Valdez, Jorge L.; Valdez, Jesusita (husband/wife). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-24T15:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006151

Interview Description

Jorge Valdez (26) talks to his wife, Jesusita Valdez (28) about his love of family, his experiences in the Marine Corps, and his relationship with Jesusita.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:45 Family is very important to Jorge. He shares childhood memories from growing up in Texas.

05:30 Jorge recalls being in boot camp on September 11, 2001.

07:30 Jorge was deployed to Iraq 4 times. He shares memories of those times, including the death of his close friend, and his final return.

23:22 Jorge is proud of of his family, his time in the Marine Corps, and his marriage to Jesusita.

27:34 Jorge and Jesusita recount when they first met, and when they first started dating.

36:47 Jorge talks about his plans for the future.

39:48 Jorge offers special thanks to his grandmother, who was his biggest influence.