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ARMY VETERAN JERRY TEMPESTA HONORED FOR VALOR IN VIETNAM
On Sept. 27 in the Chapel of the Four Chaplains at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, in a ceremony attended by high-ranking officers of the U.S Army, veteran Jerry Tempesta received The Bronze Star for Valor and the Pennsylvania Cross of Valor for his heroism and valor in Vietnam.
It was April 2, 1970, when Tempesta saved his platoon leader’s life and took out an enemy position with a hand grenade. He was shot in the head, and the cost to him included a traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress syndrome, hearing loss, tinnitus, memory issues and vertigo.
He came home a changed man, taking a job at the Navy Yard, and eventually found new purpose in the world of music, singing tenor in various doo-wop groups.
From left: Penn and Franklin Chapter of the Association of the United States Army Vice president Dave Gillespie; Army Command Sgt. Maj. Ret. Tom Campbell; Army Maj. Gen. State of Pennsylvania Laura A. McHugh; Carol Tempesta; Army Spec 4 Jerry Tempesta; and Major Gen. John D. Kline.
PRIZE-WINNING OPERA SINGER TO PERFORM IN PHILADELPHIA
Raúl Velazco, who won first prize in October’s Giargiari Bel Canto Competition, will perform the role of Mephistophélès in a new production of “Faust” at the Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St., Philadelphia. The show runs from Nov. 16 through Dec. 3. Velazco, who sings bass, was born in México and is
a member of México Opera Estudio where he performed the roles of Colas in Mozart’s “Bastien und Bastienne” and Manuello in Melesio Morales’ opera “Anita.” He won third prize at 2022 Carlo Morelli contest as well as being a finalist in the Concurso Latinoamericano de Canto Radio Filarmonía in Peru. He won second prize in the men’s division of the 2023 Maria Callas Brazilian Singing Contest. To learn more about “Faust” and other shows in the Academy’s 2024-2025 season, visit my.avaopera.org
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