This portrait of Dr. Hector P. Garcia was given to his wife during World War II. March 1944. Click here for an audio slideshow. Click here to post a tribute to Hector P. Garcia

Working within the System
Garcia will be remembered not only for his crusade for civil rights but also for his ability to work within the political system.
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Keeping His Philosophy Alive
If Dr. Hector P. Garcia could give a message to the hundreds of people who paid their respects to him Monday, the message would be to carry out the work he started and retain the values he championed, said his daughter Cecilia Akers.
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Garcia Loved His Dominoes
Friends say that Dr. Hector took dominoes seriously and rarely let them win a game. But it also was clear that he loved to play for more than the challenge.
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