Special Olympics torch run in Tulare gives people something to aspire to
Dan Casarez
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Tulare Police officers were the Guardians of the Flame as they eagerly participated in the county s first Torch Run, the event that carries the lit Flame of Hope to Opening Ceremonies for Special Olympics.
The five officers - German Barrios, Leonel Alvarez, Armando Franco, Juan Sahagun, and Detective Art Cabello escorted the American flag and torch through Tulare s downtown during a two-mile run Monday morning.
Tulare was one of nine law enforcement agencies representing the county, a visiting point for the torch and banner to this year s event. The Summer Games @ Home, which will be held virtually, begins June 21 through July 2.
Commentary: Alvarez s culinary flair touched San Antonio s Hispanics
Jaime Vazquez, For the Express-News
March 5, 2021
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To establish credible legitimacy with his clientele, Leonel Alvarez traveled to Puerto Rico and spent several weeks totally immersed in the island’s unique culture. He died at 50 last month of COVID-19. In this 2010 photo, employees serve up traditional Puerto Rican food.JENNIFER WHITNEY /special to the Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Leonel Alvarez was owner and chef of the iconic La Marginal Restaurant on Nacogdoches Road, as well as a central figure in San Antonio’s Puerto Rican community.CourtesyShow MoreShow Less
San Antonio, and most especially the Latino community of this city, has lost an indisputable unsung hero. Leonel Alvarez, owner and chef of the iconic La Marginal Restaurant on Nacogdoches Road, fell victim in February to the novel coronavirus afflicting the world. He was 50.
COVID-19 has claimed life of the owner of popular Puerto Rican eatery La Marginal, and his family is now asking for the community to help cover the.
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Leonel Alvarez passed away at 50 on Feb. 2. A fundraiser is set for Sunday, Feb. 7.Courtesy of La MarginalShow MoreShow Less
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On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Leonel Alvarez passed away after a short battle with COVID-19. The father of four was also the longtime owner of La Marginal the popular Puerto Rican restaurant off Nacogdoches Road.
Per a GoFundMe page set up to raise funds for expenses, the restaurant owner, 50, originally tested negative for COVID-19 in late December, but after several days with no improvement he re-tested on January 4. He was admitted to St. Lukes Baptist Hospital where eventually passed earlier this week.