Today we are sad to announce that our veteran Brother Jim Hogan, Vietnam Navy Veteran passed away yesterday in his sleep. In this sorrowful time, we at Coffee4VETS would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences to the entire Family and fellow veterans of the Santa Clarita community. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones Jim attendant the Coffee4VETS bi-monthly Breakfast at Crazy Otto’s on Thursday mornings. He will be deeply missed by all… Rest in Peace.
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HONORABLE SERVICE – Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert, commanding 412th TW at Edwards AFB, Flight Test Center of the Universe, thanked dozens of veterans for their service Tuesday morning Coffee 4 Vets CO Wickert thanked the veterans for their service prevailing in wars both cold and hot and said U.S. military mission is to preserve freedom’s frontiers worldwide. And Felix Mayerhofer, USAF veteran of Korean War Era, described his exhilarating visit to Washington D.C. as all expenses paid honored guest Honor Flight Kern County. At 94, he said seventy something veterans wished they enjoyed his good health. The Honor Flight veterans visited all military memorials in nation’s capital. Click on the images to view gallery.
You might be seated next to a hero. Today we have Col. Brown, 412th TW /MTEC Group, Edwards AFB. Click on the images to view gallery.
GREATEST GENERATION STILL GOT IT! WWII veteran William “Bill” Babajian who served in the Pacific during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 was honored today at Coffee4Vets on the occasion of his 98th birthday. Bill flexed his muscles before receiving Certificates of Recognition from Congressman Mike Garcia, also a Navy veteran and fighter pilot. Garcia’s aide presented the recognition along with similar honors from Assemblyman Tom Lackey and state Sen. Scott Wilk. “Do I get money?” Babajian joked. Then he added, “Why are we doing this?” “Because you’re a national treasure,” Carlo Basail, an aide for Lackey said. “Your name sounds Armenian,” Babajian said. Christine Ward presented for Rep. Garcia. Basail presented for Lackey and Brandon Roque for Wilk.
COFFEE4VETS TUESDAY – At Crazy Otto’s Diner longtime host Jin Hur was recognized and honored by Congressman Mike Garcia, Assembly Members Juan Carrillos and Tom Lackey, also County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and City of Lancaster via Councilwoman Lauren Hughes Leslie. Councilwoman Leslie installed the new Board. Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. at Crazy Otto’s the best briefing to help veterans live better with elected representatives informing on legislation, nonprofits describing services, VA and representatives explaining claims process. It’s all there. Veterans where the coffee is free and the camaraderie is priceless. High Desert Medical Group is proud to be a longtime supporter of the veterans community served by Coffee4Vets, Vets4Veterans of the Antelope Valley and Homes4Families. Click on the images to view gallery.
