Memorial Day Color Guard Presentation

Kingsville, Texas- The Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron Color Guard presented the colors at the Kleberg Co. War Memorial the ground of the Kleberg County Courthouse in recognition of Memorial Day 2011.

Mr. Eddie Moreno of the VFW visited the Coastal Bend Cadet Squadron to discuss possible activities for Memorial Day in Kingville which is Monday, 30 May 2011.  He has requested the unit's presence at a ceremony to be held at the Kleberg County War Memorial.  The unit accepted the challenge.

The activity is set to began at 0900L hrs at the War Memorial.  Cadets are to arrived early, at 0830L hrs, to examine the equipment and practice the tasking.   Of special note, the cadets used the new M14 replica drill rifles for the first time.

Cadet Vela and Spencer practice with the new Drill rifles on the ground of the Kleberg County Courthouse.

CADETS ATTENDING for the COLOR GUARD

1)  C/SSgt Savahanna Jimenez, CAP (US COLORS)
2) C/1st Lt Matthew Spencer, CAP (US RIFLE GUARD)
3) C/SrA Juan Cardec, CAP (CAP COLORS)
4) C/SrA Juan Vela, Jr. CAP (CAP RIFLE GUARD)

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5) C/Amn S. Del Valle, CAP

Cadets Spencer, Jimenez, Cardec, Vela and Del Valle presented the colors at the Kleberg Count War Memorial on the grounds of Kleberg Co. Courthouse.

Several speakers were on hand for the 2011 Memorial Day Observance in Kingsville, Texas.

The ceremony is one of two ceremonies held in Kingsville, Texas to honor the fallen.  Special thanks to Mr. Eddie Moreno for including the unit in the ceremony.

Cadet Savahanna Jimenez was able to say a few words on KIII-TV...
http://www.kiiitv.com/story/14827432/kingsville-memorial-day-tribute