A South Chicago community honored 12 Mexican-American veterans who died while fighting for the U.S. in Vietnam War this Memorial Day weekend.
Where 91st Street and Brandon Avenue meet in South Chicago was a festive tune, ringing from what's called"Freedom Corner.""Every year, we come and we pay tribute and honor them," said Gloria Chavez-Gomez, relative of fallen veteran Antonio Chavez.
"It was horrible, but you know what? He fought for our country. He was an awesome person from what we know," said Deborah Rivera, relative of fallen Veteran Joseph Quiroz. "Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish lost more men in Vietnam than any other parish in the United States," said Nancy Andrade, commissioner for the City Commission on Human Relations.
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