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Leon Valley issues proclamation honoring Master Sergeant Ramon Najera Jr.; family speaks about community impact
Summary
Mayor Chris Riley read a proclamation honoring Master Sergeant Ramon Najera Jr. for military service and remembered his death in a dog attack; family members and neighbors described grief, neighborhood support and increased vigilance.
Mayor Chris Riley presented a proclamation naming Oct. 21, 2025 as Master Sergeant Ramon Najera Jr. Day in the City of Leon Valley to honor his 21 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and his community contributions.
Members of Najera’s family and neighbors spoke to the council. One family member described him as an avid gardener and neighbor who had lived in Leon Valley since 1994; another family member thanked the city for the proclamation and said neighborhood potlucks and community support helped the family cope after the February 24, 2023 attack that led to his death.
Councilors and staff offered condolences and described community support and public-safety follow-up, including faster police response on later incidents involving loose dogs. The mayor presented the family with a commemorative paperweight and other tokens of the city’s recognition.
Why it matters: the proclamation recognized military service and underscored community concerns about dangerous dogs following a high-profile local fatality; residents described increased neighborhood vigilance and appreciation for emergency response.
Next steps: none formal; council expressed continued community support and appreciation for the family.
