When it comes to Kern County, the love for our veterans is strong. We hold parades, paint murals, and create museums in their honor. However, there’s often a group that’s overlooked. The veterans that served our country and later … deported.
“I wanted to do something positive with my life, I wanted to be somebody you know and I guard that wearing the uniform and putting your life on the line would make me feel proud of myself,” said veteran Juan Albert Martinez.
Juan Albert Martinez was brought to the U.S. from Mexico when he was two years old. The son of farmworkers, the family moved around…