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Hometown Heroes Program honors Gonzales veterans, active-duty service members
Deadline nears to submit application to city
In partnership with the American Legion Post 81 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81, the City of Gonzales is seeking veterans and active-duty service members of the community of Gonzales for the Hometown Heroes Program.
Those who are a current or former member of the military and live in Gonzales, or a family member of someone who served while living in Gonzales, are invited to download and print an application form for the Hometown Heroes Program.
"The mission of the program is to pay tribute to those who put their lives on the line to serve our country," according to the City in a news release.
The City will create a metal sign display with the Hometown Hero's photo, name and branch of service and the signs will be displayed in Central Park.
American Legion Post 81 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 will underwrite $20 toward the total cost of each sign. The applicant will be responsible for paying the remaining $35.
A ceremony will be held at Central Park to honor the Hometown Heroes at the beginning of November. More details will be released once a date and time have been confirmed.
To complete the Hometown Hero application, go to surveymonkey.com/r/3Y3SHY5. The last day to submit an application is Wednesday, Oct. 9.
For more information about the program or to help sponsor a Hometown Hero honoree, email ja****@ci.us or call 831-675-4206.
About City of Gonzales
The city of Gonzales, California is located in Monterey County. The quaint and culturally diverse community of approximately 9,000 people is in the heart of the Salinas Valley’s agricultural and wine region. Gonzales is an established regional leader in agricultural-technology and innovation, environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Gonzales is home to companies such as HealthySoil, which manufactures products to improve agricultural crop production; Converted Organics, a natural fertilizer company; Taylor Farms, a fresh vegetable production facility, Mann Packing/Del Monte Fresh, a leading supplier of fresh cut vegetables; Ramsay Highlander, an innovator, designer and manufacturer of technologically-advanced harvesting equipment; Papé Equipment Handling, Braga Fresh, Green Valley Farm Supply, Tessemae’s, American Bioscience, Caraccioli Cellars, and Constellation Brands, an international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits.