Colton Leader Thanked for His Service
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Fred Cordova of Colton has been a leader in the community for years and has no received the honor of a Colton Military Banner as part of the Colton's Military Banner Program. Fred Cordova served overseas in Korea during WWII.
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
The banner being hung, featuring Cordova's military picture.
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Fred and Ann Cordova stand in front of the truck with the banner raised behind them.
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Cordova with the support of the community behind him.
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The community gathers to watch and honor Cordova for his service to his country as he is memorialized on a banner in the city.
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Cordova stands with his wife, friends, and family, along with members of the Colton community.
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The purpose of the program is to pay tribute to veterans and deceased veterans with Veteran and Memorial banners.
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The Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program was formed for the benefit of recognizing those currently serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Promote the recognition of our military currently serving, veterans and deceased veterans.
July 9, 2014 at 08:20am. Views: 56
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