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The USO was formed in 1941 to lift the spirits of the troops and their families. During World War II, the USO became the G.I.’s “home away from home” and began a tradition of entertaining the troops that continues today.
Today the USO has over 160 locations around the world in 14 countries. It is estimated the USO has served more than 35 million Americans over its history. USO has had a downtown San Antonio presence since the early 1940’s. The USO mission is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. Between 1942 and 1964 there were about 30 “USO” activities scattered around San Antonio including a couple in the downtown area: the Jewish Welfare Board, Catholic Servicemen’s Center, and the Officers Center in the Casino Club, etc. These were all consolidated under one USO banner in 1964. In May 1989, the USO moved to its present location on the River Walk in the River Bend Parking garage (203 W. Market Street). San Antonio is now home to three USO locations with a fourth soon to open! The USO has a center in the San Antonio International Airport, Terminal B Baggage Claim. One at Military Entrance Processing Services (MEPS) on Ft. Sam Houston, introducing brand new service members and their families to the goodness the USO provides on the day they begin their military career. In the fall of 2016 a fourth state of the art, flagship, 6,000 sq. foot center will open at Ft. Sam Houston. San Antonio is one of five pilot sites to introduce the RP6 program connecting targeted resources for transitioning service members and their families in more efficient, effective, and positive ways on their path forward after military service. USO San Antonio is always by their side from the day they are sworn in until they transition into the next chapter of their lives after serving their country.
Quick Facts in 2015: H 100,690 military family members were served at San Antonio centers. H 60,239 troops & their families benefited from programs and events hosted by USO San Antonio.
H 157 USO Volunteers are the heart and soul of USO San Antonio. They contributed a grand total of 16,673 service hours (an average of 106 hours/volunteer). We have 9 staff members.
Helpful USO links: http://us.uso.org/SanAntonio http://www.facebook.com/USO.SanAntonio
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As a humanitarian and philanthropist, Dr. Patsy Torres is passionate about giving back to her community and advocating for equality, justice, and rights for all. Her respect and gratitude to the US Armed Forces has driven her to support and participate in countless events for the military as well as with organizations that support the troops. Her parents both served in the Army while stationed in Japan; where they met, fell in love and were married. They returned to the states just in time for Patsy to be born in San Antonio Texas. Later on, Patsy’s little brother joined the Marines. As a professional recording artist and entertainer Patsy performs all styles of music including Tejano, mariachi, oldies, Christian, classics, jazz and blues. She discovered her celebrity status gave her the ability to help others. Patsy has donated her time and efforts to hundreds of organizations including those that help veterans and their families as well as every branch of the military. Just a few include: Operation Homefront, Wounded Warriors, PACAF, DOD, Veterans Association, and many more. http://www.patsytorres.com/bio.htm
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Dear Parade Attendees and Participants, For more than a century, Budweiser and its wholesalers have supported our nation’s military and its service men and women past, present and future. As San Antonio’s local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, Silver Eagle Distributors is proud to be part of these efforts and support local initiatives that celebrate our men and women in uniform. Today’s parade provides all of us the opportunity to say thank you to the members of our armed forces, their families and our veterans, who all give so greatly to our community and our country. Silver Eagle is proud to sponsor today’s festivities and thanks the Paseo del Rio Association for putting together an event that allows all of us here locally, and those watching around the world, to offer our gratitude to these brave men and women. On behalf of Budweiser and Silver Eagle Distributors, I want to say thank you to the men and women who serve our country for the sacrifices they make on behalf of the American people every day. Thank you for joining us in support of our troops and veterans. We hope you enjoy the parade and God Bless America! Sincerely,
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The 2016 Armed Forces River Parade is proud to salute the USO for 75 years of supporting the troops! Eight of the floats in the parade represent the wars within the seven decades of service.
1 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, FORT SAM HOUSTON
Grand Marshal, Dr. Patsy Torres
The first soldier arrived at Fort Sam in 1845. As one of the Army’s oldest installations, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. It is now part of Joint Base San Antonio. 2016 Grand Marshal Dr. Patsy Torres’ is a native of San Antonio and an international Tejano recording artist superstar who devotes time and energy supporting all branches of the Armed Forces.
2 UNITED STATES ARMY
The 323rd Army Band “Ft Sam’s Own” performs an average of 370 times per year. Fort Sam Houston has been home to military bands since the late 1890’s, including the 2nd Infantry Division Band and the Fifth Army Band. “Fort Sam’s Own” is requested frequently for performances ranging from military ceremonies to holiday concerts. It has been an integral part of the musical education of children in the greater San Antonio area and South Texas.
3 WORLD WAR II
THE CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY
WWII was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and involved the vast majority of the World’s nations and was the most widespread war in history involving more than 100 million people from over 30 countries resulting in an estimated 50 to 85 million fatalities. Also known as The Gateway to Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, Universal City is a dynamic community situated approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio and home to the fabulous Olympia Hills Golf Course. Founded in 1960, the city is recognized for its commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach to development and municipal services. Universal City is one of the first Green Power cities in the nation and has been nationally honored for the quality and taste of it water! Universal City supports and honors our nation’s military throughout the year and host the oldest running Veterans Day Parade in the area.
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MAD DOGS BRITISH PUB
In 1984 Mad Dogs British Pub opened in Hong Kong which was then part of the Colonial British Empire. From day one we proudly offered hospitality, good food and ice cold beer to the British and American soldiers. The US 7th Fleet was a regular visitor to the pub with as many as 10,000 sailors enjoying Mad Dogs. It became famous throughout Southeast Asia for the special brand of western R&R offered to allied servicemen. In 1996 Mad Dogs opened its first British Pub on US soil right here on the San Antonio River Walk. Since that day, Mad Dogs has proudly served a generation of fine young US military, graduating from basic training in San Antonio, Military City USA.
5 WORLD WAR II ROSIE THE RIVETER THOMAS J. HENRY Injury Attorneys
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the American women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies. These women often took jobs replacing male workers who were in the military. Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys is the largest personal injury law firm in Texas. The firm’s owner, Thomas J. Henry, comes from a proud military family. His father, Frank Henry, is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was awarded a Purple Heart and two Distinguished Flying Crosses for his service. Thomas J. Henry and the entire firm are proud supporters of the U.S. Military and are proud to sponsor the Armed Forces River Parade.
6 UNITED STATES MARINES
Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Antonio’s mission is to seek out and find the highest quality young men and women to take up the challenge to earn the title of a United States Marine. In order to continue maintaining the high Marines Corps and Department of Defense quality standards and attain a diverse entry-level population representative of national demographics, we strive to enlist only the best and the brightest youth of America. We seek individuals who are mentally, morally and physically qualified to be transformed into Marines and foster our “Elite Warrior” culture. Each applicant must embrace our core values of honor, courage and commitment. We are not taking applications, only commitments. This philosophy is our ethos.
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7 KOREAN WAR DOZER
MLK COMMISSION, 30TH ANNIVERSARY
The Korean War started on June 25, 1950 when North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea. The 38 parallel was an arbitrary line chose by World War II victors. American civilians were evacuated by order of President Harry Truman and a few days later Congress funded U.S. military action which officially continued for three more years.
8 KOREAN WAR JUKE BOX
AIR FORCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Juke boxes were at their height of popularity in the 1950’s which coincides with the Korean War. Threefourths of all records produced were used in juke boxes during that time. For over 60 years, Air Force Federal Credit Union has had the pride and honor of supporting the financial needs of our military members and their families worldwide. Air Force FCU also generously gives back to both the military and local San Antonio community. The credit union supports the Wounded Warrior TRACK program, the Lackland Fisher House, the Airman Heritage Foundation and many more military organizations, as well as the San Antonio Food Bank and the Credit Unions for Kids organization through financial support, educational classes and volunteer hours. We honor and support those that have scarified so much for our freedom.
9 TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Twelve battles of the Texas Revolution took place between October 1835 and April 1836, a battle between Mexico and rebellious colonist in Mexican Texas. The Texas Revolution ended with the Battle of San Jacinto when General Santa Ana ordered the Mexican army to return to Mexico. The San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to celebrate the men and women of America’s armed forces. Tourism creates jobs, spurs business development, and funds projects that enhance the quality of life. This means that there are more jobs, more opportunities and more city amenities for the many veterans and military personnel who live and work here. San Antonio is perfect for reunions and family gatherings for those in the military. With the beautiful River Walk, family-friendly activities, some of the best food around and special deals for military members, our city offers great ways to make unforgettable memories together. www.VisitSanAntonio.com
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10 UNITED STATES NAVY
America’s Navy protects and defends America on the world’s oceans. Navy ships, submarines, aircraft and, most importantly, tens of thousands of America’s finest young men and women are deployed around the world doing just that. They are there now. They are also in San Antonio. America’s Navy has a strong presence here in Military City, USA. There are 11 Navy commands and activities located across San Antonio, and the number continues to grow. These 11 commands have anywhere from 7,500 to as many as 10,000 sailors assigned here annually, depending on Navy student attendance.
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PASEO DEL RIO ASSOCIATION
The Vietnam War lasted from 1954 through 1975 and pitted communist North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1969 to promote, protect and preserve the San Antonio River Walk. This is done through the creation of special events such as the Armed Forces River Parade and RIO Magazine.
12 WASHINGTON MONUMENT H-E-B
In 1783, Congress voted to erect a statue of Washington, commander-in-chief of the American army during the Revolutionary War. Washington scrapped the plans when he became president due to funding. In 1799 Washington died. In 1833 a society was formed to raise funds to build Washington a memorial. In 1848 the cornerstone of the monument was laid but the project was abandoned again due to funding. In 1879 work on the monument resumed and was completed in 1884. It opened to the public in 1888 and at the time was the world’s tallest structure. For more than 110 years, H-E-B’s commitment and involvement in the community has been an important part of the way we do business. H-E-B is proud to support causes that are important to our customers and Partner employees including honoring the brave men and women who defend our nation’s freedom and their families through our Operation Appreciation initiative that focuses on internal and external recognition and support programs.
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13 VIETNAM & BOB HOPE USO
Bob Hope’s unwavering commitment to the morale of America’s servicemen and women is legendary. He is the undisputed poster child for the USO. He began entertaining the troops in 1941 and continued through 1994. His tours abroad spanned World War II through Operation Desert Storm. The USO was formed nationally and locally in 1941. Their mission is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation and while transitioning back to civilian life. San Antonio is home to 3 sites with a 4th on the way. USO.org/SanAntonio.
14 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win … in air, space and cyberspace. Located at Joint Base San Antonio Randolph the 12th Flying Training Wing manages all airmanship programs for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, and Introductory Flight Screening for all Air Force officers scheduled to enter pilot, combat systems officer, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft training. The wing also hosts an Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals program and conducts Electronic Warfare Training for the U.S. Air Force and multi-national forces.
15 OPERATION DESERT STORM WARM SPRINGS
In August of 1990 Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq, ordered his army to cross the border into tiny Kuwait. In January 1991 when they refused to leave, Desert Storm began with U.S. bombing. A ground war was added in late February. Even though Iraq agreed to a ceasefire that same month the Iraqi troops detonated explosives to oil wells creating environmental disaster and more loss of life. Warm Springs Hospital System honors and salutes our armed forces and military personnel. Warm Springs is celebrating over 70 years of high quality, dedicated and outstanding healthcare to the community. Warm Springs is a subsidiary of PostAcute Medical operating in over 24 facilities in 6 states across the country. Our services include long term acute care, in-patient and outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and assisted living brain injury programs.
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16 UNITED STATES CONTITUTION
The U.S. Military Veteran’s Parade Association
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was created on September 17, 1787 and ratified on June 21, 1788 by 39 of the 55 delegates of the Philadelphia Convention. The original document is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Twenty-three of the signers of the Constitution were veterans of the Revolutionary War.
17 LIBERTY TORCH FREEDOM SOUTH TEXAS FORD DEALERS
To show appreciation for all that the military does for our country, The South Texas Ford dealers are offering a Military Appreciation incentive to those who serve or have served in the United States Military. For more incentive and qualification details please visit your Local Ford Dealer or visit southtx.texasford.com. Thank you, and enjoy the parade!
18 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and the only military organization within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has participated in every armed conflict and safeguarded America’s waterways, environment and maritime interests around the world. Created by the merger of the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life-Saving Service, the U. S. Coast Guard is simultaneously and at all times a military force and a federal law enforcement agency dedicated to safety, security and stewardship missions. They save lives. They protect the environment. They defend the homeland. They enforce Federal laws on the high seas, the nation’s coastal waters and its inland waterways. They are unique in the Nation and the world. They are true to their motto “Semper Paratus”, Always Ready.
19 OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOMAFGHANISTAN
TEXAS A&M University-SAN ANTONIO
The war lasted from 2001 to 2014 but United States military forces, both combat and non-combat, now occur under the name Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. This was a joint effort of the U.S., U.K. and Afghanistan. All operations had a focus on counterterrorism activities. A&M-SA is a military embracing institution with the unique Patriots’ Casa, a stand-alone building that assists the military community with the transition to academic life. A&M-SA is the only Purple Heart University in San Antonio and offers the lowest tuition rates of any four-year university in the city. Tour the campus and meet student & faculty champions at becomeajaguar.com
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20 OLD GLORY
DREAMS FULFILLED THROUGH MUSIC
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music was chartered as a nonprofit organization in 2005 in San Antonio. However, the Dream began in 1999, as the Senior Girl Scout Gold Award project that one of the founders, Kathryn Marie Archuleta, designed for the community service portion of her Gold Award. DFTM is a pioneer in the development of creative teaching for students with all types of disabilities. Whether the student’s needs are for music therapy or a program of adaptive teaching strategies in a private lesson setting, it is the goal of DFTM, to identify qualified teachers and therapists who can provide services that will result in bringing the joy of making music to all with special challenges.
21 MILITARY AMBASSADORS
The Original Mexican Restaurant
Each branch of the service has their own selection process for selecting San Antonio Military Ambassadors. The Ambassadors begin in February and serve for one full year representing their branch of the service during Fiesta and at numerous city-wide celebrations. Satisfy your craving for Mexican food at the famous River Walk restaurant, The Original Mexican Restaurant, housed in a 19C building. It opened in 1984 and was named after another restaurant by the same name that operated from 1899 to 1960 in downtown. Breakfast is served till noon and don’t miss the famous cheesecake! The Original is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offers discounts to members of the military.
22 WORLD UNITY WALMART
Walmart proudly supports our veterans. On Memorial Day 2013, Walmart launched its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment to offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran since that time and its goal to hire more than 250,000 veterans over five years. To date, Walmart has hired 120,000 veterans, including 16,325 here in Texas. In addition to Walmart’s commitment to hiring, this year Walmart is donating $1 million to the GI Forum to support veteran outreach initiatives.
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23 STATUE OF LIBERTY
SAN ANTONIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MILITARY AFFAIRS
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the U.S. by France to celebrate America’s first 100 years as a nation. It commemorates the alliance between France and the U.S. during the Revolutionary War. Her face and attire come from the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom from tyranny and oppression. Her foot is raised as if she is continually on the move, forever bringing freedom to others.
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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SOUTH TEXAS CHAPTER
On July 8, 1776, the Liberty Bell rang to summon the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon. It rang for the last time on Washington’s birthday in 1846 when it cracked beyond repair. After the diviwsive Civil War, the Liberty Bell would travel across the country as a symbol of unity. Of all the battles our Armed Forces fight, suicide shouldn’t be one of them. Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., yet preventable. Among the military, the rates are much higher. The mission of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention South Texas Chapter is to save all lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide through advocacy, providing resources and supportive events. Learn the warning signs at www.afsp.org/about-suicide
25 LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUDWEISER
The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922 to honor the 16th president of the United Sates, Abraham Lincoln and has been a symbolic focus of race relations. Silver Eagle, the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch distributor, is committed to supporting the Armed Forces. As a large company in “Military City, USA,” Silver Eagle supports over 40 military organizations that give back to those who serve or have served and their families through scholarships, medical support, and memorials. In 2014, Silver Eagle provided two $5,000 scholarships to children of military men and women who have been killed or disabled in service to our country through the Folds of Honor Foundation. Silver Eagle contributes $15,000 annually to Project MEND for their Veterans program to provide durable medical equipment and assistive technologies medically necessary for rehabilitation and recovery.
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J THANK YOU! J The Paseo del Rio Association would like to thank the sponsors of the 2016 Armed Forces River Parade, without whom this family-friendly, free salute to the military would not be possible.
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Maj. Charles E. Cheever Jr., Broadway Bank Chairman Emeritus
GOOD IS honoring our military heritage. What is good? Good is a bank started by a military officer and his wife to serve the banking needs of fellow service members and all San Antonians. It’s deep roots in the local military community, and a gratitude that goes back 75 years. For Broadway Bank, good is being an integral part of Military City USA and supporting our service members every day! CELEBRATING
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Yellow Ribbon PROJECT
TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com Yellow Ribbon Project is a thoughtful way to honor those who have served or are currently serving in all branches of the Armed Forces. Honorees name will appear on TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com from date of purchase till parade day. If purchased in time, honorees name will also appear in this program. US Army, PFC Crisan US Air Force (Active) Edward Master Sgt. US Army (ret. WWII) Val USAF, Airman 1st Class Valentine US ARMY Jose Aguayo US ARMY George Aguayo SP3 US ARMY Luis Aguayo US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Manuel Aguayo Jr E-5, US Navy Auriel Banda Vietnam Navy Veteran E3 (Deceased) John Bargas Sr. E8 Special Forces James Battle Sergeant First Class Miltonette (Kay) Baysinger
US Army (Active) Pasquale Beck
SPC US ARMY Julius Joe Buynoch
US Marine Corps (Active) Richard Coronado II
US Naval Aviator Lieutenant George Benning
Retired Sgt. Amador Campbell
MTSA Robert Cox
SGT Army National Guard Will Benning SSgt USMC Engineer Equip Chief (Retired) Thaddis Bosley Retired USAF Robbie Bowman
US Navy E4 Active Chloe E Campos PHC (USN, RET) (Deceased) Edward Carr
E-6, US Air Force (Ret) John Cox, Jr. Fallen Hero Jean Crowell USMC CPL Eloy Cruz
Chief, US Air Force (Ret) Albert Carrillo
US Army PVT Conrado Cruz
USMC Anthony Castro
Corporal US Marine Corp Brandon Day
US Army (Deceased POW) William Braun
AAF Tech (Deceased) Harold Clay
A1C US Air Force Justin Broderick
Gen., USAF Marty Colladay
SMSgt US Air Force (Ret) Anthony J Brown
Corporal, USMC Peter Collins
Chief Master Sergeant (Deceased) Robert Brown
SP 5 US Army Lynne Conklin
Staff Sergeant Olivia Bryson
Sgt. - US Air Force Stephen Conklin
2nd LT USMC UAS Mission Commander Marques Butler
2nd LT USMC - UAS Mission Commander Kendrick Cooper
Lt. US Air Corp Dr. Harold C. Day CPT. US Army (Deceased) Richard S. Dehart USAF SRA Patrick G. Dillingham US ARMY VIETNAM VETERAN Charles Gilbert Dotson AB US Air Force (Active) Sully Drue
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E-3 US Marine Corp (Deceased) Bill Drue, Jr.
Chief Warrant Officer Austin Graham
CS2 (USN, Retired) Gordon Hays
2nd Petty Officer US Navy Eric Latone Jr.
US Air Force Monte Dugi
Major US Air Corp Robert Grinnan
US Army (Deceased) Floyd Herrera
E-8, US Air Force (Ret) Cipriano Lewis
Capt. US Air Corp Manning Grinnan
Lcpl USMC -KIA 2 Nov.06 – Iraq Luke Holler
Lt. US Navy Lewis Grinnan
Lt. Col. US Marine Corp John James
Admiral, US Navy (Deceased) Benjamin S. Lewis
Major US Air Corp Shep Grinnan
SGM Brian Jergens
Army Stephen Liepman
SGT Brian C. Jergens
US Naval Aviator Lieutenant Preston Lunkin
TSgt US Airforce Ret. Samuel Dugi US Air Force (Active) William Edwards US Army (Ret) Simon Timothy Ellis US Army (Deceased) Santos Encarnacion Sra, US Air Force Demetris Erickson US Army Urbano Esquivel Vietnam Navy Veteran E3 (Deceased) Johnny V. Fawn First Sergeant (Retired) Toledo Frank LSC (USN)Christopher Franklin SSgt (Marines WWII Vet) (Deceased)Lawrence Franklin E7 Chief William Fraser US Army Roberto Frysinger US Navy (Ret)Samuel Frysinger Lt. US Navy John Galvan Lt. Col. US Air Force Leonora Galvan Staff Sergeant (Active) Jonathan Garza WWII (Deceased) Rolland Gawlik E4 US Army Richard Goodwin
Corporal US Army Cullen T. Grinnan, Jr. Capt. Merchant Marines William F. Grinnan, Sr. Private 1st Class Ramon S. Guerra
SMGT US Air Force (Ret) Augustine Jones E-5, US Air Force Tom Kahn Airman Corey Keil
Lt. Col. US Air Force (Ret) Diana Guerra
Sr. Master Sergeant (Deceased) Tom Keller
SSGT US Air Force (Deceased) Juan G Guerra Jr
Colonel, US Army (Ret) Joseph Kenyon
USAF, Senior Airman John Guerrero TSGT Frank Hall Lance Corporal, US Marine Corp Joshua Hansen SPC Brandon Hansen Staff Sgt. US Marine Corp Jason Hansen TEC3 (Deceased) US ARMY Richard Harlow Jr Sergeant Frank Harrell Col. USAF Marv Harris SFC Joseph Hart WWII (Deceased)Mitchell Hartmann STG E-7, US Army (Deceased) Zach Harvey
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Ensign US Navy John Kiely Lt. Col. US Marine Corp Charles Kilpatrick E-3 PFC, US Army Robert Kincer TSGT. US Air Force Victor Klesel A1C USAF Doug Knoke USMC SGT Raul G. Krummen U.S. Navy Shawni Kurdziel U.S. Navy Patrick Kurdziel Jr. (Deceased) Army Benny Lail US Navy (Deceased) Richard Latini
Capt. USAF Dan Liberator
USNR (deceased)Michael Lyons LCpl Tommy Lee Macias TSGT Mark Maiorana WWII (Deceased) Cody Maldonado SM Sgt, USAF Tim Marchand Col. USAF Sam Martin Major Scott Martin Sgt. USAF Samuel Martin Sr. Lt. Col. US Army Robert Martinez Airman Carol Martinez AAF Tech (Deceased) Donald Martinez BM1 (USN)Anthony Mascari PVT Ernest Mata (deceased) US Air Force (Ret)Daniel Matos General, USAF Bill McBride MTSA Joseph McCall
E-7, US Air Force (Deceased) Daniel McClinton
Staff Sargent US Air Force (Active) Mathew Owens
SMSgt, US Air Force (Ret) Chata McClinton
TSgt, US Air Force (Ret) Quentin Paige
PHCS (USN, RET) Virgil McColley
US Army (Ret) Jacob Perdomo
Capt. USAF Steve McKinney
US Army Korea Veteran (deceased) Ike Perez
Vietnam Vet Sgt E-5/US Army Russell Rose
Sergeant Hector Medina
US Army Cheryl Perez
USAF Airman Gabriel Menc
Sgt. USAF Richard Peterson
Major, US Air Corp Bill Roth
US Air Force Adrian Mendoza
Seaman 1st Class Joe Peterson
US Army SFC Kyle Ruddock
CPT. US Army (Deceased) Benito Mendoza
Robert Plaice
USMC SGT Jose Luis Saenz, III
General, USAF Louis Menetrey Staff Sergeant (Deceased) Wayne Miller US Army Michael Morales Sergeant David Muñoz
Staff Sgt USArmy/ Infantry Ralph H Plaice ll E4 US Navy (Active) Nate, Lisa, Avery Pollock US Army George Portley CWll Steve Pourner SFC David Quigley
Marine (Deployed) Nicholas Rodriguez
Sgt. 1st Class US Army Michael Seiffert
Boatswain Mate Jim Rooney
Pvt. 1st Class US Marine Corp. James Seiffert
Sargent Bob Rooney
SMsgt US AF Robert Seiffert
Corporal Mike Rooney
USN AO Kylie Ruddock
CPL (KIA WWII) Joseph Sanchez US Air Force (Ret) Alex Sanchez E-7, US Air Force (Ret) William Sanchez
SFC (RET)Frank Quiroz
SSGT US Air Force (Deceased) Hector Schally
US Army Retired Howard Redin
US Navy (Deceased) Charles Alvin Scharas
U.S. Navy HA Anthony Castro David Reid
General, USAF John A, Schaud
Private Mac Neisen
Sergeant (Deceased) Earl Renninger
Lt. General USAF Bill Schneider
Retired Sgt. Grant Oglesby
US Army PVT Santiago Reyes (deceased)
Airman 1st Class Zachary Schofield
Chief Master Sergeant (Deceased) Timothy Ong
COL Romie Richardson
Staff Sergeant Michael I. Schultz
Corporal US Marine Corp Aaron Kyle Murphy US Army (Ret) Frank Mutz Corporal John C. Nameth
US ARMY VETERAN SFC SAMUEL MATOS Jacob Otero Major Richard Owens
Master Sergeant (Retired) SFG-A. Christopher Richter Lieutenent Colonel (Retired) Edwin Richter
LCpl Thomas Schumacher Capt. Jim Schumacher CMsgt. USAF Curtis Seiffert
Msgt. USAF Steven Seiffert Seaman, US NavyDonald Seiffert Msgt. USAFBrian Seiffert Sergeant Joe Sepulveda, III E8 Special Forces James Sepulveda, Jr. Lieutenant Colonel US ARMY Aaron Serna United States Marine Corps Brianna Shanley United States Marine Corps Cody Shanley TSGT, US Air Force (Ret) Kenneth Shaw-Mason Sergeant (Deceased)Joy Sherrick Staff Sergeant Elsa Sholty Staff Sergeant (Deceased) Ben Shouse Sergeant Edward J. (Butch) Siggelko, Sr. Colonel (Retired) USAF Dennis Sistare US Army, Specialist Melvin Slaughter Master Sergeant, US Army James Smith Major General USAF Bob Smolen
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Yellow Ribbon PROJECT E-4, US Navy Harold Sotelo Staff Sergeant (Active) Philip Spatz PVT William Stalcup U.S Marine Corp Sgt. William Stalcup United States Air Force Howard Stevens First Sergeant Michael Steward Chief Warrant Officer Bernardo A. Strong
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Major Michael Strong Commander US Navy (Ret)Travis Swierc Corporal, US Air Force (Ret) Christopher T. Tharp Sergeant James G Tijerina Jr US Marine Corps (Ret) Andrew Torkarz US Navy James Torkarz US Army SGT Daniel Torres
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SSG US ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Ashley Traxler
Private 1st Class Elizabeth Walsh (deceased)
Corporal Miyaca Twodogs
Capt. USAF Geoffrey Wilkins
WWII (Deceased) Elias Tzell
PVT, US ARMY Matthew Wilman
Airman First Class Troy Van Houten
2nd Class Petty Officer US Navy Chad Winters
United States Air Force Troy Van Houten
E4 US Army Tyrone Wright
Sergeant First Class (Retired) Larry Vaughn
USMC, PFC Daniel Zakrewski
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Saluting Those Who Serve Us Walmart will offer a job to any eligible veteran who has been honorably discharged since Memorial Day 2013. Walmart has a strong, ongoing commitment to supporting the brave men and women who have sacrificed on behalf of the safety and well-being of our nation. We believe it is our duty and honor to support our men and women in uniform not only when they are on the battlefield, but also when they return home and transition to civilian life. We also work to support veterans in areas beyond employment and job security by partnering with organizations such as Goodwill, Operation Homefront |and others that share our goal of supporting our military men and women and their families. To learn more about our efforts to support veterans and military members, visit www.walmartcareerswithamission.com
2016 Paseo Del Rio Association Board of Directors The Paseo del Rio Association was formed in 1968 to promote, protect and preserve the River Walk. This is done through special events, public education and Rio Magazine. The association also serves as an advocate for member businesses. For more information call 210-227-4262.
President Tammy PeacockWerline Hard Rock Café PRESIDENT-ELECT Laurence Seiterle Zurich Properties Treasurer Pierre Olivier Casa Rio Restaurant secretary Andy Hearon El Tropicano Hotel member At Large Maria Martinez Marriott Plaza San Antonio
hair, Operators C Committee Andreas Esparaza Boudro’s
Board of Directors Mark Bohanan Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
Executive Director Maggie Thompson Paseo del Rio Association
Bob Buchanan The Original Mexican Restaurant
Ex-Officios John Carbajal San Antonio Restaurant Association Jim Mery Center City Development and Operations Dept. Anthony Piazzi Centro San Antonio Steven Schauer San Antonio River Authority
Kevin Donohue Donohue Media Michael Dudek The Westin Riverwalk Mae Escobar aMAEzing Marketing Group James Kinney Splashtown Kevin Latone Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
Sammie Guajardo Dave & Buster’s Shanon Miller Office of Historic Preservation, COSA Ric Morales Silver Eagle Distributors Andres Munoz, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau Chris Oviatt Shops at Rivercenter Brad Parscale Giles-Parscale John Seabers Sinclair Broadcasting Ryan Wood Dick’s Last Resort