Editor,
Once again we thanked those who served our country in the armed
forces and remembered those we have lost.
Monday, May 26, 2008, the weather cooperated and members of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legions and Women’s Auxiliary of
Hollister and San Juan Bautista inspired us with a moving memorial
service on the plaza at Veterans Memorial building. Members played
taps and the National Anthem and the Color Guard fired a gun
salute. Other members barbecued and served a delicious lunch for
all who wished to purchase and support the veterans groups.
Thanks to those who served and to those who showed their thanks to veterans
Editor,
Once again we thanked those who served our country in the armed forces and remembered those we have lost.
Monday, May 26, 2008, the weather cooperated and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legions and Women’s Auxiliary of Hollister and San Juan Bautista inspired us with a moving memorial service on the plaza at Veterans Memorial building. Members played taps and the National Anthem and the Color Guard fired a gun salute. Other members barbecued and served a delicious lunch for all who wished to purchase and support the veterans groups.
Four pilots from Hollister Municipal Airport (all members of Hollister Airman’s Association), flew three Stearmen aircraft and one AT-6 over the ceremony and service and one member displayed his military jeep.
What was missing were our politicians to show their support. Thanks to Supervisor Pat Loe, who always attends Memorial Day services in May and Veterans’ Day services on November 11. She was the only one of 10 local politicians to attend the service.
Reminder to all city council members and supervisors of the board along with the whole community – please mark your calendars now for Veterans’ Day, November 11, to show your support and attend the parade, service and barbecue.
These two days are not just holidays from work and school. They are days to remember those who fought for our freedoms.
Remember, freedom is not free!
Ruth Erickson, Hollister
Reader issues retraction to earlier, critical letter
Editor,
I would like to issue a retraction in regard to my letter to the editor about illicit rose sellers in Hollister. I was not aware that the Hageman Family the owners of Texaco/Toro Petroleum allowed the rose sellers in question the right to sell on their property but also had a permit to sell as well. I am greatly sorry to those I offended especially the Hageman’s and all those associated with their family. I should have done my homework before I wrote my letter.
Deep regret,
Bill Mifsud, Jr., Hollister
