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Villareal Elementary Plants Tree in Honor of Gabriel Vela
- Updated: May 6, 2013
Villareal Elementary held special Arbor Week Tree-Planting ceremony Friday morning in honor of Gabriel Vela, who was a very active parent and supporter of the school.
Vela was killed in a traffic accident in November 2012. He and two of his brothers had done numerous volunteer projects at the school for several years. The three were working on a playground at the time of his death. Gabriel Vela also dressed as the Villareal Hawk mascot during school activities.
A 12-foot oak tree was planted next to the playground equipment the Vela brothers constructed. A plaque in Gabriel’s honor was also unveiled and will be placed next to the tree.
Students at Villareal Elementary attended, and were invited to add a handful of dirt to the hole where the tree was planted. Many members of the Vela family attended the emotional ceremony.