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Remembering Andrew Garcia By Dorothy Bachler
Christian. His life reflected his faith. Andy would have celebrated his 73rd birthday on Aug. 28. The Andy Garcia Memorial Run will not take place this year. It is our hope that each person reading this will always remember Andy’s sacrifice for our country. It is now well-documented that Flight 93 prevented the White House or Capitol from being hit. It is hard to imagine what our country would have looked like had that happened. Let us also remember all those who lost their lives on that day and remember the families left behind, many of whom are still healing. And remember those brave men and women, many of whom have lost their lives, who continue the battle against terrorism. Remember, too, that our country was founded on faith in God and it is God who will heal our land.
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or the past 10 years, the Portola Valley community, and surrounding areas, have gathered at Triangle Park, at the corner of Portola and Alpine roads in Portola Valley, for a 5K walk/run/bike on Labor Day to remember the horrific events of Sept. 11, but more specifically to remember Andrew (Sonny) Garcia, a hero who gave his life in the first war against terrorism on United Flight 93. Andy and I moved to Por- “Andrew Garcia was a son, tola Valley in 1976 with our a brother, husband, father, three small children. Andy grandfather and friend.” was well-known in the community as a volunteer and was much more than that. He coach. He was also known for was a son, a brother, husband, the big smile he wore as he was father, grandfather and friend. seen running the trails and And no matter which “hat” stopping to talk with neigh- he was wearing, his approach bors. was one of dedication, loyalty, Andy did have an infec- honesty and kindness. tious smile and was known Andy had a deep faith in for being a prankster, but he God and was a born-again
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Woman donates money to replace stolen bike By Sandy Brundage Almanac Staff Writer
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on’t let the good in the world be overshadowed by these people,” said a note from an anonymous woman to a 14-year-old boy who had his bike stolen at the Menlo Park skate park. After reading about the theft in the newspaper, the Good Samaritan contacted police to arrange a $500 donation to replace the bike. The teenager was attacked by two young men during a morning outing on Aug. 13. After one
asked for a ride and was turned down, he punched the boy as the other suspect grabbed the bike. Both escaped a police search. The first suspect, described as a white man about 17 to 18
She tells 14-year-old boy to remember the good in the world, years old, had short blond hair, freckles and light eyes. About 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing about 150 pounds, he wore jeans
and a gray T-shirt, according to the police report. He rode the bike as the pair fled south on Alma Street. The second suspect, a black man about 18 to 19 years old, wore jeans and a white T-shirt. He stood nearly 6 feet tall and weighed about 180 pounds with short, curly dark hair and medium complexion. Police spokesperson Nicole Acker said there was no update on the investigation. Anyone with information about the robbery can call police at 330-6300. A
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