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A portrait of Michael Valente hangs in City Hall.
Michael Valente Day is Sept. 29
On September 29 Long Beach celebrates Michael Valente Day, named for the World War I hero and the city’s only recipient of the Medal of Honor. Last year, Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan … more
Building Homes for heroes founder Andy Pujol, center, greets veterans Mary and Matt Lammers, left, and William and Katherine Castillo, with their children, Ryan, Haley and Andrea. Castillo was the guest of honor at the golf outing. Photo Susan Grieco/Herald
They build homes for heroes
Standing on the putting green at the Hempstead Country Club on Monday, Army Ranger William Castillo, 29, couldn’t believe the turn his life had taken since he returned from his third tour of duty in the Middle East in 2007. more
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Wounded Army veterans Derek Hughs, left, Clayton Peters, Jason Knowlton, civilian girlfriend Catherine Hubbel and Greg Amira got a surfing lesson from Long Beach native Cliff Skudin, as part of the four-day long Waterfront Warriors event, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, which brought 16 veterans injured in combat and their families to the city for some fun in the sun.
A weekend for the wounded
In September 2005, Army Sgt. Michael Carrasquillo was on an air assault mission in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was attempting to pull an injured member of his unit to safety when he was hit with a barrage of bullets that penetrated his bicep, chest, shoulder, stomach and hand. more
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