Now being played by Larry Rios, song no. 105 -
A Crown Of Thorns

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                                            Salute For Service

I am proud of our family’s contribution to our National security. We come from a family with a lot of military service to our Nation. We honor our family members along with all Veterans. My husband Larry served during peace time.









Although, only one of our family members, Uncle Fermin Rios, made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII, other relatives also served in WWII; Uncles Jose Davila and Erineo Costales, and my Brothers Roman and Erineo Jacquez. Those that served in the Korean War are my Brother Juan Jaquez; Cousins Ramon Costales, Joe Gonzales, Tommy Garcia, Jesus Madrid and Robert Rivera. Those that served during the Vietnam War are Nephews Larry and Albert Jacquez (Purple Heart), Ray Quintana, Ray Moreno, Jerry Garcia, Sam Estrada, and Tommy Chavez; Cousins Manuel Chavez, Jimmy and Henry Davila, Bobby Gonzales and my Brother-in-law, Saul Garay. More recent veterans are nephews Joseph Estrada, and Cousin Ernie Gonzales.

Currently on active duty are two nephews Andy Odonnell and Immanuel Jacquez. 

We humble ourselves before God and call upon His protection for our Nation.
Esther J. Rios

Dear Lord, today we choose to honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their all when they were called upon to serve and protect our country. We ask Father, that you will bless them for their unselfish service, for the dedication that it takes to preserve our freedoms, our safety and our country’s heritage for all of us. Please Father, bless them abundantly for the hardships they faced, for the sacrifices they made, for their many contributions to America’s victories over tyranny and oppression. We respect them, we thank them, we honor them, we are proud of them, and we pray that you will watch over these very special people. Please bless them with peace and happiness.
Amen.