Mt. Whitney High School graduate and U.S. Navy Seal Thomas Retzer died in Afghanistan in June of 2003. He was 30 years old.
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In 2014, Thomas's mother, Leona Retzer, started Tommy's Luau, an annual celebration of her son's life.
She says Tommy felt he was dressed up if he was wearing shorts, sandals, and a Hawaiian shirt.
The luau includes dinner, entertainment, raffles, and a silent auction.
"He fought for our country, he died for our country, and all of our men and women in military-they deserve not to be forgotten," Leona Retzer said. "And as long as possible, I will make sure that happens."
Tommy's Luau supports The Thomas Retzer (SEAL) Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships to local high school athletes and helps veterans pay their bills.
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For tickets call: 559-805-2800
Ticket price: $30
Location: Visalia Veterans Memorial Building (609 West Center, Visalia)
Cocktail hour starts at 6 pm
Dinner at 7 pm