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“Thud Pilots” – Best Film GI Film Festival
Directed by Mark Vizcarra, son of DFCS Member Vic Vizcarra
The San Diego GI Film Festival had their Awards on Saturday night, Sept 29, 2018. “Thud Pilots”, directed by Mark Vizcarra and based on the book by his father, DFCS/Lindbergh member Vic Vizcarra, was named the “Best Film Made by or Starring Veterans or Military”.
It was a thrill to be there at the Vizcarra table with Jeanne Scott, producer of our “Distinguished Wings Over Vietnam” and see the reaction of the family when the announcement was made. Vic was part of the film, was the inspiration for it, and the DVD is available at several locations.
Mark also won best film in 2017 with “Forgotten Hero”, the story of DFCS/Lindbergh member Royce Williams.
Then the next day, Vic was standing on the first baseline at Petco Park with Royce Williams, while Mark was in the stands.
San Diego Honors DFCS Members
Crowds Cheer at Petco Park
At every Sunday home game at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres honor the Military Services, Veterans, or Military Families. First responders are also honored during the season.
JJ Quinn, the Military Affairs Advisor for the Padres invited the DFC Society to have 20 to 30 DFCS recipients man the first base line at the last game of the season on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Recruiting members from both the San Diego Lindbergh Chapter (15) and the Inland Empire Chapter (6) all looked great in their DFCS white shirts, DFCS blue hats and khaki trousers.
Family members received free tickets and watched from the stands. We also supplied the Ceremonial Mission Bell Ringer and four DFCS recipients and their spouses were selected to watch the game from the owner’s box.
Director Mark Vizcarra with Mom (Pat) and Dad (Vic).
DFCS President Chuck Sweeney rings the ceremonial mission bell at the Padres home game September 30th.
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