William Daniels, left, and Stephen Tomanelli, center, were presented with high school diplomas after forgoing their education to serve their country. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin Gomez, right, spoke at a ceremony honoring the two men. Valley News/Courtesy photo
RIVERSIDE – Two Riverside County residents who were born in New York and served in the United States military during the Korean War and Vietnam War, were presented with high school diplomas decades after forgoing their education to serve their country. William Daniels of Lake Elsinore and Stephen Tomanelli of Poppet Flats donned graduation caps and tassels as the latest graduates of the Operation Recognition Program on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Riverside County Office of Education.“Today’s event offers a profound opportunity to recognize and honor two individuals who have shown sacrifice and unwavering patriotism, and who answered the call to duty when our nation needed them the most,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez, when addressing Mr. Tomanel
