Colton Leader Thanked for His Service
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
Fred Cordova of Colton has been a leader in the community for years and has no received the honor of a Colton Military Banner as part of the Colton's Military Banner Program. Fred Cordova served overseas in Korea during WWII. .
Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Grossich
The banner being hung, featuring Cordova's military picture. .
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Fred and Ann Cordova stand in front of the truck with the banner raised behind them. .
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Cordova with the support of the community behind him. .
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The community gathers to watch and honor Cordova for his service to his country as he is memorialized on a banner in the city. .
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Cordova stands with his wife, friends, and family, along with members of the Colton community. .
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The purpose of the program is to pay tribute to veterans and deceased veterans with Veteran and Memorial banners..
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The Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program was formed for the benefit of recognizing those currently serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces..
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Promote the recognition of our military currently serving, veterans and deceased veterans. .
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By Samantha Carlson
Community Writer
07/09/2014 at 08:20 AM
Fred Cordova, a key resident within the community, has recently been placed on a Military Banner as part of the City of Colton Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program.
Cordova joined the army and was stationed overseas in Korea during WWII. He lives in Colton with his wife, Ann, of 67 years.
Cordova has been involved with the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino and also used to serve as the director of the California State Employees Association in addition to serving on the San Bernardino Mental Health Commission.
Fred and Ann have two sons named Philip and Conrad as well as three grandchildren, who are all boys, and several great-grandchildren.