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Stories of Our Veterans

The Clovis Veterans Memorial District is dedicated to serving our veterans and our community, and has been since 1946. We're proud to honor all members of the armed forces, including those who have served in combat positions. These stories of our veterans are just one of the many ways we can preserve their memories and honor our veterans.

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Following Your Intuition May Just Save Your Life- Jose Salazar Jr.

Following Your Intuition May Just Save Your Life- Jose Salazar Jr.

I'm a World War II Veteran who served this country in a time when economic despair and patriotism was changing. It was a challenge to...

A Lost Bar, & an Unlikely Prayer- John Costello

A Lost Bar, & an Unlikely Prayer- John Costello

In November 1944, when still with C Company, of 398th Infantry Regiment. I’d hit the ground because of shelling by 88-millimeter...

Jess's Story- Jess Woodward

It was a warm, summer day in the California Central Valley in July 1942. Jess and his buddy were bored with their summer vacation, so...

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