Faces and Places – Times Herald Online

On Jan. 15, World War II and Korean War United States Navy veteran Irving Friedman, 99 years young, was buried at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Deputy Consul General Na Sang-deok of the Republic of Korea Consulate General inSan Francisco (left) presented certificates and an Ambassador for Peace Medal (inserted picture) to Irving’s son, Howard. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Every week, the nonprofit Emmanuel Arms Community, Inc. provides free clothing, food, laundry and showers for our less-fortunate neighbors at the Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church at 900 6th Street in South Vallejo as the need is greater now than ever before. Please visit www.emmanuelarmsinc.org fordetails and on how to help as a much-needed volunteer or donor. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Recently, The American Legion (TAL) Manuel L Quezon Post 603 received aprestigious Certificate of Meritorious Service from the TAL National & StateCommanders & Adjutants for membership equaling their previous all-time high. Standing from left are Eli Cabugao, Warlito Moises, Paul Del Rosario, Raymond Hart, Manny & Orilda Concepcion, Greg Marro, and Manuel Baylon. TAL Post 603 invites everyone to their Big Breakfast Fundraiser on Sat., Feb. 22, 8-10 a.m. at Applebee’s at 1041 Admiral Callaghan Ln, Vallejo. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
On Jan. 17, Rozzana Verder-Aliga was honored for her 29 years ofelected service by over 200 guests and was presented with certificates of appreciation from U.S. Representative John Garamendi, former State Senator Bill Dodd, and others. Pictured from left are Vallejo Sister City Association –www.vallejosistercity.com – members Norma Placido, Dinah Villanueva-Ryan, Elissa Shanks-Stewart, Verder-Aliga, and Teena Miller. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)