American GI Forum Pfc Oscar Sanchez Modesto Chapter Veterans Group
Proud to provide Honor Guard service to our fallen Veterans & Presentation of Colors. We are Veterans in Community Advocacy.
Call (209) 225-9590
About Us
Our chapter leadership
Commander Steve Fimbrez
1st Vice Genesis Silva Lopez
2nd Vice Cookie Cook
Treasurer Freddy Morales
Sergeant-at-Arms George King
Secretary Rebecca Harrington
Chaplain Lupe Morales
Our history
The American GI Forum was Congressionally Chartered in 1948. We are here because of Felix Z. Longoria. After being killed at war in 1945, his body was not returned to his family until 1949. Upon receiving the body, his family attempted to bury him using the services of a local funeral home, but they were denied wake services since Felix was an American of Mexican descent. The G.I. Forum fought against the injustice and Longoria was eventually buried in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C.
Our mission
Our motto is "Education is our Freedom and Freedom Should be Everybody's Business." We are dedicated to assisting our Veterans and the children of Veterans to continue their education beyond high school. Ask us how you can assist us in meeting our goal to award scholarships.