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4 days ago
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Arellano: Guess who suddenly has a 'TACO' allergy? How a tasty sounding acronym haunts Trump
Guess who suddenly has a "TACO" allergy? President Yuge Taco Salad himself. In the annals of four-letter words and acronyms Donald Trump has long hitched his political fortunes on, the word "taco" may be easy to overlook. There's MAGA, most famously. DOGE, courtesy of Elon Musk. Huge (pronounced yuge, of course). Wall, as in the one he continues to build on the U.S.-Mexico border. 'Love' for himself, 'hate' against all who stand in his way. There's a four-letter term, however, that best sums up Trump's shambolic presidency, one no one would've ever associated with him when he announced his first successful presidential campaign a decade ago. Taco. His first use of the most quintessential of Mexican meals happened on Cinco de Mayo 2016, when Trump posted a portrait of himself grinning in front of a giant taco salad while proclaiming 'I Love Hispanics!' Latino leaders immediately ridiculed his Hispandering, with UnidosUS president Janet Murguia telling the New York Times that it was 'clueless, offensive and self-promoting' while also complaining, 'I don't know that any self-respecting Latino would even acknowledge that a taco bowl is part of our culture.' Read more: Column: From Trump's taco bowl to Amy Klobuchar's Elena, when 'Hispandering' goes wrong I might've been the only Trump critic in the country to defend his decision to promote taco salads. After all, it's a dish invented by a Mexican American family at the old Casa de Fritos stand in Disneyland. But also because the meal can be a beautiful, crunchy thing in the right hands. Besides, I realized what Trump was doing: getting his name in the news, trolling opponents, and having a hell of a good time doing it while welcoming Latinos into his basket of deplorables as he strove for the presidency. Hey, you couldn't blame the guy for trying. Guess what happened? Despite consistently trashing Latinos, Trump increased his share of that electorate in each of his presidential runs and leaned on them last year to capture swing states like Arizona and Nevada. Latino Republican politicians made historic gains across the country in his wake — especially in California, where the number of Latino GOP legislators jumped from four in 2022 to a record nine. The Trump taco salad tweet allowed his campaign to present their billionaire boss to Latinos as just any other Jose Schmo ready to chow down on Mexican food. It used the ridicule thrown at him as proof to other supporters that elites hated people like them. Trump must have at least felt confident the taco salad gambit from yesteryear worked because he reposted the image on social media this Cinco de Mayo, adding the line 'This was so wonderful, 9 years ago today!' It's not exactly live by the taco, die by the taco. (Come on, why would such a tasty force of good want to hurt anyone)? But Trump is suddenly perturbed by the mere mention of TACO. That's an acronym mentioned in a Financial Times newsletter earlier this month that means Trump Always Chickens Out. The insult is in reference to the growing belief in Wall Street that people who invest in stocks should keep in mind that the president talks tough on tariffs but never follows through because he folds under pressure like the Clippers. Or a taco, come to think of it. Trump raged when CNBC reporter Megan Cassella asked him about TACO at a White House press conference this week. 'Don't ever say what you said,' the commander in chief snarled before boasting about how he wasn't a chicken and was actually a tough guy. 'That's a nasty question.' No other reporter followed up with TACO questions, because the rest of the internet did. Images of Trump in everything from taco suits to taco crowns to carnivorous tacos swallowing Trump whole have bloomed ever since. News outlets are spreading Trump's out-of-proportion response to something he could've just laughed off, while "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" just aired a parody song to the tune of "Macho Man" titled — what else? — "Taco Man." The TACO coinage is perfect: snappy, easily understandable, truthful and seems Trump-proof. The master of appropriating insults just can't do anything to make TACO his — Trump Always Cares Outstandingly just doesn't have the same ring. It's also a reminder that Trump's anti-Latino agenda so far in his administration makes a predictable mockery of his taco salad boast and related Hispandering. Read more: Hiltzik: Explaining the newest Wall Street craze — the 'TACO' trade In just over four months, Trump and his lackeys have tried to deport as many Latino immigrants — legal and illegal — as possible and has threatened Mexico — one of this country's vital trading partners — with a 25% tariff. He has signed executive orders declaring English the official language of the United States and seeking to bring back penalties against truck drivers who supposedly don't speak English well enough at a time when immigrants make up about 18% of the troquero force and Latinos are a big chunk of it. Meanwhile, the economy — the main reason why so many Latinos went for Trump in 2024 in the first place — hasn't improved since the Biden administration and always seems one Trump speech away from getting even wobblier. As for Latinos, there are some signs Trump's early presidency has done him no great favors with them. An April survey by the Pew Research Center — considered the proverbial gold standard when it comes to objectively gauging how Latinos feel about issues — found 27% of them approve of how he's doing as president, down from 36% back in February. Trump was always an imperfect champion of the taco's winning potential, and not because the fish tacos at his Trump Grill come with French fries (labeled "Idaho" on the menu) and the taco salad currently costs a ghastly $25. He never really understood that a successful taco must appeal to everyone, never shatter or rip apart under pressure and can never take itself seriously like a burrito or a snooty mole. The president needs to move on from his taco dalliance and pay attention to another four-letter word, one more and more Americans utter after every pendejo move Trump and his flunkies commit: Help. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Guess who suddenly has a ‘TACO' allergy? How a tasty sounding acronym haunts Trump
Guess who suddenly has a 'TACO' allergy? President Yuge Taco Salad himself. In the annals of four-letter words and acronyms Donald Trump has long hitched his political fortunes on, the word 'taco' may be easy to overlook. There's MAGA, most famously. DOGE, courtesy of Elon Musk. Huge (pronounced yuge, of course). Wall, as in the one he continues to build on the U.S.-Mexico border. 'Love' for himself, 'hate' against all who stand in his way. There's a four-letter term, however, that best sums up Trump's shambolic presidency, one no one would've ever associated with him when he announced his first successful presidential campaign a decade ago. Taco. His first use of the most quintessential of Mexican meals happened on Cinco de Mayo 2016, when Trump posted a portrait of himself grinning in front of a giant taco salad while proclaiming 'I Love Hispanics!' Latino leaders immediately ridiculed his Hispandering, with UnidosUS president Janet Murguia telling the New York Times that it was 'clueless, offensive and self-promoting' while also complaining, 'I don't know that any self-respecting Latino would even acknowledge that a taco bowl is part of our culture.' I might've been the only Trump critic in the country to defend his decision to promote taco salads. After all, it's a dish invented by a Mexican American family at the old Casa de Fritos stand in Disneyland. But also because the meal can be a beautiful, crunchy thing in the right hands. Besides, I realized what Trump was doing: getting his name in the news, trolling opponents, and having a hell of a good time doing it while welcoming Latinos into his basket of deplorables as he strove for the presidency. Hey, you couldn't blame the guy for trying. Guess what happened? Despite consistently trashing Latinos, Trump increased his share of that electorate in each of his presidential runs and leaned on them last year to capture swing states like Arizona and Nevada. Latino Republican politicians made historic gains across the country in his wake — especially in California, where the number of Latino GOP legislators jumped from four in 2022 to a record nine. The Trump taco salad tweet allowed his campaign to present their billionaire boss to Latinos as just any other Jose Schmo ready to chow down on Mexican food. It used the ridicule thrown at him as proof to other supporters that elites hated people like them. Trump must have at least felt confident the taco salad gambit from yesteryear worked because he reposted the image on social media this Cinco de Mayo, adding the line 'This was so wonderful, 9 years ago today!' It's not exactly live by the taco, die by the taco. (Come on, why would such a tasty force of good want to hurt anyone)? But Trump is suddenly perturbed by the mere mention of TACO. That's an acronym mentioned in a Financial Times newsletter earlier this month that means Trump Always Chickens Out. The insult is in reference to the growing belief in Wall Street that people who invest in stocks should keep in mind that the president talks tough on tariffs but never follows through because he folds under pressure like the Clippers. Or a taco, come to think of it. Trump raged when CNBC reporter Megan Cassella asked him about TACO at a White House press conference this week. 'Don't ever say what you said,' the commander in chief snarled before boasting about how he wasn't a chicken and was actually a tough guy. 'That's a nasty question.' No other reporter followed up with TACO questions, because the rest of the internet did. Images of Trump in everything from taco suits to taco crowns to carnivorous tacos swallowing Trump whole have bloomed ever since. News outlets are spreading Trump's out-of-proportion response to something he could've just laughed off, while 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' just aired a parody song to the tune of 'Macho Man' titled — what else? — 'Taco Man.' The TACO coinage is perfect: snappy, easily understandable, truthful and seems Trump-proof. The master of appropriating insults just can't do anything to make TACO his — Trump Always Cares Outstandingly just doesn't have the same ring. It's also a reminder that Trump's anti-Latino agenda so far in his administration makes a predictable mockery of his taco salad boast and related Hispandering. In just over four months, Trump and his lackeys have tried to deport as many Latino immigrants — legal and illegal — as possible and has threatened Mexico — one of this country's vital trading partners — with a 25% tariff. He has signed executive orders declaring English the official language of the United States and seeking to bring back penalties against truck drivers who supposedly don't speak English well enough at a time when immigrants make up about 18% of the troquero force and Latinos are a big chunk of it. Meanwhile, the economy — the main reason why so many Latinos went for Trump in 2024 in the first place — hasn't improved since the Biden administration and always seems one Trump speech away from getting even wobblier. As for Latinos, there are some signs Trump's early presidency has done him no great favors with them. An April survey by the Pew Research Center — considered the proverbial gold standard when it comes to objectively gauging how Latinos feel about issues — found 27% of them approve of how he's doing as president, down from 36% back in February. Trump was always an imperfect champion of the taco's winning potential, and not because the fish tacos at his Trump Grill come with French fries (labeled 'Idaho' on the menu) and the taco salad currently costs a ghastly $25. He never really understood that a successful taco must appeal to everyone, never shatter or rip apart under pressure and can never take itself seriously like a burrito or a snooty mole. The president needs to move on from his taco dalliance and pay attention to another four-letter word, one more and more Americans utter after every pendejo move Trump and his flunkies commit: Help.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
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Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, May 28, $189 million jackpot just after Memorial Day
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a multimillionaire days after the Memorial Day holiday? As they say in the lottery business, 'it could happen to you.' After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Monday, May 26, drawing, the jackpot jumped to $189 million for Wednesday, May 28. Monday, May 26, 2025, was the Memorial Day holiday. Since this is a story about numbers, it's worth noting both dates, May 26 and May 28, are palindromes. May 26, 2025 and May 28, 2025, make a palindrome when written in this fashion, 5/26/25 and 5/28/25, meaning the date has the same sequence when read from left to right and right to left. The $189 million Powerball jackpot has a cash option of $83.1 million, according to the site. Wednesday, May 28, winning numbers were 23-27-32-35-59 and the Powerball was 11. Power Play was 2x. We'll see if there's a winner or another rollover. In case you're wondering, Monday's winning numbers were 13-47-52-64-67 and the Powerball was 25. Power Play was 2x. Though those numbers created another rollover, it wasn't all bad news: A player in Oregon did become a Memorial Day lottery winner with one ticket matching five numbers and the Power Play to win $2 million. Tickets start at $2 a piece. Below is what to know about lottery odds, how long to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Florida, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Florida Lottery. Good luck! Where it was sold: Winning Powerball ticket for $515 million jackpot purchased at 7-Eleven near Disney Powerball drawings are at 11 p.m. EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. Wednesday, May 28, winning Powerball numbers were 23-27-32-35-59 and the Powerball was 11. Power Play was 2x. We'll see if there's a Powerball lottery winner days after Memorial Day or another chance at a higher jackpot. A $1.586 billion Powerball tale: From a small town to 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie to $6.2 million home After weeks of rollovers, the last Powerball streak ended Saturday, April 26, 2025, when a ticket purchased in Kentucky matched all five numbers plus the Powerball. Below is a recap of Powerball drawings and how long it took to grow from $20 million to the current prize. Wednesday, May 28: $189 million Memorial Day, Monday, May 26: $177 million Saturday, May 24: $163 million Wednesday, May 21: $146 million Monday, May 19: $134 million Saturday, May 17: $123 million Wednesday, May 14: $106 million Monday, May 12: $92 million Saturday, May 10: $82 million Wednesday, May 7: $65 million Monday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo, $54 million Saturday, May 3: $44 million Wednesday, April 30: $30 million Monday, April 28: $20 million Grand prize indeed! Powerball winner Edwin Castro publicly claimed $2.04 billion jackpot — on Valentine's Day Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. According to players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies. The next Powerball drawing will be Saturday, May 31. If there's a rollover for that drawing, the next chance to win would be on Monday, June 2. Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. The Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire." According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information." However, the site states, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner." Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win. Who won, how long did it take to win Powerball, Mega Millions and those billion-dollar jackpots? Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots in the history of the game as of May 28, 2025: 10. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland 9. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington 8. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts 7. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin 6. $842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan 5. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California 4. $1.33 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon 3. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California 1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California As of May 28, 2025, there have been 12 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. $2.04 billion Powerball prize, Nov. 7, 2022, Edwin Castro of Altadena, California $1.73 billion Powerball prize, Oct. 11, 2023, Theodorus Struyck of California (ticket purchased at Midway Market in California) $1.586 billion Powerball prize, Jan. 13, 2016, Marvin and Mae Acosta of California, Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize, Aug. 8, 2023, Saltines Holdings LLC of Miami, Florida $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize, Oct. 23, 2018, won by an anonymous player in South Carolina $1.348 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 13, 2023, LaKoma Island Investments, LLC, with the ticket purchased in Lebanon, Maine $1.337 billion Mega Millions prize, July 29, 2022, won by an anonymous partnership with a ticket purchased in Des Plaines, Illinois $1.326 billion Powerball prize, April 6, 2024, Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Chao of Oregon $1.269 billion Mega Millions, Dec. 27, 2024, Rosemary Casarotti of California $1.128 billion Mega Millions prize, March 26, 2024, won by an anonymous winner in New Jersey with the ticket purchased at ShopRite Liquor No. 781 in Neptune Township, New Jersey $1.08 billion Powerball prize, July 19, 2023, Yanira Alvarez of California $1.050 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 22, 2021, won by the Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Anyone win Powerball lottery for Wednesday, May 28, 2025?
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
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Tim Lamb Group Facilitates Sale of LaLonde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Imlay City, Michigan to Paul LaFontaine
Paul LaFontaine and his family stand outside their new dealership, Imlay City CDJR on May 5, 2025. Pictured from left to right: Ayrton, Paul, Caroline, Sophie, Alexander LaFontaine Tonia LaLonde and Paul LaFontaine celebrate their closing at Imlay City CDJR on Cinco de Mayo. Columbus, OH, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, is proud to announce the sale of LaLonde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to Paul LaFontaine. The transaction, which closed on May 5, 2025, was led by Bob Wolfbauer, Director at the Tim Lamb Group. With this acquisition, LaLonde Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has been rebranded to Imlay City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Conveniently located at 2093 S Van Dyke Rd. in Imlay City, MI the dealership is less than one mile from LaFontaine Ford, also owned by Paul LaFontaine. The close proximity between the two dealerships creates a unique opportunity for operational synergy and an enhanced customer experience. 'We've proudly served Imlay City through our Ford dealership for over 35 years,' stated Paul LaFontaine, Dealer Principal. 'With all of my children now active in the business, it was the right time to grow. Acquiring this dealership was a natural next step – and what better investment than expanding in a community we already know and love?' Paul's children - Arie, Alex, and Sophie - are all actively involved in daily operations and will play key leadership roles at the new location. Imlay City CDJR is 35,000 square foot full-service facility featuring 18 service bays and an on-site car wash. Under new ownership, the dealership has already added a used car lot with a wide selection of vehicles and has repaved entryways to create a smoother and more welcoming customer experience. Additional facility upgrades and a grand re-opening event to celebrate the new ownership and on-site enhancements, will be planned in the coming months. Former owner Tania LaLonde sold the dealership to focus on other automotive ventures in Metro Detroit. 'Working with Paul LaFontaine and the entire LaFontaine family was a pleasure and made the entire transaction smooth and seamless,' stated LaLonde. Both LaLonde and LaFontaine prioritize employee retention and community involvement. The majority of LaLonde's staff chose to remain with the dealership, ensuring continuity for customers and employes alike. Imlay City CDJR will continue support local schools, youth sports, and charitable organizations – building upon the strong community ties already established by the LaFontaine Ford dealership. 'We prioritize hiring locally and building strong relationships with our neighbors, customers, and fellow businesses,' stated LaFontaine. 'Being a part of Imlay City means more than just selling cars, it means being an active, supportive presence in a place that we proudly call home.' 'I've worked with Bob Wolfbauer for over 20 years,' added Paul LaFontaine. 'His integrity, professionalism, and deep industry knowledge made this an exceptionally smooth process. We had complete confidence that this deal was in the right hands.' Bob Wolfbauer shared, 'Helping Paul and his family expand their presence in Imlay City was incredibly rewarding. Both the LaFontaine and LaLonde organizations are family-oriented, making this a perfect fit for both parties.' Photo Credit: Photos Courtesy of Tim Lamb Group Paul LaFontaine and his family stand outside their new dealership, Imlay City CDJR on May 5, 2025. Pictured from left to right: Ayrton, Paul, Caroline, Sophie, Alexander LaFontaine Tonia LaLonde and Paul LaFontaine celebrate their closing at Imlay City CDJR on Cinco de Mayo. About Tim Lamb GroupSince 2006, Tim Lamb Group has been the number one choice for dealers looking to sell, or purchase, a new vehicle dealership. Fifteen regional directors handle billions of dollars per year in transactions for multiple dealer operators in every part of the United States and Canada. The Group has leveraged their factory management experience and retail dealership background to become the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America. For more information and dealerships for sale, visit Attachments Paul LaFontaine and his family stand outside their new dealership, Imlay City CDJR on May 5, 2025. Pictured from left to right: Ayrton, Paul, Caroline, Sophie, Alexander LaFontaine Tonia LaLonde and Paul LaFontaine celebrate their closing at Imlay City CDJR on Cinco de Mayo. CONTACT: Dawn Kelley Expand Marketing Group 734-765-1429 DawnK@ Katrina Luts Expand Marketing Group 586-747-7418 KatrinaL@
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26-05-2025
- General
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Mendota still remembers its fallen 50 years after end of Vietnam War
The Rolling Stones were flying high in November 1965 with the No. 1 hit 'Get Off My Cloud.' That was when Jesús Rojas Bermúdez, a 23-year-old draftee from Mendota lost his life in Vietnam. In August 1971, the Bee Gees were at the top of the charts with 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.' That is when Sgt. F.C. Loy Wendell Pierce, also of Mendota, was killed in action in Vietnam. They were the first and last soldiers from Fresno County to die in Vietnam. A total of 146 men from the county were among the 58,220 U.S. service members who died in the 17-year conflict that ended in 1975. I was in the next-to-last group of potential draftees when the U.S. Selective Service drew from among 366 blue, plastic capsules containing birth dates to determine who would be drafted. My number was 52, and I was never called. Every Memorial Day — as well as Veterans Day — I think back to what would have happened had I been drafted. Many of my older friends got notified to report. Some never came back. I have cousins who served in Vietnam and returned different people, deeply changed by the experience. Rojas Bermúdez got called. Pierce enlisted. The Jan. 24, 1973 report by Howard Miller in The Fresno Bee sums it up best: 'The long nightmare that was Vietnam is over for America's uniformed forces and most of those who served have quietly slipped back into civilian life. No parades, no speeches, no big deal. 'Whether it was worth the terrible price only history can judge.' Rojas Bermúdez, who hailed from Zacatecas, México, died during a search-and-destroy mission with the 1st Calvary Division on Nov. 1, 1965. Pierce, who was born in Firebaugh and raised in Mendota, was also a member of the 1st Calvary when he was killed on Aug. 14, 1971 while leading a platoon on patrol. Both died from explosions. Mendota, whose population grew from about 2,000 in 1960 to 2,700 in 1970, takes pride in its military members, said longtime City Councilmember Joseph 'Joey' Amador. 'I was born in Mendota, in this city,' Amador told me. 'That is why I take so much pride in our history and those who served in the military. We take pride in that.' That pride is a big reason the city decided to rename Mendota City Park in their honor in 1973. Today, Rojas-Pierce Park is heavily used by its 12,500 residents. 'We take pride that our people gave to this country and served this country,' Amador said. 'They gave their lives to make this a better place for us.' The 21-acre park features soccer, baseball and softball fields. It includes basketball courts, a skate park and a splash park that comes in handy in the summer months. A pavilion, which hosted lucha libre wrestling during Cinco de Mayo, was added in 2008. The park on the western side of the city also has a playground for disabled children. I attended a 2008 rededication of Rojas-Pierce Park when the pavilion was added. Among those present was Norberto Rojas, the father of the slain soldier. 'I wanted to send him to México,' Rojas said, who died recently at the age of 105. 'But he said he wanted to stay and serve in the Army.' Stella Rojas, who was 10 when her brother was killed, said the family was picking crops in Paicines near Hollister when they got word of his death. 'It was a sad ride home,' she said. At least her brother had paid an unexpected visit home after Army training before heading to Vietnam. Then-Mayor Robert Silva was in Army training with Rojas at Fort Lewis, Washington. He recalled running into Rojas at a Mexican restaurant and chatting with him during an unexpected encounter. 'I remember him telling me he was going to Vietnam,' said Silva, who died in 2020. 'I told him, 'Good luck and I'll see you in Mendota.'' Jesús Rojas never made it back alive. Neither did Pierce. However, the rural community they called home never forgot them. We shouldn't forget them, nor the men and women who sacrificed their lives protecting us.
