Salute to our Nation's Heroes - VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB)
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VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCB)

 

Salute to our Nation's Heroes

silhouette of soldier saluting with flag in background
Thursday, November 3, 2011

The Department of Veterans Affairs – VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, the UT Health Science Center San Antonio – Regional Academic Health Center and the city of Harlingen proudly present the 2011 “Salute to our Nation's Heroes” - a patriotic program honoring the sacrifices of all who served and fought for our freedom. The event will take place on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio – Regional Academic Health Center, 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd., Harlingen, Texas 78550.

The agenda includes the presentation of colors by the Harlingen Police Department color guard; singing of the Star-Spangled Banner and recitation of Pledge of Allegiance; remarks by Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell; remarks by VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System Acting Director Danna Malone; welcome and close by emcee Leonel Vela, M.D., regional dean, School of Medicine, UT Health Science Center; and very special entertainment by the fifth-grade choir from Freddy Gonzalez Elementary school under the leadership of Principal Arnoldo Benavides.  The fifth grade choir will perform a selection of patriotic songs including God Bless America. The elementary school in Edinburg is named for Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez (1946-1968), a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant who posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for service in the Battle of Huế during the Vietnam War.

This event is free and open to the public. The city of Harlingen is providing 150 chairs.  Punch and cake will be served after the program.

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