https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/11/veterans-day-events-say-thank-you-to-bay-area-vets/ > Whenever Staff Sgt. Leidemar Pescador takes part in a Veterans Day ceremony, she feels butterflies in her stomach. > “That’s because it means something,” said Pescador, a member of the honor guard from the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard that posted the colors Wednesday at a celebration at Hellyer Park in San Jose. There, dozens of veterans — including many who survived the Vietnam War — came together for tacos, cake and conversation.