Gilbert Mitchell served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and he is the only MIA from Tehachapi. His service and sacrifice are forever honored outside of the Tehachapi American Legion Post 221
For one family in Opportunity, the Veteran's Day race holds a dear memory of their late brother and father a veteran and avid runner who loved to participate.
Walking into Royal Oak’s Veterans War Memorial, Mary Manoukian was carrying sunflowers. She described her son as bright and cheerful, just like sunflowers.