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Memorial Day speech honored by veteran Mike Gallegos at park
Retired Navy Master Chief Mike Gallegos, a Rio Rancho resident, speaks at Memorial Day ceremonies planned for 11 a.m. at Veterans Monument Park. He recalls family military service from World War II to the Bataan Death March and Saigon era rescues, notes veterans and widows seek benefits, and urges public appreciation of military freedoms. Observers capture the moment with a photo of Gallegos with his shadow box.
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Mike Gallegos
Navy
Rio Rancho
Gallegos
Veterans Monument Park
Francisco Griego
Battle of
Glorieta
Jose Gallegos
Bataan
Saigon
Brad Buck