Cadet and FTO reunite.

Here is a picture of
Andy Vaquera having a
beer with his FTO Nacho Tapia
at El Mariachi Bar.
(40th anniversary)

Wounded Warriors at James Anderson Park

James Anderson Memorial Rededicated

Retiree Andy Vaquera writes:

Several retirees get together for breakfast every Friday.
At one of the breakfast, I brought up the James Anderson
Memorial which now rests under the trees AND between
the restrooms at Anderson Park. As a 35 year Military
veteran, I advised them that the memorial sitting
between the restrooms was disrespectful.

After a short conversation we decided to get the Memorial
started and agreed to raise money(pitch in) every Friday
at Breakfast and in a little over three months we raised
$1600. Retiree Lalo Gutierrez contacted Airborne flags
who donated the pole and flag and we paid for the
installation (without the donation the flag would have cost
$3800).

On Sunday September 13,2009 we dedicated the Flag
and gathered at the park with our families for the
dedication and picnic. (At our age all the kids you see in
the pictures are our grandkids.) The flag sits on the banks
of Plum Creek Cove next to the boat ramp in an area we
decided to build the Anderson memorial to include the
names of all officers who died in the line of duty.


The following officers participated: Andy Vaquera, Marvin
Cannon, Joe Reyes, Louie Talamantes, Lloyd Lopez,
Ralph Campos, Jerry Vegas, Ponce Fuentes, Farris
Whitten (City Detention) Eli Vidaurri, David Perez (SAFD),
Mario Montemayor, Robert Carter, Ray Perez,
Richard Cervera, Rudy Barrera Curtis Sathoff, and
Lalo Gutierrez

PS:

The original memorial is still by the restrooms,
however we are raising funds to move it to the

area around the new flag pole. the plan is to

build a memorial plaza around the flag pole.

If anyone wishes to donate they can send it to
me: Andy Vaquera 1506 Oakcask 78253. Make
out check to James Anderson

Memorial Fund,.....thanks

Flag Day at James Anderson Park

Here are some photos taken on my little camera. I can't take the credit
for taking the photos but I like them, they are a great memory.
Makes me proud to be a part of this group. I hope you guys can
pass it on to the rest of the group, I only wish all of the guys had
been in the photos., next time.

David G. Perez

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Comment:

Thanks for the great meal

and the honor of being

a small part of this great

event. You guys did a

great job, congratulations.

The flagpole adds so

very much to the park.

I hope the membership

appreciate all that you guys

do for us. I appreciate

you’all very much and

realize how incredibly

fortunate we are having

this great park and

park staff.

Thanks again!

Bill Lowry (Active SAPD)

Retirees visit one another in New Mexico.

Retiree Lalo Gutierrez and fellow retirees recently went to
visit Retiree Billy Anders in New Mexico.

Lalo has graciously shared a photo and an article written by
Billy Anders for the local Cloudcroft New Mexico newspaper
scheduled for publication on August 1st, 09.

Please click on this link to see article and photo: ThinBlueLine

Retiree's wife recognized in SA Express News.

This Bio of Mrs. Hildebrand was
published in the Express-News
on Sunday June 28, 2009.

Suzanne Hildebrand, a Midland
native, has been married to
retired SAPD Robbery Detective,
retired District Attorney
Criminal Investigator and former
Live Oak Mayor Ray
Hildebrand for 31 years.

The most important thing she has done in her life has been
to become sole care provider for Ray who suffered a massive
stroke on April 16, 2008. She has become a strong patient
advocate and resource for others in the community who
look to her for advice and direction on how to deal with
patient and caretaker issues, as well as the legal issues
relating thereto. She has gained a wealth of information
regarding medical care, dealing with physicians, hospitals,
rehabilitation facilities and other health care providers.

Suzanne started the first MADD Chapter in Texas, serving
as President for four years; she was appointed Commissioner
of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards & Education by Governor Bill Clements.

Ray has devoted 48 years of his life to serving and
protecting the people of Bexar County. Suzanne hopes,
by virtue of this blog, to carry on his legacy of serving the
community. Suzanne also works full time as Legal
Administrator for the Law Office of Don W. Saunders.

To read more about here published articles and what
people are saying CLICK HERE -> Sole Provider

Click Here -> Chapter III

Father John is celebrating two happy events

‘Father John’ as he likes to be called turns 84 years
young on Wed 27 May 09.

In his ‘So Called Retirement’ He is still doing ‘The Lords
Work 24/7’ He was at Holy Family Parish and Chaplain
for the San Antonio Police Department.

Birthday Wishes can be mailed to:

Rev. John Wagner,
Casa de Padres 202,
8520 Cross Mountain Trail
San Antonio TX 78255-2038

2^nd Special Day, Thursday 28 May 09

will be His 60^th Anniversary as a Catholic Priest.
Father John will Celebrate the 6:00pm Mass at Saint
Matthews Church followed by a Dinner Honoring Him.

The Dinner will be held in the Parish Hall.
If you wish to attend please RSVP to Kay
Moczygemba at the Church Office,

Phone 210 478-5003 or kay@stmatts.org

Please share this with those who know and Love Monsignor John A. Wagner