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Friends,
 
I am sadden to announce the passing of former American GI Forum of the US National Commander Albert Gonzales on Friday, May 7, 2021.   Albert along with his dear wife Dora have given their heart and soul to the AGIF, to ensure that the organization always moves forward with our mission to advocate for our military, veterans, their families, civil rights and educational access.
 
I could always count on Albert to give me stellar guidance during my tenure as the National Commander to help me succeed.  I also asked President Barack Obama to appoint him as a US Selective Service System National Board Member when I was the US Selective Service System Director.  He has served with distinction.   Albert also has served at the Colorado AGIF State Commander.  Albert was a true friend of mine and the AGIF.
 
We salute you Albert Gonzales and we know that Heaven has a New Angel.  May Albert Rest in Peace and let us pray for Albert, Dora and the family.  God Bless!
 
Respectfully,
 
Lawrence Guzman Romo
AGIF National Commander
 
I deeply regret to inform you of the passing of our former AGIF National / Colorado State Commander Albert Gonzales.
I would like you or ask you all to join me in extending our prayers for God's acceptance of this kind soul into his kingdom
and in offering our heart felt condolences to Dora and their family.
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Albert Gonzales. His contribution will not be forgotten.
Luis A. Vazquez-Contes
AGIF National Office Manager
635 W. Corona Street Ste. #114
Pueblo, Colorado 81004
719-406-6473
"Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should Be Everybody's Business!"

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Private Marcelino Serna 

The American GI Forum is very proud to be leading the National effort with the wonderful help of many other organizations and individuals to right a historical wrong and hopefully get the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously awarded to Private Marcelino Serna, our World War I hero. We salute our fellow veteran and American GI Forum member, Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco for nominating Private Marcelino Serna for the prestigious Texas Legislative Medal of Honor posthumously. Si Se Puede!

 

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Please be advised that I have been contacted by the family of Jake Alarid with the pending funeral arrangements. The pending arrangements are scheduled for May 18th. The finalized location and service times will be forthcoming.

It is my understanding the family is reserving a block of rooms at a local hotel/motel for out of town visitors. Kindly respond at your earliest possible convenience. Thank you.

Howard Hernandez,
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Veterans Affairs
CalVet Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises Council Member
Los Angeles Region Community Veterans Engagement Board Member
Chairman Vets Advisory Committee NEAT
213-305-0009

 

 

I deeply regret to inform all members of our community on the passing of Jake Alarid, The former American GI Forum (AGIF) National Commander, California AGIF State Commander, Commander of the El Camino Real AGIF Commander in Whittier California, a former United States Marine and a True Patriot.

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Dear Texas Members:

 

The San Marcos Chapter has agreed to host our 2021 in-person State Conference. We do not expect a large crown, but are hoping that many of you will put on your masks and take a long awaited trip to our AGIF Annual Event. We know that many of you have already taken the vaccine so you should feel relatively safe.  Below is a flyer that will give you most of the information you need. We will continue to keep you updated and will make sure that our facilities are secure and clean, and as sanitized as can be done. Please attend, we’re anxious to see you again.

 

 

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2021 American GI Forum National Conference

 

We counted down the seconds for 2020 to end so we could start a new year fresh and with a better sense of normalcy. Now, however, we are well into 2021, and things have not changed all that much. We still face the reality of in-person events being delayed or cancelled, but we are tired of  boring hybrid events and we know that this makes this conference more challenging for attendees while sponsors continue to need more connection points and return on their sponsorship investments. This is why this 2021 Conference has to be in-person and successful. It is up to us to help make this a success by attending and participating.

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IRS File Free Federal Taxes

 

Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry

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https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/  

https://www.hillandponton.com/non-service-connected-pension/ 

Eligibility for Veterans Pension

The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit.

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View/Download Veterans Information Flyer

 

Veterans Legal Clinic

Due to COVID 19 there is no in-person service at this time. If you need to register for services, for those in the Corpus Christi area, dial (361) 880-5435. Other information will be posted to this website as it becomes available.

Veterans Legal Clinic dial the number on the flyer for El Paso, Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio and Mercedes contact information. 

This service is open to widows, children, and spouses of veterans.  Your assistance in helping us promote this event and service is greatly appreciated.  I have also attached a flyer for information reference.  

If you or your members have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at 512-374-2728 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you,

Robert V. Garza

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