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DESCRIPTION:Join the Presidio Trust and the National Park Service, along with members 
 of the Buffalo Soldiers of Northern California, 10th (Horse) Cavalry, 
 Company G, as we pay tribute to all Veterans and highlight the legacy of 
 Colonel Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers who served at the San 
 Francisco Presidio.  \n\nAll Military veterans deserve special treatment 
 and recognition on Veterans Day for their service and sacrifice while 
 serving in the Armed Service protecting our great nation, both at home and 
 abroad.  \n\nSince 1776, the SF Presidio has protected the special entrance 
 into California.  Spanish, Mexican and U.S. history at the Presidio is 
 preserved in a special way.  \n\nBeginning in 1866, US Colored Troops were 
 allowed to serve via the Emancipation Proclamation during the US Civil War. 
  By Congressional Act, men of African ancestry were allowed joined the US 
 Army and served as Buffalo Soldiers beginning in 1866.  Buffalo Soldiers 
 have rarely received the open support afforded to other veterans through 
 targeted government programs and permanent memorials.  \n\nOften, Buffalo 
 Soldiers served in harsh conditions and were subject to many illnesses 
 directly related to their military service.  Some suffered from 
 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), long before medical science 
 diagnosed the disease as directly related to military service.\n   \n“The 
 past, present and future are connected.  I am honored to lend my time, 
 energy and resources to honor the over 500 Buffalo Soldiers are buried at 
 the SF Presidio.  Together, we are grateful for the opportunity this 
 special 2018 Veterans Day to celebrate a positive new way forward.  We must 
 acknowledge the difficult past challenges and prepare for amazing new 
 opportunities highlighting the living legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, here 
 in California and the Pan African Diaspora,” according to Khubaka, 
 Michael Harris, Co-Chair, California Buffalo Soldiers, Junior Ranger 
 Program and Reclaiming the Past by Honoring the Ancestors, 2019 Folsom 
 Juneteenth, Negro Bar - California State Park. \n\n2018 Veterans Day at the 
 SF Presidio is also a special day to recognize  the service of Ranger 
 Frederik "Rik" Penn as he leads his final historic Buffalo Soldiers walk 
 from the Presidio Officers' Club to the San Francisco National Cemetery.  
 After 25 years of distinguished service, Ranger Penn is retiring from the 
 National Park Service.  A veteran himself, Ranger Penn will share the 
 unique history of the first black army unit stationed at the Presidio of 
 San Francisco, drawing connections between the past and the 
 present.\n\nJoin us by the Moraga Room fireplace for a facilitated Buffalo 
 Soldiers Discussion, in the Presidio Officers’ Club, 10:30 am, Presidio 
 Heritage Gallery, followed by a Flag Raising Ceremony at Pershing Square at 
 11:30 am and Historic Buffalo Soldiers Walk, led by Ranger Frederik 
 “Rik” Penn to the San Francisco National Cemetery. \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/11/03/18818721.php
SUMMARY:2018 Veterans Day Celebration, Honoring 500+ Buffalo Soldiers buried at the SF Presidio
LOCATION:San Francisco Presidio\nMoraga Room\n50 Moraga
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/11/03/18818721.php
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