Heinrich to Join Juneteenth Lunch and Learn, Present Medals to the Family of Late Korean War Veteran

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Monday, June 19, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will highlight a financial initiative for communities of color and host a medal ceremony in Albuquerque with the family of the late Korean War veteran, Roy Tachias.

At 11:00 a.m MT, Senator Heinrich will honor the military service of the late Korean War veteran, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Roy Tachias by presenting his family with a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and an additional 13 medals and ribbons that his office helped to retrieve. Tachias passed away in February of 2021 at the age of 89.

WHEN: Monday, June 19, at 11:00 a.m. MT

WHERE: New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87108

RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov

At 12:00 p.m. MT, Senator Heinrich will join One Hope Financial Institute’s Juneteenth Lunch and Learn. The event will highlight One Hope’s new lending program and other financial initiatives designed to support New Mexican entrepreneurs of color.

WHEN: Monday, June 19, at 12:00 p.m. MT

WHERE: International District Economic Development Center, 111 Wyoming Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, N.M. 87123

RSVP: press@heinrich.senate.gov