Veterans from All Branches Honored at Unveiling of Freedom Wall by Jim McNaboe - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

MARCH
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 01 02 03 04
View Events
Submit Events

Veterans from All Branches Honored at Unveiling of Freedom Wall

By Jim McNaboe, Community Writer
November 18, 2015 at 10:46am. Views: 80

Veteran's Day 2015 was the delivery of the first installment of a promise made four years ago with the ground breaking of the Veterans Wall of Freedom on Nov. 11, 2011. Who among us is not related to a veteran, and if not directly related have a friend who is a veteran? The park was filled with people who came to the ceremony with their own memories of those who have gone before or are continuing to fight for the freedom that each of us enjoys every day. This monument is a tribute to these people. All veterans of all branches of the United States military were honored with a Veterans Day ceremony in Pico Park in Grand Terrace, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks by Foundation President, Tom Rice, who introduced the emcee for the ceremony Veterans Wall of Freedom Committee chairman, Robert Lavin. Colton High School Jr. ROTC Cadets performed the Posting of Colors and later in the program performed the Presentation of Wreath. The invocation was offered by Paster Alger Keough of Azure Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Immediate Past Lions President and local business owner Deborah Seuylemezian. Singing Group, Alive in the Lights performed the National Anthem. Valery Holmes conducted a moving POW/MIA Ceremony. Guest speakers included Grand Terrace Mayor Darcy McNaboe, Assembly member Cheryl Brown, Senator Connie Leyva, Supervisor James Ramos and U.S. Representative Pete Aguilar. Veterans Wall Committee member Jim McNaboe, before leading the unveiling of the monument, gave an update on the Veterans Wall of Freedom project status, thanked all sponsors and specifically named the Silver, Gold, and Freedom level sponsors. Finally, he highlighted the contributions from Mrs. Aschenbrener's second grade class at Terrace View Elementary by reading a letter written by one of the students. McNaboe explained he has been asked to make sure these letters, carefully written by these kids thanking veterans for all that they had done, were personally handed to veterans in the audience before the ceremony.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

January 29, 2026 at 09:50am. Views: 941

Come check out Flight Deck Bike Park!
Flight Deck Bike Park is the largest Velosolutions pump track in Southern California.

Photo Courtesy of: ChatGPT (AI-generated)

By Charmaine Mislang, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 645

AI-generated image of a family of four sitting at a kitchen table, looking together at a laptop while holding CalFresh informational materials and an application form. The adults and children appear engaged and focused, suggesting they are reviewing or applying for food assistance benefits.

Photo Courtesy of: SBC Transitional Assistance Department

By William Cortez, Contributing Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 632

A San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Mobile Office vehicle is parked outdoors as a staff member stands in the doorway assisting a woman holding a tote bag. The vehicle displays information about applying for CalWORKs, CalFresh and Medi-Cal, highlighting mobile services available to county residents.

Photo Courtesy of: CUSM

By Cynthia Baker, Contributing Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 743

Taken on July 22, 2025: The MD class of 2029 MD took the Hippocratic Oath and received their white coats, symbolizing entrance into the medical profession.
"This class brings the largest number of Inland Empire-based students to a CUSM MD class," said Paul Lyons, MD, President and Dean of California University of Science and Medicine. "It is core to our mission to support the communities of the Inland Empire in terms of education and health accessibility. Admitting qualified IE-based students is a major part of bringing our mission to life."

Photo Courtesy of: Jesus Ocegueda

By Jesus Ocegueda, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 646

Chelsea Evans, founder of Honey Butter Brittle by Heavenly Delights Company, smiles while holding packages of her homemade honey butter brittle. Her small-batch treats are known for their soft, creamy texture and variety of bold, handcrafted flavors.

Photo Courtesy of: Its Boba Time, Colton PR Coordinator

By Richard Lee, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 667

Students from Paul J. Rodgers Elementary School sit together on a classroom rug, while a volunteer from It's Boba Time holds up a colorful children’s book, during a story-time activity.

Photo Courtesy of: Not Supplied

By Dr. Timothy Jenkins, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 812

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 600

GTHS Athlete of the Week: Samyah Green

Photo Courtesy of: Mike Hoover

By Colonel John Morris, Community Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 702

Col John Morris is a retired Air Force Officer with over 40 years of combined military and civilian service to his country.

Photo Courtesy of: Upmost Barbershop

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 613

A barbershop chair sits beside a wall mural featuring large scissors and the logo for Upmost Barbershop inside the shop.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 420

Three children play basketball on an indoor court, with one child dribbling the ball while the others move nearby.
In Moreno Valley, there’s never a dull moment—especially when it comes to sports and recreation!

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Contributing Writer

March 10, 2026 at 01:27pm. Views: 744

After closing on February 19, due to several Life Safety and Fire Protection violations, the Moreno Valley Mall is now permitted to reopen.

--> -->