SAN DIMAS TO HONOR THEIR “TRUE HEROES”



The members of the San Dimas L.A. County Fair Community Committee recently announced that San Dimas residents who are currently on active duty with our Armed Forces will be honored on San Dimas Day (September 15th) at the Los Angeles County Fair.

Gary Enderle, Committee member and co-founder of San Dimas H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Establish a Remembrance of Every Serviceperson) stated: “We are so proud to be able to honor these men and women who are sacrificing so much. We currently have banners throughout the City for these individuals and we are eager to continue to demonstrate our support.”

As part of the San Dimas Day celebration, a reception at the Sheraton Fairplex, a parade, and the presentation of our “Heroes” will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

“Unfortunately, not all of our honorees will be able to be present,” said Janie Graef, co-founder of H.E.R.O.E.S. “In the event of their absence, we hope that family members will attend and accept the honor on behalf of their son, daughter or sibling.”

The individuals being honored include:
lst Lt. Matthew Armstrong, USAF
Hosp. Corpsman Timothy Baker, USN
Airman lst Class Philip Beserra, USAF
Staff Sgt. Matthew Brady, USAF
ET2 (SS) Jeff Bratt - USN
Staff Sgt. Daniel Cabrera, USAF
Seaman Michael Cabrera, USN
Staff Sgt. Joshua Coleman, USAF
Spc. Robert Corella, USA
WO2 John Dowling, USA
Sgt. Grace Foster, USA
Lt. JG Christopher Garcia, USN
Casey Harris, USA
Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson, USMC
Sgt. Eric Leos, USA
Capt. Joe Logan, USMC
Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Lukachie, USN
SKI - E6 Michael Lukachie, USN
Staff Sgt. Eric Malicki, USAF
Airman 1st Class, Cody Meeks, USAF
Pfc. Zachary Mukaha, USMC
Cpl. Luke Orrin, USMC
Airman 1st Class Andrew Ortiz, USAF
Eric Pasqualetto, USAF
Capt. Steven Pena, USAF
Petty Officer 3rd Class Traveck Randolph, USN
Staff Sgt. Edward Sakaue, USA
Airman 1st Class Daniel Sullivan, USAF
Chief Petty Officer Michael Sumbot, USN
Spc. William Venner, USA
Priv. 1st Class Ryan Wearp, USMC
Tech Sgt. Kerry Westerfield, USAF
2nd Lt. Amanda Wilson, USA
Sgt. Peter Yanez, USA

Also being honored are two individuals who gave their lives in service to our country – Sgt. Kyle Colnot, USMC and Ensign Jim Logan, USN.

If you know of an individual who is eligible for this honor, and not included in the above list, please call (909) 394-0036 or go on to the H.E.R.O.E.S. website at www.sandimas heroes.org for an application.




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