The organizers of the annual New York City Veterans Parade announced on Wednesday that two veterans -- Cpt. Mercedes Elias and John Escalante -- will serve as honorary marshals for this year's event next month.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 10:55PMWith Hispanic Heritage coming to a close soon, New York City is showing its appreciation for its Hispanic-American veterans.
"As we continue to celebrate the tremendous contributions of Hispanic Americans, we are enormously grateful to Mercedes Elias and John Escalante for their service," said Mark Otto, President and Executive Director of the United War Veterans Council. "Mercedes and John are outstanding veterans who have displayed courage, dedication, and patriotism, and we are proud to have them help lead this year's parade as Honorary Marshals.
Escalante served over 30 years with multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also a fixture in the New York City veteran/military community even before his retirement as a Master Gunnery Sergeant in 2023.
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