Above is one of many banners hanging on Central Avenue in honor of our servicemen.

This morning while riding my bike around town I again began to take note of the flags being flown on homes and residences. As I made this observation of one particular home I decided to return at a more decent hour to speak with the resident and get permission to photograph their home displaying the United States Flag and a large Support Our Troops Ribbon. By doing this I am hoping this may be the start of me monthly stopping by a home, or business displaying a United States Flag and taking a picture of their effort to support our troops and highlighting their personal story for flying the United States Flag or Military Banner. If anyone wants to contact me to photograph and place an article in the Gazette about their effort I urge them to contact me either by email; dickdiaz@roadrunner.com, or my cell 279-3599, otherwise my focus for the articles will be selected by me randomly as I travel about town.

You may recall I wrote an article a few months back that wondered, out loud, how patriotic is Fillmore? Since that article I am so excited to see at least 60 new flags on display about town supporting our troops! Good Job Fillmore! I knew Fillmore could get those flags out! I am hoping we can add sixty more in the next few months and sixty more after that!

When I returned to 662 Mountain View, the home of Fred and Virginia Ortiz, I was thrilled to meet Mrs. Virginia Ortiz when she answered my ringing her doorbell on her front porch. Mrs. Ortiz is the Grandmother of Warrant Officer David M. Warnock-Ortiz who is currently serving with the United States Army in Texas. David is a 1996 Fillmore High School graduate and his banner is on display in front of Fillmore High School. I had previously written an article about David's service so when she told me who her family member was currently serving I recalled David's article.

We in Fillmore are proud of Warrant Officer Warnock-Ortiz's service and of the support that Mr. and Mrs. Ortiz are showing not only for David, but for all of our troops currently serving and for their support of our great Country! The next time you drive by Warrant Officer David M. Warnock-Ortiz's banner, or any of the many banners displayed proudly on Sespe and Central Avenues give them a shout out and thank them for their service!