Veterans

Honoring the Legacy of Mr. Ron Acosta

It is with great honor that we remember and celebrate the life of Mr. Ron Acosta during this Centennial year. A proud Garfield alumnus, a war veteran, and a generous donor to Garfield High School,

Mr. Acosta embodied the true spirit of service, loyalty, and community. His dedication, leadership, and genuine care for students and alumni left a lasting mark on our school’s history.


Mr. Acosta’s legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the importance of never forgetting our roots and always giving back to the community. On behalf of the alumni and the entire school community, we extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Acosta for his commitment, his heart, and the many lives that he touched. He will always be remembered, loved, and cherished.

VETERANS HALL OF HEROES & VIETNAM ERA MONUMENT INDUCTION

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Veterans Vietnam Era Monument and Hall of Heroes Induction event poster with flags and emblems
Flyer for Griffen-John Foundation scholarship program with a woman’s portrait and application details
Program cover with black text on white, centered title and event details in a formal layout
Hall of Honor veterans collage listing United States Air Force, Coast Guard, and Army names
Garfield Alumni Veterans Hall of Honor poster with U.S. Army honorees listed in three columns
World War I memorial with names of United States Army and Marines from Garfield Alumni Veterans Hall of Honor
Garrison Alumni Veterans Hall of Honor Vietnam War Veterans tribute poster with names and seals
United States military roster poster with eagle emblem and branch headings on a white background
Newsletter page with headline, text columns, and two small group photos on a white background
Memorial page with patriotic red-white-blue accents and a centered uniformed service member portrait
Collage of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and 9/11 memorial sites with labeled captions
Patriotic tribute poster with red, white, and blue borders, flags, and veteran photos in two framed sections
Tribute collage to the Salomon Brothers in US Army uniforms with photos and a thank-you note beneath
Poster titled “A Family of Heroes” with four photos above a waving American flag
Garfield County Termination notice form with dense black text and red curved borders on a white page
Collage of entertainment posters and a waving U.S. flag, with a central “Aces” event poster and dates.
Advertisement collage with four colorful business ads, including veterans, builders, and local services.
Southwest Air Systems congratulates Garfield High School veterans, with two small ad panels above.
Poster collage with American flags and a portrait of a man in a suit with military-style emblems
Greenfield High School building front with U.S. flag and trees framing the entrance

Blank GAF Hall of Heroes Application 2024

A calendar of events for the hall of fleurs

Blank Garfield HS Monument Application

A poster for garfield high school vietnam veteran monument

Saluting Garfield’s Finest:

Alumni Veterans Inducted into the Hall of Heroes


On Sunday, August 4, 2024, the Garfield Alumni Foundation, in collaboration with the Garfield High School Vietnam Era Monument Committee, inducted 53 alumni veterans into the Hall of Heroes. Additionally, 47 new names were added to the Monument Wall on the school campus.

Congratulations to all the honorees.