Keywords: austin texas people outdoor Gloria Quiroz of Austin holds a photo of her brother, Alexander Quiroz, who volunteered to serve in the Vietnam War. He was killed at age 19 on Monday, May 10, 1971, but the family learned of his death on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, because of the difference in time zones. Quiroz posed on Thursday, April 28, 2016, outside the LBJ Presidential Library. The Library held a three-day Vietnam War Summit from April 26-28, 2016. The summit included twice daily recognition ceremonies for Vietnam veterans. Each veteran received a lapel pin engraved on the back with “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.” Quiroz holds the label pin she received in honor of her brother. LBJ Library photo by Marsha Miller 04/28/2016. Gloria Quiroz of Austin holds a photo of her brother, Alexander Quiroz, who volunteered to serve in the Vietnam War. He was killed at age 19 on Monday, May 10, 1971, but the family learned of his death on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, because of the difference in time zones. Quiroz posed on Thursday, April 28, 2016, outside the LBJ Presidential Library. The Library held a three-day Vietnam War Summit from April 26-28, 2016. The summit included twice daily recognition ceremonies for Vietnam veterans. Each veteran received a lapel pin engraved on the back with “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.” Quiroz holds the label pin she received in honor of her brother. LBJ Library photo by Marsha Miller 04/28/2016. |