San Antonio post honors Lance Corporal Espinosa with renaming ceremony

The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Meeting held on May 13, 2025, in Laredo, Texas, focused on several important topics concerning local veterans and their recognition.

One significant discussion involved the introduction of a guest speaker from the Texas Department of Corrections, Mr. Esquivel. However, due to his inability to attend, the committee decided to table this item for future consideration. The motion to table was unanimously approved by the members present.

Another key highlight of the meeting was the announcement regarding the renaming of a local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in San Antonio. The post will be named in honor of Lance Corporal David Lee Espinosa, a Texas native who tragically lost his life during the last day of the Afghanistan evacuation. Espinosa, who was born when the Afghanistan conflict began, is remembered as the first Texan to die in that war. The renaming ceremony is scheduled for May 17, and committee members were encouraged to attend.

Overall, the meeting underscored the committee's commitment to honoring the sacrifices of veterans and ensuring their contributions are recognized within the community. Further details regarding the postponed agenda item will be addressed in future meetings.