Salute
D-6 THE NEW MEXICAN Friday, July 4, 2008
Andrew Michael Roy
United States Air Force
Currently Serving in South Korea
We are proud of you. We love you and
miss you. God bless and keep you safe.
Love, Grandpa Reyes, Grandma Cordelia
and the Garcia’s.
Lt. John Darren Murphy
C Troop 2nd Squadron
6th Cavalry
Killed in an AH-64 Apache attack
helicopter crash in Illisheim, West
Germany on 10/19/89. He loved what he
was doing. We truly miss him.
Staff SSG Leroy Petry
Army Ranger
US Army
All of the family is so proud of you. You
have brought pride and honor to our
country and our families.
LeRoy N. Sanchez
US Naval Reserve
1969-1970
I served as a photographer.
I was stationed in both DaNang
and Saigon and traveled the entire length
of the country in this capacity.
Lt. Col.
Joseph R. CdeBaca
USAF
Thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made
throughout the years. We love and miss
you very much. All our love – Anita,
Ana Maria, and Estevan
Joe Jake Anaya
US Army 1965-1967
Vietnam Vet. Married to
Teresa Anaya; children: Michael, Patrick,
Julie, Jeanette; grandchildren: David,
Michaela, John, Carissa
Those Who Serve
PFC Felix D. Martinez
US Army WWII 1943-1946
Rancho de Taos, NM. Dad fought in the
bloodiest battle of WWII, The Battle of the
Bulge. Honorably Discharged. Decorated:
Good Conduct, Victory Medal,
Purple Heart.
Ret. SFC
Al Nokusille Cata
SFC Tony Cata (son)
Thank you both for the dedication
And sacrifice you’ve made in your
lives to proudly serve our country.
You truly are my heroes. Love, Clarice
W-2 Steven Drysdale
Black Hawk Pilot
US Army
All of the family is so proud of you. You
have brought pride and honor to our
country and our families.
SPC Raymond L. White
US Army, Baghdad, Iraq
1/04-11/04
Tommy, Annette Hooper and Family,
and Grandpa Ben
Ernest David Rodriguez
US Air Force and Air National
Guard - Currently Serving
Youngest son of 17 children. Served 2
tours in Iraq. Supervisor for multiple
machine shops, producing parts for the
F-16 Flying Tacos. An exceptional man.
Sammy Roybal
United States Marines 1962-1966
Vietnam Vet. Married to Patsy Roybal;
children: Chris, Ronnie, Karmella;
grandchildren: Samantha, Mikey,
Oceana, Adriana, Lucas, Ronnie;
great-granddaughter, Kiana
Aaron and Randi
Hernandez
United States Marine Corps.
With heartfelt pride for your courage,
commitment, and love of this great
country. We love you both very much.
Mom, Dad, Andy and Aurelia Hernandez
Isidro F. Saiz
US Army 40th Coast Artillery
1942-1945
Proudly served under the Alaskan defense
command in Adak, Alaska. He continues
to honor his comrades by reciting the
funeral rituals for deceased veterans.
Wayne D. Vigil, Jr.
United States Marine Corps
1991-1995
The epitome of a United States Marine
and one of the finest men
you will ever meet.
Lean, mean and “Yeah Baby” my Marine.
SPC Manuel C. Valdez
US Army Reserves
Albuquerque Unit
Proud Army Mom!
Tommy & Annette Hooper & Family,
and Grandpa Ben
Lance Corporal
Thomas Joseph Iddings
United States Marine Corp
Currently Serving
We are very proud of you and miss and
love you everyday. Please be safe and come
home - you are always in our prayers.
Major Mark A. Martinez
US Army – 1988 to Current
The parents of Mark are very
proud of our son’s military service
to our country. My dad served in
the Navy WWII, myself in 1953.
Corporal Jack Leonard Romero
US Army, 25th Infantry Division,
1951-1953
Jack served his country with pride during the
Korean Conflict, earning the Combat Infantry
Badge. Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great
Grandfather died Nov.11, 2000, Veterans Day.
Louis R. Armijo
Seaman 1st Class USNR 1943-1945
Aboard USS Lackawanna WWII. Born
and raised in Pecos, NM. Married to
Guadalupe Armijo; three children:
MaryAnn, Michael, Edna; and 12
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.
Sergeant Jason Everett
US Army 102nd
Screaming Eagles
Jason spent 2006 in Iraq and is now
in Afghanistan. Stationed at Fort
Campbell, KY. His family misses him.
We are very proud of him.
SPC Kevin D. Valdez
US Army 4/07-6/08
FOB Warhorse,
Baghdad and Baqubah and Iraq.
Proud Army Mom!
Tommy & Annette Hooper & Family,
and Grandpa Ben
Hilario “Larry” Garcia
US Army (Army Air Corp.)
1946-1947
I am very proud of you, as are your
grandsons, Mark and Thomas.
We miss you every day.
Love you.
Manuel E. Mares
US Army
Manuel joined the Army in 1944,
served overseas in Africa and India
until 1947. Reenlisted in 1948 and
stationed in Virginia and Kentucky
until discharge.
SPC Shawn E. Kesler
US Army
Your family is so proud of you.
We thank you for all of your
sacrifices to keep us all safe.
Love, Mom, Dad,
Darci, Jamie, Ashley
Col. A. Jane Carson
US Army 1962-1989
You served with distinction,
courage, and love of country.
Recognizing that peace,
above all, is the only victory.
Lt. Col. Robert Rodriguez
US Army
Seeing you spreading messages of
hope and freedom to Iraqi children, on
behalf of the family, made me
proud to be your cousin.
I love you
SGT. Benjamin P. Valdez
USMC 3/5 Marines
Infantry 9/04-5/05
Served in Fallujah and Iraq.
Proud Army Mom!
Tommy & Annette Hooper & Family,
and Grandpa Ben
George Michael Anaya
US Army 1969-1970
Killed in combat, 1970-Vietnam War.
Son of Andy and Mary Josephine Anaya;
brother to Joe Jake Anaya
SGT. Bennie M. Rivera
USMC 1963-1967
Test Fining his M-60 Machine Gun
before a patrol in Viet Nam, Hill 69
1964 in Chulie, Vietnam