Balloons light up Central Park
Frank Perez/CorrespondentTo see other photos of yesterday's Veterans Day event, visit Will Lester's photo gallery.
Hundreds showed up to Councilman Rex Gutierrez's Veterans Day event last night. What lured them were these flickering helium balloons that decorated the sky at Central Park.
Participants wrote words of love and praise to their favorite veteran on the balloon. Some of the messages include "For those who didn't come home," "We miss you" and "Veterans Day is fun."
Cheryl Diego of Rancho Cucamonga had something simple to say to her father, "Thanks Dad, for 33 years of service."
The event, costing about $13,000, was paid for by Gutierrez's campaign. The councilman holds annual Easter and Veterans Day events in the city. Gutierrez said with his political future uncertain, Wednesday's event could be his last.
Interesting note -- Mike Morrell, candidate for the 63rd Assembly District, was invited to say a few words to the crowd. I guess Gutierrez isn't supporting the mayor for that position.
Dear Rex,
Are you a holy man?
The councilman holds annual Easter and Veterans Day events in the city. Gutierrez said with his political future uncertain, Wednesday's event could be his last.
AMEN!!!!
Maybe we should be thanking Jeff Burum for the event and not little slick Rex. Gosh,I wish he would he (Rex) would move to Delano and cheat them for awhile.