Just a few days ago we lost one of our regulars who had been a WWII Veteran, Manuel Saetes at 99 years young.  

"Manny" was a regular attendee at the Center for years, and one of the most beloved at that.  Born 11/17/23, he passed on 2/12/22.

Manny had served during WWII on the 359th Engineers Company F.  They laid fuel pipeline for heavy artillery and vehicles during the war.  He came to Omaha Beach on D-Day + 3 and they laid pipe from Omaha Beach to Cherbourg Normandy France.  The vast accomplishment was dubbed "Operation Pluto".  This operation allowed the Allies to march on German strongholds and eventually put down the powerful German army.

Manuel was married to Lois (who had passed before him) and they had 4 children.  He is survived by 3 children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and even 2 great great grandchildren.

Below is a photo of a framed brief portfolio put together by his daughter Karen.  Manny was quite a guy, and will be missed by all here at the Center.

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2022
11:00 to 2:00 PM
 
 
Lunch 11:00 AM
 
SPECIAL GUEST:
K9 Demonstration
K9-1 Roman and Officer Emerson
Elk Grove Police Department
 
Officer Emerson, a former Marine at Camp Pendleton, will be here to share the life of a Canine officer.

Officer Emerson became an officer with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department in May of 2001. In 2006 Officer Emerson joined the Elk Grove Police Department. His assignments included Patrol, POP Unit, SWAT Sniper Team Leader, SWAT Operator, Canine Handler and Canine Unit Handler. 
 
K9-1 Roman was paired with Officer Emerson in May 2015. K9 Roman is an eight-year-old male Belgian Malinois. K9 Roman holds a POST certification in patrol and narcotic detection.
 
Please join us for a wonderful informative demonstration. Guests are welcome.
 

Veteran Golf Park for Disabled Veterans 
dba Veteran's Community Center of Citrus Heights
6921 Sylvan Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610