The appreciation was sincere as veterans were honored in the San Jose parade on Nov. 11. Heroes, bands, boy and girl scouts, public officials, classic cars and vintage military vehicles marched through the Read more...
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| Anthony Aguilar Memorial Fund to benefit O.B. Whaley students
By Kathy Gomez
Special to the Evergreen Times
A memorial fund has been established in honor of long-time O.B. Whaley Assistant Principal, Mr. Anthony “Tony” Aguilar who passed away unexpectedly while on vacation in Mexico last April. The memorial fund was established by an endowment from Mrs. Ruth Yoshioka. She and her late husband, George, were close friends with Aguilar. Mrs. Yoshioka is keenly aware of how much the students and community of the O.B. Whaley area meant to Aguilar and it is her desire to honor “Tony’s memory and the Read
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