An article that appeared on Juan Escobar, “County judge-elect says leadership key to success” in the April 28 issue states that he was dishonorably discharged from the Marines is incorrect. This was a typographical error. Escobar was honorably discharged after he completed his tour of duty in 1973. He distinguished himself as a Marine serving from 1969 until 1973. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds in action in Vietnam and the Combat Action Ribbon. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation; the Meritorious Unit Citation; and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, First Class; Vietnam Service Medal with 3 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Medal. He served with the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Presidential Honor Guard in Washington D.C. and served as a pallbearer for presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, top photo, and Harry S. Truman. Escobar received the Vietnam Veterans of America State Legislator of the Year Award in 2007 at the State Capitol, bottom photo.