HAPPY 103RD BIRTHDAY! to our beloved neighbor, WWII Veteran, Ysidor Sanchez.. love ~the micks.
such a big! wonderful! celebration in our neighborhood -THREE YEARS AGO!- for Ysidor's 100th birthday... double purple heart.. F Company Sharpshooter WWII, Normandy Beach D-day Veteran
proud soldier of the U.S. Army Company F, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
-recipient of the French Legion of Honor and Medal of Freedom in France..
three years ago, his family surprised him with a mariachi band, neighbors with various food & gifts, his grandson had WWII Jeeps arrive, some San Jose Police & San Jose Fire Fighters came to honor.. there were 'Andrew Sister' like singers performing.. food, music, festivities.. local news came to interview..
honor to help organize and be a part of...
and God bless him! He is recovering from a recent surgery.. couldn't visit, but now, celebrating his 103rd!
LINKING: remarkable history re: Platoon Sgt Daniel H Tremper & PFC Ysidor M Sanchez
honor to call you friends & neighbors! you are both heroes and inspirations!
God shine!
posted by SANDRA MICKANEN @ 6:36 AM
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