Photographs of activities by the
Northern Recon Group in 2000!
Hill
H. Luz
Hill
passed peacefully from this life on December 30, 2000. Born on May 16,
1939 in
Rio De Janiero Brazil, Hill’s proudest moment was when he became an
American
citizen in 1966. His happiest times were spent with his wife of nearly
38
years, Sherry, their two children, and five grandchildren.
A
graduate of California State Polytechnic University- Pomona in 1966,
Hill
worked for several years in the seed trade before founding Bonanza
Seeds
International, Inc. in Yuba City. A long-time member of the American
Seed Trade
Association and the International Seed Federation, Hill began easing
into
retirement in 1999.
While
semi-retired Hill pursued his passion for the American military through
his
collection of antique military vehicles and jeeps that were frequently
seen in
local parades. Hill's passion and professionalism reinvigorated the
Northern
Recon Group into getting members to use their vehicles. Passion soon
became a
form of “guilt trip” or “peer pressure” for some members of the NRG. He
even made
the comment to one member that he had heard all about the vehicle
collection
the member owned but had never seen one at an event. Thanks to Hill
that
member is actively using and enjoying his vehicles.
Hill
was a very strong member of the Northern Recon Group. He could be
referred as
the ‘spark plug” of the group. Hill was a serious supporter of the
Military
Vehicle Preservation Association and attended numerous conventions. He
also
became the area vice president of the California chapter of the MVPA.
At the
age of 60, Hill proved that you are never too old to follow your dream
when he
became active in the California State Military Reserve holding the rank
of
Chief Warrant Officer 2.
Hill
faced his greatest challenge- cancer. He fought a valiant battle
against the
cancer, but without a cure it was a battle he could not win. A battle
Hill
would be so very proud of are the accomplishments of the Northern Recon
Group. Hill’s
family still display his vehicles at local events. All of his passion
will not
be forgotten. You are truly missed. Thank you, Hill for your
dedication,
passion, and professionalism that you brought to the Northern Recon
Group.
2000 Yuba City Memorial Day
Members of the NRG attend the
annual Yuba City Calvary Christian Center Memorial Day Ceremonies in
2000. Hill Luz was a tremendous supporter of this event along
with many other military vehicle events! George Schaefer drove
all of the way from Petaluma and now Idaho to support this event.
Members of the Northern Recon
Group enjoy coversation and military vehicles at the 2000 Yuba City
Calvary Christian Center Memorial Day event.
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