Colton Leader Thanked for His Service
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
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.
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
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.
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
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.
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
Promote the recognition of our military currently serving, veterans and deceased veterans.
July 9, 2014 at 08:20am. Views: 62
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