VFW Post 9676 pays Special tribute to you Mr. Torres for both his military and patriotic contributions to America, and for advancing the universal hope of freedom and liberty for all. Thanks for his dedicated service to our Country!
It was a special afternoon shared with family, VFW leadership, and the Ambercare team.
VFW Post 9676: Chet Pino (Post Commander), Frank Gurule (Post Adjutant), and John Tull Jr. (Post Member).
Ambercare Hospice: Lennie Gurule (Volunteer & Veterans Tribute Coordinator), Monica Magdalena (Albuquerque Veterans Tribute Coordinator), Jaycob Blea (Chaplain and Mr. Torres' great-nephew), and Rhianna Haskew (Nurse).
Family Members: Evelyn Romero (sister), Valerie Blea (niece), and Jayce Blea (great-nephew).
VFW Post 9676 Commander Chet Pino, pins a patriotic pin on the military hat belonging to Mr. Richard L. (Rick) Torres, a 79-year-old Navy Vietnam Veteran, at a joint VFW Post 9676/Ambercare Hospice pinning ceremony at Mr. Torres residence in Belen, NM on July 10th, 2026.
Mr. Richard L. (Rick) Torres, a 79-year-old U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran, with members of Post 9676 at his VFW Post 9676/Ambercare Hospice joint pinning ceremony at his residence in Belen, NM on July 10th, 2026.. Standing behind Mr. Torres, (L to R) are Frank Gurule, Adjutant, Chet Pino, Commander, John Tull, Jr., Post member.
