b.) The first school rally had proven so successful, the team was asked to present a second rally. At the second rally we honored not only our fallen veterans but also all San Lorenzo Unified School District employees who are veterans. Our guest list included representatives from the federal, state and county governments; school board members; the superintendent of schools and other district employees including veterans being honored; members of the military; representatives from various veteran service organizations; alumni; and, of course, staff and students of San Lorenzo High. A reception preceded the rally during which time many of our guests got to meet the team members.

Our guest speaker was Mr. Mark Chandler, Chairman of the Alameda County of Veteran Affairs. Our keynote speaker was Major James Taylor (U.S. Army, Retired). Major Taylor is a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Our master of ceremonies was Mr. Terry Clark, principal of San Lorenzo High. Also present was Mrs. Joanne Norman. Mrs. Norman is the sister of one of our fallen veterans, Steve Srsen.

The program included a slide presentation. Pictures of the veterans were shown. The accomplishments of the veterans (both while at school and in the service) were noted.

c.) We were finally able to dedicate a memorial to our veterans on campus. Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Terry Clark, our principal at the time, we were able to acquire the display case without cost. The dedication was attended by school officials from the San Lorenzo Unified School District and the Eden Area ROP; relatives of the honored veterans; alumni of San Lorenzo; and representatives of the military, and federal, state, and local governments. The color guard was furnished by the Junior ROTC Corps of Cadets from Encinal HS in Alameda. Visitors may view the memorial whenever the school is open (usually 8am to 3pm, weekdays). Please stop by the main office for a visitors pass. The memorial is just across the lobby.

The following are some photos of the team and the various events. Click on the thumbnail for a larger picture.

The Second School Rally
Some of the members of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.	Mr. Ghiselli, Maj. Taylor, Mr. Clark, and Mr. Chandler.	Mrs Joanne Norman and family.
The reception. In the center is Mrs. Sylvia Parker, assistant principal.	After the rally: Maria, Maj. Taylor, Mr Clark, Mr Chandler, Cristina, Kenny, Fanny, Mr Ghiselli, Araceli and Mrs Bradford (DECA teacher).

Dedication of the Veterans Memorial
Mr. Ghiselli before the unveiling of the memorial (covered by the flag). Cadets are from Encinal HS JROTC.	The unveiling. With Mr. Ghiselli are Mrs. Esposito (L) and Mrs. Norman (R).	Some of the guests viewing the memorial after the unveiling.
More guests at the memorial.	After the ceremony. Mr. Cyril Bonanno (Dir. Eden Area ROP), Fanny, Cristina, Mrs. Bradford & Araceli.	The memorial. On the left are pictures of the veterans. On the upper right is the original plaque and below it is the area in which each veteran will be honored individually.