Juan Carrillo Díaz better known as "Uncle John", received a tribute from the board of the Senior Center of El Mirador, being the older partner, his 91 years, coinciding with the celebration of Senior Day the festivities of El Mirador.
The mayor of San Javier, Juan Martínez Pastor was asked to deliver a plaque to John Carrillo that during his time as village headman of El Mirador, 26 years ago, managed to create the Senior Center after 21 years presided as recalled the current chairman of the board of the Senior Center of El Mirador, Silvestre Olmos.
During a living food held at the Senior Center facilities, Silvestre Olmos recalled the path "Uncle John" who came to El Mirador in 1940, with 20 years to work on the farm Los Montesinos, settling years later with his family in the town where he retired in 1985.
It was at that time, when his tireless work resulted in the creation of a Senior Center, which was located on the premises of the old school of El Mirador and Olmos Wild recalled that as village headman then encouraged him to lead the commissioning up of the first board of directors, of which he was president, years after getting the new facilities of the Centre are now enjoying the greatest of El Mirador ..
The generous dedication of Juan Carrillo was recognized by shareholders re-elected him for 21 years and now give you an emotional tribute
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier