About EDH Military Veteran Group (EDHMVG)
Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans
El Dorado Hills Military Veteran Group (EDHMVG) is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Our mission is to provide support, camaraderie, and resources to those who served our country. We are a community of veterans from all branches of the military, coming together to share experiences, support one another, and give back to our community.
The Never Forgotten
Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans
A special tribute to all of the service members that gave their all. RIP Godspeed.
“We don't know them all, but we owe them all.”
“Our flag doesn't fly because the wind moves it, but because of the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
“We come not to mourn our dead heroes but to praise them.”
“We stand for the flag, we kneel for the fallen.”
EDHMVG Members- USMC
Ken Westermann
Ken Westermann
Ken Westermann
USMC, served at 29 Palms, Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Training Center. EDH resident.
Rick Edwards
Ken Westermann
Ken Westermann
USMC served in Vietnam 1967-1968. Heritage EDH resident. AKA: "Way Kool Rick"
Ralph Torres
Ken Westermann
Ralph Torres
1st MARDIV, USMC Recruit Honor Guide graduate. Promontory EDH resident.
Ben Poquiz
1966, USMC, Vietnam serving as a grunt. Promontory EDH resident.
Steve Gutierrez
1977-1983, USMC 1st MARDIV. Promontory EDH resident.
Served with Honor
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
USMC 1st bn 5th Marines 1st Marine Division
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
EDH Serrano resident
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
EDH Serrano resident
Gabriel Gutierrez Years of service 07-16
EDH Serrano resident
Hal Alpert
Heritage Resident, United States Marine Corps
Dennis Byrne
Serrano Resident, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam veteran.
Promontory EDH resident, Gary Thiem Enlisted into the USAF as an Aviation Cadet in Feb 1963 and graduated in Mar 1964 as a 2 lt Navigator. I was assigned to fly in the C-130s and had three assignments including a year flying in Vietnam. I then applied for and was accepted into Pilot Training graduating in Jun 1969. As a pilot I flew as a Pilot Training Instructor in the T-38 for 4 years, as a C-9 Air Evac instructor pilot for 7 years and 4 years in the T-39 as an Administrative Air Lift pilot. The only non-flying position I held was as Chief of the Scott AFB Command Post. In all I spent 22 years in the USAF retiring in Apr 1985 as a Major.
Promontory EDH resident, USA LTC Steve Gutierrez Special Operations Command, Pacific, served as an SOF Advisor to 32 nations in INDOPACOM AOR.
EDHMVG Members
CSM Corde Wagner
Heritage EDH resident, CSM Corde Wagner,
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment. Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier. Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some. Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow. Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor. Rangers Lead The Way!!!
U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Corde Wagner
*Biographical*
101st Airborne 1972-1974
1st Ranger Battalion 1974-1976
HQ USAEUR, Heidelberg FRG 1977-1979
USAR: 91st Div, 104th Div, 221st MP 1981-1997
Retired CSM/E9 199
U.S. Army Sergeant Simon Huber
EDH resident, Simon Huber served in the United States Army from 2004-2007. SGT Huber, Infantry soldier, deployed in Iraq in support Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
Petty Officer First Class Greg F. Durante
EDH resident, Greg served in United States Coast Guard dates of service from 1969-1975, earned the rank of E6, Petty Officer First Class (PO1).
Greg’s MOS: ET1 LORAN (Long Range Aid to Navigation) Technician. His Unit assignments: Cape May, NJ; Governor's Island, NY (X2); Attu Island, Alaska & Nantucket, MA
America's Maritime Guardians
The motto of the United States Coast Guard is "Semper Paratus" which means "Always Ready". The USCG considers this motto to be more than just a slogan, but rather their core purpose.
Vern Pierson
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
Vern Pierson
Promontory EDH resident, Vern is a former sergeant with U.S. Army famous 101st Airborne Division served from 1982 to 1986.
Nick Capurro
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
Vern Pierson
EDH resident, Nick is a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer, served with the 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord from 1990 to 1995. Nick also served 3 years in reserves at Camp Parks, Dublin, CA.
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
Serrano EDH resident, Kent .
Commander (2011-2019), VFW Post 6604, Folsom, CA
Professor Emeritus- Stanford University School of Medicine
Sloan Fellow, Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Navy Captain (O-6), Naval/Marine Corps Combat Flight Surgeon
Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran- VMA(AW)533, (A-6 Intruders) 1967-68
Military Order of the Devil Dogs- DD.
George Steed
James Reinhart
J.Kent Garman, M.D., M.S.
Heritage EDH resident, George served in the United States Coast Guard.
Semper Paratus, which means "Always Ready"
Ken Corwin
James Reinhart
James Reinhart
Promontory EDH resident, Ken served in the United States Navy, combat medic assigned to the USMC during Vietnam.
RIP GodSpeed 2025
James Reinhart
James Reinhart
James Reinhart
Promontory EDH resident, James served in the United States Marine Corps.
Jay Guevarra
Jay Guevarra
Jay Guevarra
Promontory EDH resident, Jay served in the United States Army, Communications.
Bill Jamaca
Jay Guevarra
Jay Guevarra
Heritage EDH resident, Bill served in the United States Army, Sergeant, from 1977-1987, Electronic Intelligence.
El Dorado Hills Promontory Memorial Park
Promontory Memorial
Your Support Will Help to Complete This Project
Around the nation, memorials dedicated to the men & women of the United States’ armed services are places of honor, respect, reflection & education. Today, here in El Dorado Hills, we have the invaluable opportunity to create our own memorial: a tangible expression of the deep gratitude we feel for those who have served their country.
The Veterans Memorial Park in El Dorado Hills will contain a memory garden, walk-through exhbits, and a gathering area with stage. It will also feature the “100 Year Journey,” where, along a winding path, visitors will pass exhibits representing 100 years of United States’ conflict history, from World War 1 through the present day.
The land for the Memorial, adjacent to Promontory Community Park, has been donated by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. Many professionals have already contributed their time to draft the architectural plans, create the construction schedule, and plan the grading and electrical needs.
Now, if you are interested to help make the Veterans Memorial Park in El Dorado Hills a reality. Please let us know.
Our Approach
Memorial explores 100 years of war
- By Mike Roberts El Dorado Hills, VillageLife
- May 9, 2011 Updated Jun 7, 2023
The park and memorial are located inside Promontory Park, on Alexandra Drive in western El Dorado Hills.
Cordova traces his activism to 2004, when Lance Corporal Brad Shuder, an Oak Ridge High School graduate, was killed during operation Iraqi Freedom. The two first met when Cordova coached Shuder in youth soccer. They became fast friends when they later worked together as referees.
Our Community to Commitment
El Dorado Hills community have a long-standing respect for the principles of duty and sacrifice embodied by the nation's armed forces, as well as a belief that the conduct of war has a rightful place in establishing and protecting the nation.
The El Dorado Hills Promise Foundation is the organization taking donations for the Promontory Park Memorial Site Project. Non-profit Tax ID #46-3473319. Infor@edhpromise.org.
El Dorado Hills New York Creek Trail Memorial Park
The unveiling of the Veteran's memorial plaque at the New York Creek Trail Park circa 2020.
Iraq Veteran SGT Simon Huber sharing some words for the ceremonial dedication. Sitting down on the right is "Wally" a well known inspirational EDH resident of and WWII veteran. He since passed in Godspeed.
Generational Veterans exchanging experiences. A fraternal bond.
EDHMVG Members Stepped Up
Food For Veterans
Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran
Taking Care our Veterans
As a result of a partnership with El Dorado County Veteran’s Commission, the Food Bank of El Dorado County is proud to act as the emergency food assistance safety net for local veterans and their families.
The El Dorado Hills Military Veterans Group team stepped up and volunteered as drivers to make crucial deliveries to needy home bound veterans.
Taking Care our Veterans
Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran
Taking Care our Veterans
Food Bank volunteers and staff work hard to assure that all veterans in El Dorado County have regional access to healthy and nutritious foods. This unique program is special to everyone involved as our local veterans and their families have given so much.
The Food Bank and the local Veteran’s Commission are happy to give back. If you are
Food Bank volunteers and staff work hard to assure that all veterans in El Dorado County have regional access to healthy and nutritious foods. This unique program is special to everyone involved as our local veterans and their families have given so much.
The Food Bank and the local Veteran’s Commission are happy to give back. If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran and could benefit from regional food assistance, contact us today at 530-621-9950.
Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran
Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran
Program Dedicated to Doc League, a Local Veteran
Doc League, a local Veteran, was the inspiration for staging the Food Bank of El Dorado County's No Vet Goes Hungry Program. Mr. League has been involved with assisting Veterans for many years in and out of El Dorado County. As a result of Mr. League's commitment to your local Veterans and our neighbors that struggle to make ends meet, w
Doc League, a local Veteran, was the inspiration for staging the Food Bank of El Dorado County's No Vet Goes Hungry Program. Mr. League has been involved with assisting Veterans for many years in and out of El Dorado County. As a result of Mr. League's commitment to your local Veterans and our neighbors that struggle to make ends meet, we dedicate the No Vet Goes Hungry Program to Mr. League and his years of service.