He set a challenge for himself. And if it happened to be that he would go to war, then he would conduct himself honorably and serve proudly.
    — Manuel Holguin Sr., father, on son's decision to enlist

    Holguin was following a proud family tradition of serving in the Army. His grandfather was a veteran of World War II and his two uncles served in Vietnam.
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