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Veterans' Memorial
Honor, Respect, and Gratitude
for Veterans who lived in Terlingua or are Terlingua descendants


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_ "I want to thank all of you that served or are presently serving in our Country's Military; and I Salute you...Air Force, Navy, Army, Marines, US Coast Guard. I want people to know that we are all VOLUNTEERS."
                                                   Msgt Ventura Franco (AF-ret) Pecos,Texas my hometown

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David Franco
After 17 years of serving us in the U.S. Air Force, David was honorably discharged in 1986 at the rank of Staff Sergeant.  David Franco was awarded the following:
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  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with Two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Air Force Overseas (Short) Tour Ribbon
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

In honor of the US flag and David's service to this flag.
          I Saw Her Today by Hope Franco
Every year we hear it said on Veterans day that we should remember our veterans all year round not just in November.  Here we have Hope Franco, who also served in the Air Force like her father, David Franco, remembering the flag, and the commitment to the flag the service of all who serve or served in the US military.  As she remembers them she reminds us to remember them outside of November.
Thank you, Hope.

Florentino "Tino" Franco
served in World War II
at the Battle of the Bulge
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Santiago Hinojos
served in World War II
Normandy Beaches - Battle of the Bulge
In the opening 27 minutes of the movie "Finding Private Ryan," we are given an insight into the horror of landing on the Normandy beaches on D-Day.  Imagine being there and not carrying a weapon.  That is what Santiago lived through.  As a medic he carried no weapon and faced these dangers, and all the way to and at the Battle of the Bulge, helping the wounded.  A TRUE HERO! Read about it in the Odessa American.
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Jose "Che" Lugo Franco Pena
served in World War II



Click the page icon below to read Juan-Paz Pena's introduction to the 36th Infantry Division and his cousin Che Pena.
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Cpl Manuel Lugo Pena served in World War I
US Army Corporal Manuel Lugo Pena was in 1917 he was at Camp Pendleton, Georgia.    Manuel Lugo is second from the left on the top row. 
Cpl Lugo Pena
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José Jiménez Martínez
served in World War II
Staff Sergeant Joe Martinez  served from 1942-1945 in the U.S. Army  in Company H in the Pacific front in  World War II .  He was honorably discharged.  On his return from the war he lived in Alpine, Texas where he was a very active member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.
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_On his return from the war he lived in Alpine, Texas where he was a very active member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.  He had 5 beautiful girls,  the oldest passed away when she was young. 

He was a loving Husband and Father.  He had 8 grand kids whom he loved greatly. "You will be greatly missed and remembered in my heart forever," your daughter, Gina Franco                                         Click here to see his obituary.


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buried in Terlingua, TX
                                            John M. Southard 
                                served in the Civil War

John joined Co B 4th Regiment Kentucky Mounted Infantry.  He was also a private in a Company of the 10th Regiment Kentucky Mounted Infantry. 

He was a prisoner of war in Andersonville Prison.  He was just about to turn 20 years of age when he was discharged around Aug 1864.  He was disabled by a saber wound.  He received Civil War pension checks in Terlingua.  read more

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buried in Marathon, TX
Joe White
Private First Class, José "Joe" White
served in World War I. 




There are discrepancies in the information for Joe.  Corrections are appreciated. 
                   See his unfinished family page here.


Pvt. Felix Z. Longoria and Dr. Hector P. Garcia

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We honor two World War II veterans who, although not from Terlingua, had a significant impact on all Terlingüeños and their descendants.  Felix Longoria volunteered in a mission against hidden Japanese sharp shooters and gave his life for his country.  That is to say, he died for us.  Click here to see his memorial in the Arlington Cemetery website. It has much additional information worth reading.

The refusal to allow his wake in the only funeral home in his home town in South Texas sparked Dr. Hector P. Garcia to take up his cause.  This is viewed as the event that triggered the civil rights movement for Mexican Americans.  We honor both of these great veterans.  Here is the trailer for the John J. Valadez' documentary about these events.
Here is a link to the organization Dr. Hector P. Garcia founded: the American GI Forum's veterans' services.

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