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Raising children with
special needs seems an
impossible task, full of
sorrow and obstacles.
However, for those brave
parents who are actually
doing it, the experience
is also a source of
great joy and spiritual
fulfillment. We are also
proud that our Salute to
Latinas in the Military
Awards continues to grow
with the support of the
Department of Defense
and the U.S. Marine
Corps. The keynote
speaker during the
awards ceremony in
September was Brigadier
General Angela Salinas
one of the true leaders
in our community and our
country. Her message of
honor, commitment and
hard work provides us
with an example that we
all should try to
emulate.
The Latina Salute to
fallen soldiers that
took place during our
awards luncheon was an
incredibly moving event.
This Salute is a
powerful reminder of the
many Latinas and Latinos
lost on battlefield,
defending our country.
Their absence will make
it hard for families to
celebrate the Holidays.
Make sure we keep them
in our prayers.
Finally, we invited the
leading political
candidates of the
Democratic and
Republican party to
submit a column
outlining their
priorities for the
Hispanic community
should they be elected.
Senator Clinton, Senator
Obama, Governor
Richardson and Governor
Romney responded. I hope
their comments help you
in making your decision.
No matter what party you
support make sure you
vote. Latinas are the
key in getting the vote
out. This time we need
it more than ever!
Feliz Navidad,
festividades y un
prospero Año Nuevo.
Robert E. Bard
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