Growing wild throughout the state, the California Poppy was an
important resource for the indigenous peoples of California, who
used it for both food and oil. They also used the pollen as a
colorful cosmetic. The state flower actually grows wild as far
north as southern Washington state and as far south as Baja
California, Mexico, but it’s most closely associated with
California, not just because of its name but also because of the
state’s vast ranges of rolling hills turned golden by its
delicate petals.
Concord ,
California
Formerly, Drunken Indian and Todos Santos is
the largest city in
Contra Costa County,
California,
USA, and the 201st largest in
the U.S. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population
of 121,780. Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos
Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within
months. The city is a major regional suburban
East Bay center within the San
Jose/San Francisco Metropolitan Area, and is located just
31 miles (50 km) east of
San Francisco.
Flag Raising Ceremony onboard the USS Holland AS-32 by 2 former
Captains at Suisun Bay Fleet Reserve Row K during the 2009
Concord, CA Reunion
Flag Raising Ceremony
Commanding
Officers U.S.S. Holland AS-32
Captain Robert Rawlins 1969-1971
Captain William Winney 1994-1996
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at the 2009 Reunion at Concord,CA.
Suisun Bay Fleet Reserve Boat Tour July 11th, 2009
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