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Area residents gather to express support for U.S. troops
 (From front) Ophelia Silva displays a photograph of her daughter, Navy Corpsman Tammy Dull, during a May 7 community event in Floresville honoring military troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. (Staff photo by Bill O’Connell)
Wilson County News
May 19, 2004
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Tribute to U.S. military draws crowd to courthouse for group photo, message
FLORESVILLE -- They came from around Wilson County and beyond its borders, intent on participating in a gesture of thanks to the men and women currently in the U.S. armed forces.
Gathering outside the Wilson County Court-house under gray skies, more than 200 area residents posed for a photograph depicting their patriotism and support for military men and women, especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The May 7 event resulted in a photograph that appeared on the front page of the May 12 edition of the Wilson County News.
Atop the photo, the newspaper ran a brief text conveying a note of gratitude to U.S. troops:
“A message from South Texas to all our troops: ‘For the sacrifices you make to keep America strong and free, we salute you with heartfelt gratitude. You are our heroes and we will not forget you. On this Armed Forces Day, May 15, as on every day, you are in our prayers. God be with you.’”
Inspiration for the “thank you” message to American troops came from a company of Marines in Afghanistan whose photo appeared in the May 5 edition of the Wilson County News. With assistance from a family member of one of the Marines in the company, the military unit advised via e-mail for the town of Floresville to “sleep well” knowing the troops were on duty.
An idea to reciprocate the Marines’ message was discussed by the newspaper staff, and efforts to organize a reply led to the May 7 photo shoot conducted by professional photographer Joel Spring.
The public speaks
Reporters for the Wilson County News were on hand at the May 7 event to canvas the crowd and ask private citizens what inspired them to take part in the tribute to the troops.
Area residents Dennis and Cindy Kotara brought their family to show their support for the troops. Dennis said his daughter, Abby Barrientes, said she wanted to express support for those serving in Iraq, despite her opposition to the war, which she said “shouldn’t have ever started.”
Gina Childress dressed her grandson, 2-year-old Kaden Quintanilla, in camouflage and carried a sign that said “Future Marine.” Childress said she wanted to express her thanks to the military.
“We have to stand behind them,” she said. “I have a cousin married to a Marine who is on his second tour. We’re praying for him every day.”
Connie Reyes was thinking of three grandchildren serving in the military -- a grandson in the Air Force, a granddaughter in the Army, and another granddaughter in the Air Force who recently returned from duty in Iraq.
“I think this is wonderful to support them,” said Reyes, speaking of the troop tribute. “They need to know someone’s thinking of them.”
When asked by a reporter if some people may have forgotten the troops, Reyes agreed.
“I think so,” she said. “It’s been going on so long. [Some people] started to talk bad about why the war’s going on.”
Reyes was not the only person who spoke about the politicizing of the war, and ongoing efforts by U.S. and multinational forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Another area resident, Cap Vajdos, said troops currently serving in those areas should know they have the support of the American public.
“All they [troops] need to know is that some people back here give a damn no matter what they may hear from the media and the so-called politicians,” Vajdos said.
A closer look
When approached by a reporter, some who participated in the tribute offered more in-depth views on their loved ones currently serving in the military.
Karnes County Sheriff Bobby Mutz traveled to Floresville to honor troops such as his son, Mitchel, 21, an Army scout who deployed to Iraq in March.
Mutz said “faith in God” has helped him cope with the apprehension of knowing his son is performing such a dangerous job. The Karnes County lawman said the community’s message to the troops was a morale booster not just for them, but for their family members back in the United States.
“Things like this showing support for our guys and girls over there in that part of the country, that’s what keeps you going and keeps your mind off it,” said Mutz, who keeps in contact with his son via e-mail.
Based on those communications with his son, Mutz said he believes troop morale is high in Iraq.
“They’re focused on their job,” he said.
Mitchel Mutz joined the military after he spent two years in college and realized, “he really wasn’t certain what he wanted to do” with his life, according to his father.
An enlistment in the Army soon followed.
“He made the decision to join,” Mutz said. “This is what he wanted.”
Area resident Ophelia Silva held a photograph of her daughter, 22-year-old Navy Corpsman Tammy Dull, while participating in the tribute to America’s military personnel. Currently stationed in North Carolina, Dull previously spent six months in Kuwait and was there when the war in Iraq began.
Silva admitted to experiencing many “sleepless nights” while waiting for her daughter to return from the Middle East.
Dull, a 2000 graduate of Floresville High School, was a natural candidate for military service, her mother said.
“She always volunteered when she was younger,” said Silva, who added that her daughter gave some of her time to an area nursing home before graduating from high school. “She always liked helping people.”
The tribute to the troops brought Silva to the Wilson County Courthouse to show support for those people who, like her daughter, are serving their country.
“They need to know that there’s people out here that care and are concerned about them, and my prayers are with them every day,” Silva said.
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St. John’s to hold Sausage dinner (April 20, 2010)
Stockdale to honor Dr. Ella Ware (April 20, 2010)
Style Show set in La Vernia (April 20, 2010)
The story of Valera Meyer Coldewey (April 20, 2010)
‘Polley Day’ coming May 1 (April 20, 2010)
Angels plan Festival of Hope (April 13, 2010)
Battle for Our Children set in SA (April 13, 2010)
Benefit dinner, dance in Adkins (April 13, 2010)
Classic car entries sought (April 13, 2010)
Colorectal cancer: The facts (April 13, 2010)
Coupons, instant-savings offers: a winning combo (April 13, 2010)
Cowboy breakfast May 1 in Poth (April 13, 2010)
Dance to benefit EC 4-H, FFA (April 13, 2010)
EC names teachers of year (April 13, 2010)
ESSENTIAL OILS for healthier living-Try lavender... (April 13, 2010)
Gardeners to meet in Seguin (April 13, 2010)
Gardening volunteers plan free herb program (April 13, 2010)
La Leche League to meet (April 13, 2010)
Learn about natural cleaners (April 13, 2010)
Lenz-Mattke reunion April 18 (April 13, 2010)
Luminarias to support Relay For Life event (April 13, 2010)
Miss La Vernia contestants enjoy tea party (April 13, 2010)
Mutz-Jaskinia plan reunion (April 13, 2010)
Plant society to meet in SA (April 13, 2010)
Poth author honors moms with new story (April 13, 2010)
Ranch Heritage Day April 24 (April 13, 2010)
Recalling pages from 25 years ago (April 13, 2010)
Remembering my favorite soda fountain at Smith... (April 13, 2010)
Sausage dinner set in Black Hill (April 13, 2010)
Services for women veterans (April 13, 2010)
Shrimp boil set in Floresville (April 13, 2010)
Stevens School to hold reunion (April 13, 2010)
Sutherland Springs Happenings (April 13, 2010)
TLU offers AP teacher training (April 13, 2010)
UT students to perform at TLU (April 13, 2010)
Visit teapot exhibit in Yoakum (April 13, 2010)
‘Texas Tornados’ will headline PACfest April 22 (April 13, 2010)
People and Places (April 7, 2010)
Return census forms now (April 6, 2010)
SSVFD to receive $60K grant (April 6, 2010)
Buyers, volunteers support courageous young... (March 31, 2010)
Music club enjoys young hostesses (March 30, 2010)
Retired school personnel meet (March 30, 2010)
People and Places (March 24, 2010)
Relay For Life seeks teams, survivors (March 23, 2010)
Surgeon coming to Connally (March 23, 2010)
Concepcion Mission to be rededicated after... (March 18, 2010)
A special blessing (March 17, 2010)
Bisnar plans book- signing March 19 (March 17, 2010)
Garden Club honors charter member (March 17, 2010)
More green for less green... (March 10, 2010)
Area firefighters complete advanced training classes (March 9, 2010)
Still time to sign up for Relay For Life (March 9, 2010)
'Old Meets New' as community celebrates Floresville... (March 3, 2010)
Spring Beauty In Bloom In Tyler, Texas (March 3, 2010)
New law affects driver license applicants (March 2, 2010)
Stockdale cook-off planned (March 2, 2010)
Celebrating 150 years (February 24, 2010)
Farm Bureau donates money to food banks (February 23, 2010)
Hinojosa to speak on domestic abuse (February 23, 2010)
A courthouse chronicle (February 17, 2010)
Gardeners of every caliber welcome (February 16, 2010)
Museum seeks help with renovations (February 16, 2010)
2010 Trail Ride Royalty (February 10, 2010)
Morris plans book-signing (February 9, 2010)
600 Runners Expected through the Historic... (February 5, 2010)
Ad calls are misleading (February 3, 2010)
Blue Star invites members (February 3, 2010)
People and Places (February 3, 2010)
'We are survivors' (January 27, 2010)
Author invites readers, ‘Come Near to God’ (January 26, 2010)
Register for plant ID contest (January 26, 2010)
Contribute safely to Haiti relief (January 19, 2010)
Green becomes mainstream for area dealerships (January 19, 2010)
Musical Club reviews history (January 19, 2010)
'Faith of our Fathers' January 3, 2010 (January 13, 2010)
Wine and Art Festival to feature local artists (January 12, 2010)
WSO seeks sponsors for Power of Pink (January 12, 2010)
Donate blood Jan. 11 (January 6, 2010)
Sharing Koledy and Oplatek (January 6, 2010)
La Vernia church delivers packages (January 5, 2010)
Blue Bonnet Club has Christmas outing (December 29, 2009)
Scenes of the season (December 29, 2009)
‘Santa’ delivers Cowboys tickets (December 29, 2009)
Celebrating the season... (December 23, 2009)
A Child's Wonder (December 22, 2009)
“January Gardening Calendar” (December 22, 2009)
Celebrating Christmas along the corridor (December 16, 2009)
H-E-B raises money for Fort Hood association fund (December 16, 2009)
Christmas celebrations along the corridor (December 9, 2009)
Community bands offer sense of accomplishment... (December 9, 2009)
Doctors Without Borders documentary to air... (December 8, 2009)
Ready for Christmas! (December 2, 2009)
County Line Band will present Christmas concerts (December 1, 2009)
From Wilson County to Wardak Province and back (December 1, 2009)
‘Ho Ho Ho’ Home Movies, WassailFest set in La Vernia (December 1, 2009)
A heart full of thanksgiving (November 25, 2009)
CMMC sets up Project Angel Tree (November 25, 2009)
Food drive for local families (November 25, 2009)
Honoring America's Veterans (November 25, 2009)
Benefit dinner, dance, poker tournament to... (November 18, 2009)
Chihuahua Trail Art Show winners announced (November 18, 2009)
From Texas heat... to British chill (November 18, 2009)
Floresville Fall Fest features cook-off, kids’... (November 11, 2009)
The Royal Coronation 2009 Floresville Peanut... (November 11, 2009)
Von Ormy introduces curbside recycling (November 11, 2009)
Take a sentimental journey in San Marcos (November 4, 2009)
Faith helps family fight son’s illness (November 3, 2009)
La Vernia museum volunteers solve mystery... (November 3, 2009)
Texas Times: A Ghostly Texas Halloween (October 29, 2009)
Barbecue to help Joey Tamez (October 27, 2009)
Tricks and treats with Halloween sweets (October 27, 2009)
‘Don’t ever give up!’ Former at-risk student... (October 27, 2009)
Area native featured in PBS series ‘The 1930s’ (October 20, 2009)
Family plans benefit for son (October 20, 2009)
‘Court of Enchanted Gardens’ (October 14, 2009)
Crime Stoppers pays cash for anonymous phone tips (October 13, 2009)
Stockdale man to serve with Baptist disaster... (October 13, 2009)
Firefighting is dream come true for Floresville man (October 7, 2009)
Protesting in peace (October 7, 2009)
WCN’s Most Loyal Reader shows enthusiasm for life (October 7, 2009)
Connally Memorial receives award (September 29, 2009)
Peanut festival royalty to appear on local TV show (September 29, 2009)
Serving the community (September 23, 2009)
Local singers to participate in music production... (September 22, 2009)
Poth food pantry receives grant from Baptist Health (September 22, 2009)
Soldiers seek help in providing school supplies... (September 16, 2009)
Army band to perform at veterans home in Floresville (September 15, 2009)
Floresville family to join walk in SA for PKD cure (September 15, 2009)
Lonesome Dove Fest offers parade, entertainment, fun (September 15, 2009)
Changing lives (September 8, 2009)
Estrada, volunteer-of-the-year nominee (September 8, 2009)
Lions Club seeks best brittle (September 8, 2009)
Mid-Texas Symphony to feature Di Wu (September 8, 2009)
Haircuts and history: Ray and Olga's turns 50 (September 1, 2009)
Help keep Wilson County clean (September 1, 2009)
Texas A&M climatologist: Drought hits... (September 1, 2009)
Bike MS: Valero 2009 in October (map) (August 27, 2009)
Helping wounded warriors (August 25, 2009)
La Vernia HammerFest seeks volunteers, vendors (map) (August 25, 2009)
Texas Rangers preserve history with memorial... (August 25, 2009)
Questions and Answers: Printable Coupons (August 20, 2009)
Kuempel recalls recent heart attack (August 19, 2009)
Poth plans Ride to Remember 09 (map) (August 19, 2009)
Enjoy water aerobics in city pool (August 18, 2009)
Make immunization an informed choice (August 18, 2009)
Buck Taylor throws a wide loop in life (August 11, 2009)
GVEC takes top honors at rodeo (August 11, 2009)
Is your child’s problem either ADHD or a sleep... (August 11, 2009)
Free outdoor Military Family Movie Night in SA (August 5, 2009)
A day in the life... Floresville (August 4, 2009)
Workers can avoid heat-related problems (August 4, 2009)
‘Extreme Makeover’ searches for families (August 4, 2009)
SA-area foster families are in short supply (July 28, 2009)
Searching for the next Mrs. Wilson County 2010 (July 28, 2009)
Summer's perfect remedy — a refreshing dip (July 28, 2009)
DPS warns of summer door-to-door scams (July 21, 2009)
GRMC to hold ribbon-cutting for patient tower (July 21, 2009)
People and Places (July 21, 2009)
UTSA academy offers classroom supplies (July 16, 2009)
...to the next 25... (July 14, 2009)
Red Cross advises caution in heat (July 14, 2009)
Thirty Texas children drowned in June (July 14, 2009)
Honoring America's 'Greatest Generation' (July 8, 2009)
Guide dog and handler graduate (July 7, 2009)
Red Cross seeks volunteers (July 7, 2009)
Handle fireworks safely (July 2, 2009)
Area communites plan events to celebrate Independence... (June 30, 2009)
Bishops celebrate mass in San Antonio (June 30, 2009)
Printable Coupons (June 30, 2009)
A teacher, mother, and inspiration at 102 (June 24, 2009)
Floresville Musical Club ends season (June 23, 2009)
Pleasanton enjoys chihuahua races (June 23, 2009)
UTSA plans barbecue for new football coach (June 18, 2009)
People and Places (June 17, 2009)
Drought, weather cause snake movements in area (June 16, 2009)
Sign up for ‘Grill & Chill’ blood drive (June 16, 2009)
Texas Football coming to Jack’s Cafe (June 16, 2009)
Springtime in South Texas 2009 photo contest winners (June 10, 2009)
Sister Danat M. Brysch new vicar-elect of... (June 9, 2009)
BBQ for Poth powerlifter (June 2, 2009)
Event to help Ashlee Brooke Emery family (June 2, 2009)
Floresville residents compete in senior olympics (June 2, 2009)
La Vernia, Stockdale get health services, advocacy (June 2, 2009)
Tips for lightning safety (June 2, 2009)
Banner advertising works at wilsoncountynews.com (May 27, 2009)
Join the WCN in sharing military memories (May 27, 2009)
Tractor pull, cook-off set at show barn (May 27, 2009)
Be safe when it comes to Africanized honeybees (May 26, 2009)
A solemn vow to God (May 20, 2009)
Blue Bonnet Club meets in Stockdale (May 19, 2009)
Nursing home to open memory care unit (May 19, 2009)
The tale of a grand mansion (May 13, 2009)
Connally Memorial celebrates Hospital Week (May 12, 2009)
Homegrown entertainment (May 6, 2009)
Local couple keep Floresville beautiful (May 5, 2009)
Residents form ‘watchdog’ group (May 5, 2009)
Reguladores Law-enforcement motorcycle club... (April 29, 2009)
Swine flu makes local appearance (April 28, 2009)
‘Anti-fat pastor’ inspires others (April 28, 2009)
Savoring San Antonio (April 22, 2009)
Energetic retired educators (April 21, 2009)
Enjoy Market Days with food, music, fun (April 21, 2009)
Tejano Conjunto Festival (April 21, 2009)
Honoring veterans (April 15, 2009)
A day to remember, in case we forget (April 14, 2009)
Blood drives set in Floresville (April 14, 2009)
Cook-off to benefit children’s hospital (April 14, 2009)
Daughters of the Republic of Texas honor member (April 7, 2009)
First Lutheran Church hosts weight-loss competition (April 7, 2009)
Springtime in South Texas 2009 photo contest (April 7, 2009)
No regrets for park ranger turned professional... (March 31, 2009)
People and Places (March 31, 2009)
Still time to sign up team for May 2 Relay For Life (March 31, 2009)
Share your love story, win one-night hotel stay (March 26, 2009)
Sharing Polish heritage (March 25, 2009)
East Central school district celebrates great... (March 24, 2009)
Plant sale to benefit students (March 18, 2009)
Library usage up in down economy (March 17, 2009)
Popham-Purchis honored (March 17, 2009)
Leysa Moczygemba Batot’s ‘dash’ (March 11, 2009)
MOMS Club members learn about EMS services (March 10, 2009)
Traveling from Denver City near New Mexico's border (March 10, 2009)
A day in the life... East Central (March 4, 2009)
Chickenpox makes local appearance (March 3, 2009)
Traveling through oil country in South Texas (March 3, 2009)
EC sets Relay rally, dinner (February 26, 2009)
Skiles Mansion ... A dream in ruins (February 25, 2009)
Cookbook will benefit troops (February 24, 2009)
Organist retires after 59 years of volunteer service (February 24, 2009)
Prayer vigil set for Luke Pollok (February 24, 2009)
Relying on the kindness of strangers (February 24, 2009)
Smylie receives Darfur recognition (February 24, 2009)
What is love? (February 18, 2009)
“A visitation from Jonathan and Janet” (February 18, 2009)
Czhilispiel cook-off in Flatonia (February 17, 2009)
Donate to Luke Pollok fund (February 17, 2009)
H-E-B recalls ice cream (February 17, 2009)
Knobles receives prestigious honor from UT in Austin (February 17, 2009)
Musical group enjoys program (February 17, 2009)
Wilson County welcomes Trail Riders (February 11, 2009)
Connally agency named to top 500 (February 10, 2009)
Cowboy Up for a Cure team roping set; donations,... (February 10, 2009)
Serving on USS Ajax ‘quite an experience’ (February 10, 2009)
Sutherland Springs jamboree Saturday (February 10, 2009)
4th Annual Sacred Heart School Wine and Art Festival (February 4, 2009)
Sesquicentennial Committee meeting Feb. 5 (February 4, 2009)
Anne Frank exhibit open (February 3, 2009)
Say 'I love you' with wooden heart (February 3, 2009)
Stockdale library board honors Carl Lambeck (February 3, 2009)
A graduation, a grandchild, a wedding — and... (January 28, 2009)
Scouts to collect Goodwill donations (January 28, 2009)
St. Hedwig church honors 16 Confederate heroes (January 28, 2009)
Dialysis patient receives award (January 27, 2009)
Police department to hold Citizens Academy... (January 27, 2009)
Sesquicentennial Committee plans volunteer... (January 27, 2009)
Best cornbread recipes sought (January 20, 2009)
CMMC joins ‘Tie One On’ campaign (January 20, 2009)
Meet Matty Salinas, the new ‘Mrs. Wilson County’ (January 20, 2009)
Musical club enjoys holidays (January 20, 2009)
Peanut butter recall (January 20, 2009)
Self-defense class set for women (January 20, 2009)
All invited to kick-off party Jan. 20 for... (January 13, 2009)
Celebrating Polish heritage (January 13, 2009)
Chorus seeks new voices (January 13, 2009)
How skipping sleep can be harmful to you (January 13, 2009)
Sacred Heart School plans wine, art fest (January 13, 2009)
Teachers association honors Charles Butt (January 13, 2009)
People and Places (January 7, 2009)
Stay safe when using portable heaters (January 6, 2009)
LV flag presentation to honor veterans (January 5, 2009)
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