Who We Are
The Fresno Veterans Day Parade Committee Inc, now recognized as doing business as “Central Valley Veterans Day Parade”, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor those who are currently serving, have served and those who will be inspired to serve our country.
Through the Lens of Giving: Central Valley Veterans Day Parade Committe in Pictures
Matt Rossoni, Retired Senior Master Sergeant
Matt Rossoni is a retired Senior Master Sergeant and U.S. Air Force veteran. After his military career, he continued serving through civil service with the U.S. Navy at NAS Lemoore. His continued dedication reflects a lasting commitment to country, community, and service. For Matt, Veterans Day is “a time to honor and thank all military veterans for their selfless service.”
SGT Irania Linares, U.S. Army Veteran
SGT Irania Linares served in the U.S. Army and carries with her the memories, challenges, and bonds formed through military service. For Irania, Veterans Day is more than a holiday. It is a reminder of the people she served beside, the experiences from deployment, and the connection among veterans that never truly goes away.
SSG Steve Sanders, U.S. Army Retired
SSG Steve Sanders served 23 years in the U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard, including a combat tour in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom III. He also dedicated 36 years to serving veterans through the VA Hospital as a Mental Health Counselor and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist. A longtime VFW leader, Steve continues to live by the motto, “I honor the dead by helping the living.”
Kyle Pennington, U.S Army
Kyle Pennington served in the U.S. Army and continues to carry forward the values of service, leadership, and teamwork. Kyle has led and trained diverse teams across large organizations and has helped develop programs that strengthen collaboration, morale, safety, and productivity.
Through his leadership and commitment, Kyle continues to support and serve the veteran community.
SSG Gilbert Lopez, U.S. Army Veteran
Gilbert Lopez is a combat veteran and former Military Police officer who served 27 years in the U.S. military, including time in both the Regular Army and the National Guard. He later continued his service with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a sergeant after 27 years. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and public safety.