Colton Leader Thanked for His Service

By: Samantha Carlson

Community Writer

Photo Courtesy of:

Sandy Grossich

Photo Description:

Cordova stands with his wife, friends, and family, along with members of the Colton community.

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.