Michael Edwards, US Coast Guard

Sheldon Solloway, Merchant Marine, 1942-1945

David Yuers, Air Force, 33 years, CaptainMike Gilson, Air Force, 1966-1970, E4Alan Fitzgerald, Air Force, 1963-1967, Patriot Guard RiderBuddy Burke, Air Force, 1980-1987, CaptainPaul Fillinger, Air Force, 1954-1957, Lieutenant, Navigator

Jerry Seibert, Air Force, 1958-1961, Captain Medical CorpsHarvey Kamian, Air Force, 1951-1953Al Brezinsky, Air Force, 1951-1953, 1955-1962Bob Caracristi, Air Force, 1945Bruce Cassell, Air Force, 1953-1956Merle Christenson

AIR FORCE

Rolf Knaack, Navy, 1982-1986, E4-AC3Walter Lange, Navy, 1943-1946, Watertender 2nd ClassJohn Tait, Navy, 22 years, E8 Senior PipefitterBill Wydner, Navy, 1955-1959, ET2 (SS)John Linneman, Navy, 1961-1969, Lieutenant, NSG, SOJohn (Spike) Speicher, Navy, 1962-1966, Lieutenant Supply Corp.Walter Nelson, Navy, 1958-1964Weylin Eng, Navy, 1965-1995, Captain Medical Service CorpsGene Gottfried, Navy Reserves, 1955-1957Steve Paddock, Navy, 1952-1954Peggy Harbarth, Navy, Yeoman 1st ClassDick Holt, Navy, 26 years, Cdr, USN, ret

Jack Clarkson, Navy, Petty Officer 2nd class (pharmacist 2nd class)John M. Wuerth, US Navy, LieutenantDan Baker, Navy Air Corp., LieutenantA. C. Webb, Navy, CWO4Ed Spencer, Navy, 1956-1958Roger Gregory, Navy, 1971-1974Lou Roessler, Navy, 1965-1968Al Simonsen, Navy, 1961-1965Tony Schoemehl, Navy, 1965-1969Scott Ferguson, Navy, 1956-1959Howard Graul, Navy, 1943-1946Bob McCarthyDon Nesbitt, Navy, 1945-1948John OstrowskiPete ParrishDon Peterson

NAVY

COAST GUARD

Merchant Marines

Don Jenkins, Marine Corp Reserves, 1962-1969Marty Cryan, Marine Corp Reserves, 1964-1970, Lance CorporalJim Jorgensen, Marine Air Wing, 1st Lieutenant

Ed Stokes, Marines, Buck SergeantCatherine Nobles Sinnott, Marines, 1944-1946, CorporalBud MoulthropHerb Wehmeyer, Marines, 1955-1957Frank Dilling, Marines, 1943-1947

Marines

Charles Michael Fiedler, Army, 1970-1974, Warrant Officer 3 (CW3)Charlie Callow, Army Air Corp, 1943-1946, Corporal, Radio Operator, Technical Aviation Cadet, 2nd Lt. Communication OfficerDavid I. Concepcion, Army, 8 years, 75th Ranger Regiment, 507th Airborne, 7th Group Special ForcesWarren Jensen, Army, 23 years, Captain FAPaul Bettelheim, Army, 1965-1978, Medical Corp, Veterinary CorpJohn Fazel, Army, 1960-1966, Artillery and Helicopter Medical Evec.Ronald J. Brown, Army, 1954-1957, Lieutenant Counter Intelligence CorpsConrad Breece, Army, 1966-1972, Specialist 5Charles (Cal) Lee, Army Reserve, 1963-1969Don Sharman, Army, 1943-1946, 65th Infantry DivisionDick Burkhalter, Army, 1953-1955Pierce McKee, Army, 1954-1956John Sherry, Army, Specialist 4th classDonald Dierkes, Army, 1954-1956, 86th Medical Detachment

Bran Yaich, Army, 1954-1956, Active Reserve 1953-1983Bob Aguilar, Army Air Force, CorporalTheron Nelson, Army, 3 years, PfcPhilip Sinnott, Army Reserves, 1942-1945, Lt. ColonelDr. Donald P. Nash, Army, 1 ½ years, T-5 EngineersBob Sutherland, Army Air Corps, 1942-1945Don Swain, Navy, 1953-1956Rick SweeneyCurtis WoodLad Lynch, Army, 1955-1957Gary Irwin, Army, 1966-1970Earl AbbyEd BellFelix BostonChuck Dormann, Army, 1948-1949Phil FaustEd Goldberg, Army, 1946-1948Ken Miller, Army Air Corps, 1944-1945Gordon Scott, Army, 1941-1945Wil Smith, ArmyBrad Davis, CA Army National Guard, 1964-1970

ARMY

Tribute to the troops

Saturday, July 15th5:00PM-Twilight

AT THE RES

-Bring A PICNIC-

Evening CONCERT

Presented by:Rotary Club of Lafayette

We honor our veterans

Honoring Gold Star Families

Contra Costa County Fallen Since 9-11

• MAJ James Ahern, Army, from Concord, Iraq• SGT John D. Aragon, Army, from Antioch, Iraq• PFC Scott Barnett, Army, from Concord, Iraq • CPL Mick Bekowsky, USMC, from Concord, Iraq• LCpl Sara Castro Mata, USMC, from Oakley• SPC James J. Coon, Army, from Walnut Creek, Iraq• LCpl Joshua “Chachi” Corral, USMC, from Danville,

Afghanistan• LCpl Kyle D. Crowley, USMC, from San Ramon, Iraq• PVT Nicholas J. Dodson, Army, from Martinez,• SPC Joseph A. Graves, Army, from Discovery Bay, Iraq• SGT Gabriel Guzman, Army, from Concord,

Afghanistan• CPT John Hallett, Army, from Concord, Afghanistan• LCpl Erick Hodges, USMC, from Bay Point, Iraq• P03 Vincent C. Hernandez, USN, from Richmond• A1C Alfred V. Komlev, USAF, from San Ramon• CPL Sean Langevin, Army, from Walnut Creek, Iraq• Seaman Danyelle Luckey, USN, from Pittsburg• SPC Joseph C. Norquist, Army, from Martinez, Iraq• CPT Mark Paine, Army, from Orinda, KIA, Iraq• PFC Benjamin Tollefson, Army, from Concord, Iraq• SrA Jonathan Antonio Vega Yelner, USAF,

from Lafayette, Afghanistan• Airman Daniel J. Vittitow, USN, from Pleasant Hill• PFC Benjamin T. Zieske, Army, from Concord, Iraq

Gold Star Families

We honor the legacy of fallen heroes, support the missions and needs of their families, and raise awareness for Gold Star Family Day.

To make a donation to the Gold Star Families go to thebigbandofrossmoor.org

Tribute to the troopsTonight’s show is dedicated to our

Gold Star Families and we also honor our Veterans and salute our Troops.

Concert and Picnic -featuring The Big Band of Rossmoor

and Midnight Flyer(acoustic Eagles covers)

Masters of Ceremonies: Eric Christensen Lafayette Police Chief, U.S. Army Veteran,

Lafayette RotarianThere was a time when veterans came home to a big welcome from their communities, filled with parades and celebrations. These traditions, like our veterans, have been forgotten. In the spirit of remembering our veterans, the Rotary Club of Lafayette has partnered with other veteran organizations to arrange tonight’s picnic and show.Veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and all who served our country are joined tonight by active duty military personnel.Tonight we honor veterans and our active duty troops from all 5 branches of the military.We are here tonight to say THANK YOU for protecting our country and our freedoms.

Midnight Flyer - A Tribute to the Eagles!Featuring Great Harmonies, Musicianship and All Your Favorite Eagles Songs!!!

Matt Owens vocals/guitar, Keith Roberson vocals/guitar/mandolin, Marcus Cole vocals/guitar/pedal steel, Eric Wood vocals/drums/percussion, Bruce Holloway bass guitar.

The Big Band of RossmoorCo-Directors: Maurice (Mo) Levich ● Greg Brown

The Big Band of Rossmoor has entertained crowds at dances, concerts, on land and on sea. This band, its music, and its logo represent Rossmoor wherever it performs. By preserving jazz, an original American art form, we carry the music to the next listeners and the next generation. We are multi-generational, encouraging collaboration and thus bridging the generation gap. Find the band performing throughout the year for senior benefits, civic organizations, other not-for-profits, churches and schools. Enjoy the show!

Thanks to:● East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)● The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

● The Big Band of Rossmoor

● Lamorinda Weekly

● City of Lafayette

● Minute Man Press (Lafayette)

Please note: Lafayette Reservoir Parking Lot Fee is $7.00

Joining us tonightAmerican Legion American Legion Post 517 in Lafayette serves Armed Forces Veterans, their families and our community. There are monthly meetings followed by dinner and a speaker who addresses topics of interest to Veterans and their families.

Blue Star Moms The Blue Star Moms is a non-partisan, non-political non-sectarian, non-discriminatory and non-profit organization. The military represents all aspects of America, as does our group. Our mission is to support through service.

Boy Scout Troop 243 Lafayette, CA We believe strongly in community service and are celebrating over 50 years serving the Lafayette community. Our Troop 243 motto is: “Roasting and burning things for over 50 years.”

Concord Vet Center Vet Centers provide readjustment counseling services, outreach and referral services to combat veterans and their families, as well as those who suffered military sexual trauma, and bereavement counseling for families of those who died on active duty since 2003.

Marines Memorial Club of San Francisco Our mission is to maintain a Living Memorial honoring Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. We accomplish this mission through programs that Commemorate the service and sacrifices of Veterans, Educate the community on the legacy of military service, and Serve Veterans, Active Military and family members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Military Escort Team We are a group of Friends/Veterans/Patriots who Escort our troops, whether a Welcome Home or For our Fallen. We come together when called with Honor.

Rides 4 Veterans Serving Those Who Have Served Our CountryRuck March Team - Travis Air Force Base Travis Air Force Base honors and supports those families who made the ultimate sacrifice through our Annual Gold Star Ruck March.

San Francisco Fleet Week San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual public event that honors the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian- and military-based Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response personnel.

Some Gave All - The Joey Graves Foundation ‘Some Gave All – The Joey Graves Foundation’ is a not for profit corporation dedicated to providing support for Gold Star Families by providing programs and venues that support healthy grieving and providing financial support during transitional periods. Most importantly we ensuring that no hero is ever forgotten.

Team Red, White & Blue Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Since its founding in 1899, the VFW has enacted many programs and services geared to meet the current needs of America’s service members, veterans and military families, as well to meet community needs worldwide.

Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley A non-profit organization, committed to improving the image of Vietnam Veterans and providing support to Veterans, especially Vietnam Veterans, through selected government and private organizations.

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