Natalia’s Memorial Day service

Mayor Tommy Ortiz and Mr. Israel Laboie raise the flag above the Medina County Veteran’s Monument during the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in Natalia, celebrating the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served our beautiful country. Photo by Moose Lopez.

The flag bearers are:  Army Flag- Jerry Rogers; Navy Flag – George Redus Jr in honor of his Father who was in the Navy;  Coast Guard –  Jerry Jass for his son, Jacob Jass who is on active duty; Marine Corps- Rudy Juarez; Air Force Flag – Senior Airman Reagan Juarez, Active Duty (had just returned from Deployment); POW/MIA – Jaime Gomez

Pictured above is key note speaker Lenor Hackanoise. Photos by Moose Lopez.

Hands over hearts…the community celebrates love of our great country and everything it stands for while honoring and remembering the men and women who have stepped up to serve and protect the freedoms we hold so dear. Photos by Moose Lopez.