OFT recognizes honorable Filipino American WWII Veterans:
1. "Telesforo de la Cruz Trinidad (November 25, 1890 - May 8, 1968) was a Filipino[6] fireman 2nd class in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for actions in Mexican waters near La Paz, on board the USS San Diego on 21 January 1915. He is the second service member, and first and so far only sailor of Asian descent to receive the award in peacetime. Trinidad served during both World Wars before retiring to the Philippines and living on his pension." (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telesforo_Trinidad)
The citation history told by keynote Speaker US Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C Bono, MD, MBA FACS.
On May 20, 2022, Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named USS Telesforo Trinidad.
This recognition was made possible because of the leaderships of USAF Ret Colonel Nonie Cabana, US Marine Ret Major General Juan Ayala & Mayor Ron Nirenberg
2. Recognition of Gold Star Family of 2Lt Cecilio dela Cuesta presented to granddaughter Gerry Cabana.
3. US Congressional Gold Medal Award presented to family:
Saturnino Rimando (deceased Phil Army)
by US Marine Ret Major General Juan Ayala
Francisco Llaguno (deceased 186th Infantry, US Army)
by US Navy Ret Rear Admiral AB Cruz III