Dear Editor:
I would like to thank the community for attending this year’s 20th anniversary of 9/11. Special thanks to Dep. Chief Joe Valencia, Lt. Maes, Lt. Valencia, Engineer Brin Maes, FF/EMT Anthony Valencia, FF/EMT Benito Otero, FF/EMT Rudy C'Debaca, FF/EMT Bryan Speck, FF/EMT Isiah Ruben, FF Coy Maes, and Jessica Venable. They put many hours in preparing for the event. Thanks to Sheriff Tony Mace and staff, Police Chief Steve Chavez and staff for the wonderful plaque and pastries, Chief's DeSoto and Urioste and their staffs. PHI representative Brandon Holcombe and Superior EMT Kolton Wilson. Our speakers Mayor Hicks, Manager Vanessa Chavez, Chaplain Dale Thatcher; VFW Bugler Fred Rael and Bagpiper Keith Henry; Juaquin Jiron for the PA system; and Councilor's Padilla and Rodarte; Commissioner Windhorst for their attendance and support.
We are all community and I appreciate all of you very much.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Hays
Fire Chief