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Diaspora, Fighting Basques

We Must Remember Them: WWII Veteran Regina Bastida, 104, Reflects on Memory and Service

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by Sancho de Beurko Association A centenarian World War II veteran reflects on memory, sacrifice, and the effort to build the National Basque WWII Veterans Memorial in Gardnerville, Nevada. At 104 years old, Regina “Reggie” Bastida is among the last living World War II veterans of Basque origin — and one of the few remaining voices of the […]

Diaspora, Fighting Basques

A Historic Announcement for the Basque American Community: February 13-14 in South San Francisco

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by Sancho de Beurko Association On Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, the Basque American community and guests will gather at the Basque Cultural Center of South San Francisco for a deeply meaningful occasion: the official announcement of the city and architectural design of the National Basque World War II Veterans Memorial.  These events take place within a very special […]