In the midst of all of the politics surrounding the Iraq war, we often forget the American men and women who are proud to serve their country. Even when they give the "last full measure of [their] devotion", we often don't notice for very long. As a result of an Eagle Scout project in Salt Lake City last week, Corporal Adam Galvez will be remembered. His family will ever be proud that their son served.
"Junior Cruz did about the coolest Eagle Scout project I've ever heard of," Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. said during a ceremony at Franklin Elementary School. "Junior, I think you'd make an awesome governor some day."
On Friday, February 2, 2007, a portion of 300 South Street in Salt Lake City was renamed "Adam Galvez Street".
Marine Corporal Galvez was one month away from returning home when he was killed by a roadside bomb on August 20, 2006. He had the full love and support from his family in a service he was proud to provide.
To show their support for the United States military, and especially those Marine friends he left behind, his parents have started a care package project called Cool Marines.
Corporal Galvez--thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. You will be remembered.
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Thank you for posting this update on the Galvez family.
When the IED struck, Adam was killed with HM Chadwick Kenyon and LCpl Randy Newman. Randy was our neighbor. We think of Adam and Chad as Randy's family.
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