The 9th Annual Patriot Luncheon was held Thursday, and honored seven local veterans for their service to the nation and leadership in the Santa Clarita business community.

The seven veterans who were honored at the luncheon served during a period of time ranging from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to officials.

“Thank you all for being here to honor our veterans, and to salute those who have done so much for our nation,” former Board Chair John Musella told those in attendance.

This year’s luncheon honored the following veterans (listed alphabetically):

Mario Aquilani, U.S. Army – World War II

Ronald Boudreaux, U.S. Army – Vietnam War

Jack Crawford, U.S. Army – Vietnam War

David Jackson, U.S. Army – Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom

Michael Reyes, U.S. Army – Operation Iraqi Freedom

Toshiaki Watanabe, U.S. Army – Korean War

Gretchen Zovak, U.S. Army Intelligence – Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Bøllebank UN Mission

Honorees were selected by a committee of veterans and business leaders in the community from a pool of veterans nominated by chamber members and local residents.

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