esau: yes, assembly member luis alejo is the chair of the latino legislative caucus. he's a former educator, a former teacher, an attorney-at-law. he's a son of immigrants. he is american dream, made manifest. we are honored to have assembly member luis alejo being our keynote speaker and guest of honor. damian: está chaparrito como yo también. esau: chaparrito también, pero igual handsome and smart. damian: thank you, esau. let's get back to the gi forum again. give us the reason that you decided to join the organization. esau: i am a proud veteran of the united states navy air reserves. i'm glad to have served my country. but so did my father. my father's a world war ii combat veteran. my father was elected as chaplain of the gi forum, and i am now chaplain of the gi forum. i'm just following in my dad's footsteps. damian: what is it about your family and history of service 'cause you're not alone, you have brothers, también, who did the same. esau: i have a brother who's an air force veteran. i have an older brother who is a member of the board of trustees of easts