Dear Editor,
I would like to thank the many community members for helping to make a visitor to Gilroy, Al Rentaria, the founder and CEO of Operation Interdependence, understand and witness the generosity and caring nature that our South Bay communities have to offer.
I would like to acknowledge the donation of the VFW and American Legion for their sponsorship of Al’s stay at the Forest Park Inn.
Also, I would like to thank Forest Park Inn owners George and Sandra Sammut for the kindness extended to Al during his stay. Words cannot express my gratitude to both Bob Dillon and James Suner. Bob facilitated the amazing contribution of James Suner for office space to launch OI in Gilroy.
Mr. Suner’s actions will directly affect the ability of South Bay County residents to show their support for the troops in so many ways.
Finally, thank you to all the wonderful people who provided the energy and enthusiasm on Saturday afternoon by attending this event to introduce OI to the community. It is evident that the troops have not been forgotten and the support from home is forever strong.
Karen Humber,
A proud Marine mom from Gilroy
