As our community gathers together this weekend to celebrate and honor our veterans, we must first acknowledge the beautiful lives that were so tragically lost this week at Borderline Bar & Grill.
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As a community, we have weathered significant challenges in the past — by coming together and helping where there is need — and I know we will do so again.
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As we remember those who were taken from us this week, I want to mention two of them: Navy veteran Tel Orfanos and Marine veteran Dan Manrique.
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They both symbolize what is so special about the long and proud military tradition here in Ventura County — a dedication to the greater good, our shared values, and ceaseless humility and selflessness.
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On this day each year, we recognize & thank our veterans who embody those qualities & who have served our country w/ such honor & bravery. This year, we also acknowledge others within our community who demonstrate that same selflessness & humility that our vets exemplify daily.
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I saw it in the actions of Sgt. Ron Helus, who gave his life to save others. I saw it in the young people who carried their friends out of the bar to safety.
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I saw it in our own Sheriff Geoff Dean, days from retirement, who lost a friend and who stood strong during this terrible ordeal so that others could find strength through him. And I saw it in all of our first responders, who sacrifice for our community every single day.
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So, as we honor our veterans, let’s do so by recognizing those here in Ventura County who live their lives, and have given their lives, in pursuit of a higher ideal. The ideal of community, of purpose, and of selflessness.
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