The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 8th annual Patriots Luncheon Thursday to honor veterans living in Santa Clarita.
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California Secretary of Veterans Affairs Vito Imbasciani honored the veterans involved in Santa Clarita’s business community at this year’s luncheon.
“What an honor to present seven warriors who have fought and defended our freedom,” said Fred Arnold, Santa Clarita Coalition board member. “We’re so blessed to have them in our community.”
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The veterans honored include: Aracely Jimenez, U.S. Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom; George Lindstrom, U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam, Thailand; Tchicaya Missamou, U.S. Marine Corps, Operation Iraqi Freedom; Jose Montenegro, U.S. Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom; Dee Nance, U.S. Army, National Guard, Vietnam; Richard J. Ramsey, U.S. Navy, World War II; and Dennis Ray Witzel, U.S. Army, Vietnam.
The veterans being recognized were nominated by chamber members and local residents, and were selected by a committee which includes veterans and business leaders.
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