On Memorial Day, Robert Larios, President and CEO of the Employees Club of California and son of Mexican immigrants, reflects on the known and unknown American war dead who sacrificed everything for a country he was still trying to become a legal part of. Drawing from a deeply personal visit to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Larios weaves together the stories of those who shaped his American journey… a World War II Purple Heart veteran, a submarine sailor turned mentor, and the nameless soldiers whose marble headstones read “known but to God.” A meditation on remembrance, gratitude, and grief from one of California’s most distinctive voices on service, sacrifice, and the immigrant American experience.
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A Moment of Pride & Gratitude: 23 Years as an American Citizen
Twenty three years ago, I remember the feeling of elation and certainty that came with becoming a Citizen of the United States. As I repeated each word after the judge, taking my oath to become an American Citizen, I felt like all my life up until this moment had been leading me here. As I …
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Thank you Doctor: A Message for National Doctor Day
I am grateful for doctors like Dr. McKinley who not only save lives but change them for the better.
Remembering the legacy of César Chávez
In California we commemorate the enduring legacy of César Chávez, whose unwavering advocacy for fair and just treatment of farm workers continues to inspire generations. It is a day to remember those whose lives were directly touched by his profound work, like my Dad Rafael Larios, who has been working tirelessly in the fields for …
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