Thursday, January 23, 2025

Half Moon Bay veterans receive honors for their service

Half Moon Bay veterans honored for decades of service
On November 9th, veterans from Half Moon Bay will receive honors for their service aces. Image: San Mateo County Veterans Commission.

Al Adreveno, who served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and then returned home to serve his community for seven days, will be honored for his contributions to the San Mateo County community.

Adreveno is being honored along with his son-in-law, John Muller, as “Veterans of the Year” by the San Mateo County Veterans Commission.

Muller served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Born and raised in Half Moon Bay, Muller is known as “Farmer John” for his pumpkin patch on Highway 1 and his deep involvement in local agriculture and community service.

The two, both former mayors of Half Moon Bay, will be honored on the 8th