A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

2011 Calendar page 26, Acknowledgements

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The calendar page covers the Mission Statement for RCMAHS as well as its Advisory Board Members and Sponsors. Linda Salinas-Thompson writes a dedication to Philip Diaz Castro. The dedication states Mission Statement: Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society is dedicated to bringing our communities together through the preservation and sharing of historic photographs, stories, and artifacts that illustrate the local history of the Mexican American communities toward the unique history of the County of Riverside. RCMAHS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS: Mary Figueroa. Elaine Kist, Ralph Nunez, Dvonne Pitrnzzelo, Kenny Sotelo, Sue Strickland, Gilbert Vasquez. Sponsors: RCMAHS would like to acknowledge all our sponsors and express our appreciation for their support on the 2011 calendar. We also need to "Thank" those of you who have given RCMAHS support by monetary means. A very special appreciation to all donors of pictures for this year's wonderful calendar. PHILIP DIAZ CASTRO: We would like to acknowledge Philip for being a supporter and friend of RCMAHS. Philip was very helpful for the 86th Birthday Celebration of S'S Ysmael Villegas, held at Villegas, held at the Villegas Middle School on March 19, 2010, Through him, contact was made with his brothers Hames and TOny also Ed Medina and Andrew Melendrez Sr., very close friends of Smiley and Dario Villegas. Philip also furnished the names and addresses of WWII veterans who attended the event. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was so proud to be present to honor their friend, Smiley, at the school named in his honor. Thank you Philip for all your help and support in helping RCMAHS in honoring S'S Villegas. Philip passed away on May 25, 2010, at the age of 84 years. He was a lifetime resident of Riverside and a parishioner/volunteer at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S> Army during WWII. He volunteered and supported the Disabled American Veterans, Goeske Center, Meals on Wheels, and other organizations. Philip was a happy positive person and was loved and honored by many. Known to his family and friends as CHITO, he will be missed by all; he left many happy memories for all to smile on and remember him by. Thank you Philip for your friendship and the wonderful support you gave RCMAHS. Linda Salias-Thompson".

Mexican-American History

World War II

Inland Empire

21st Century

Unknown

2011

Riverside County Mexican American Historical Society (RCMAHS)

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English, Spanish

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