Veterans – Page 3

“VIETNAM WILLIE”

August 9, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

As a child Vietnam Willie always knew, His dream adventuring to see the world a view He wanted the freedom to travel around, Not knowing what in life … [Read more...]

"I Believe"

August 9, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

In comparison to the many legs of a Centipede. Hurriedly, moving in unison like a stampede. I travel thru life, trying to accomplish what I need While … [Read more...]

"The American soldier standing guard at Christmas"

August 8, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed around the room and cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My … [Read more...]

“STARTLED”

August 3, 2018 by San Quentin News Contributor

When you jump in the night, You’ve been startled with fright. Must have been scenes from the past, The vision will never be the last. When you cry out … [Read more...]

Veterans’ 29th annual Toys-for-Tots giveaway

February 21, 2018 by Charles David Henry

The holiday spirit enriched the Main Visiting Room for five days in December. For two consecutive weekends, the fully decorated seven-foot Christmas … [Read more...]

350 men honor Veteran’s Day at SQ

January 18, 2018 by Juan Haines

Every year, the 11th day of the 11th month in the United States commemorates Veterans Day. It was no different in San Quentin for the more than 350 … [Read more...]

SQ veterans donate nearly $5,000 to the U.S. Marines

October 31, 2017 by Juan Haines

Incarcerated veterans at San Quentin on July 11 handed over a check for nearly $5,000 to a team of United States Marines. The money supports a program … [Read more...]

Veteran benefits helping of the incarcerated

October 31, 2017 by Wayne Boatwright

Johnny Gomez, 50, has been down 21 years, but thanks to being a veteran, he can still help his child. Gomez’s first parole suitability hearing will be … [Read more...]

Honoring Black veterans is critical to solving present-day issues

August 1, 2017 by Juan Haines

Honoring the burden borne by Black veterans during the lynching era is critical to recovering from the terror of the past as we face challenges of the … [Read more...]

SQ veterans pay tribute on Memorial Day

July 1, 2017 by Juan Haines

On Memorial Day, more than two dozen men serving time in San Quentin paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of America’s wars. The men stood in military … [Read more...]