Oxnard—The City of Oxnard’s Memorial Day remembrance continues with US Army Vietnam Veteran Sal Gonzales. Memorial Day is a day to remember the Men and Women from all generations who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their Country.
"WE’RE here to honor the enduring meaning of this day,” he said. “They represent the same conflicts, represented by time and circumstance. They were united by the common dedication that drove us, and all the Men and Women we honor today.”
Harbor Commissioner Jess Herrera served in Vietnam, and he was honored to speak at such a solemn remembrance.
“I thank everyone who wore the uniform in service to our Country, and today, I’m going to speak about friendship,” he said. “While we served, we made friends along the way. We met a lot of people, and we made a lot of friends, but there were some people who became your buddies.”
Jess’s friend was an Irish Italian from Rhode Island.
“I was minding my own business back in 1962 at Oxnard High School, and when I was 16, my Father suggested that I drop out of school, and become a brick layer like him,” he said. “All my Brothers…
