All veterans—whether they were draftees or volunteers; whether they joined up in a time of war or a time of peace; whether they served on the front lines or in a support role, whether they fought on the beaches of Europe, in the jungles of Vietnam, or along the mountain ranges of Afghanistan—can lay their heads down at night knowing that they sacrificed for a cause greater than themselves. That they did their duty. And that they did it with honor. This applies to the valiant Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines of Post Monserrate Padilla #47 who continue serving with honor. (Todos los veteranos- reclutas o voluntarios; si se unieron en un tiempo de guerra o en tiempo de paz; si sirvieron en el frente o en un papel de apoyo, que lucharon en las playas de Europa, en las selvas de Vietnam, oa lo largo de las cadenas montañosas de Afganistán-puede poner sus cabezas por la noche sabiendo que ellos sacrificaron por una causa mayor que ellos mismos. Que ellos cumplieron con su deber. Y eso lo hicieron con honor. Esto se aplica a los valientes soldados, marineros, aviadores, infantes de marina del Puesto Monserrate Padilla #47 que continúan sirviendo con honor.)

 

 

JUAN VARGAS 90 years old

 

FRANCISCO ASCENCIO WWII fought in the Battle of Okinawa

 

FRANCISCO ASCENCIO 95 years old

 

GILBERTO LUCIANO 80 years old

 

GILBERTO LUCIANO KOREAN WAR 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF KELLY HILL AND JACKSON HEIGHTS

 

FELIX ESCAPA Korean War, fought in the battles of Jackson Heights and Kelly Hill

 

Felix Escapa celebrated 60 years as a member of the American Legion

 

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