The Lathrop Veterans Memorial is dedicated to veterans who served in each branch of the U.S. military and honors those who gave their lives for the freedom of the nation, affirming gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice and that they will never be forgotten. Among those named are CPL. George R. Calloway of the U.S. Marine Corps, born 07/29/1916 and died 01/23/1943 during World War II; PFC. Joseph E. Tafoya of the U.S. Army, born 10/27/1947 and died 08/28/1968 during the Vietnam War; S/SGT. Donald V. Rieger of the U.S. Army Air Corps, born 03/17/1925 and died 08/08/1944 during World War II; CWO David Angelo F. Alvarez of the U.S. Army, born 05/15/1976 and died 11/08/2007 during the Iraq War; T/SGT. Roscoe Carnes, Jr. of the U.S. Marine Corps, born 12/04/1923 and died 07/31/1952 during the Korean War; WO Gale Butcher, Jr. of the U.S. Army, born 02/14/1949 and died 01/08/1970 during the Vietnam War; LCPL Brock D. Elliott of the U.S. Marine Corps, born 09/04/1948 and died 05/26/1967 during the Vietnam War; 1st LT. Michael W. Vega of the U.S. Army National Guard, born 11/15/1962 and died 03/20/2004 during the Iraq War; CPL. Alvin R. Mendes of the U.S. Army, born 07/26/1927 and died 08/07/1951 during the Korean War; BM3 Charles M. White, Sr. of the U.S. Navy, born 05/02/1938 and died 01/24/1968 during the Vietnam War; and PVT. James Joseph Chio of the U.S. Army, born 1900 and died 08/07/1918 during World War I.