11/07/2026
Every name etched into the Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall represents a story of bravery, sacrifice, and selfless service.
As we prepare for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony tomorrow, we’re honored to introduce you to a few of the local heroes whose names will be officially added to the memorial wall this year. Shared by the veterans themselves and the family members who carry their legacy forward.
1️⃣ Massimo Irenze
"My husband joined as a way to serve his community and to be a part of something bigger. He joined following his older brother and they both deployed together with the 1864th Transportation unit in 2004. He lost his comrade Anthony Cometa (whom is featured on the wall) in 2005 and was in the vehicle ahead of him. It would be an honor to have his name listed alongside AC. My husband went on to deploy one more time in 2009-2010. We met in the Army in 2003 and married in 2007. He went on to serve for 23 years along side of myself and his older brother."
2️⃣ Diana Soriano
"SSG Soriano served as an Active Duty Soldier for the United States Army. She earned the Afghan Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars, 4 Army Commendation Medals, 6 Army Achievement Medals, 2 Meritorious Unit Commendations, 1 Valorous Unit Award, 3 Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2 Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, the Army Service Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Ribbons, a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and a NATO Medal. After arriving to her first duty station, she was placed on a rear detachment while the unit she was assigned to was returning from Iraq. She then volunteered to switch units in order to deploy to Afghanistan with her best friend and her then fiancé. Eight months into their deployment in Afghanistan, Diana’s fiancé was killed in action. After being sent back to the States to bury him, she was given the choice to return to Afghanistan for the remainder of the deployment or go back to the rear detachment in Fort Carson, Colorado. Diana chose to return to Afghanistan to rejoin her best friend and finish out their mission together overseas. She embodies resilience and courage. She now serves veterans in our community as an employee with the Las Vegas VA."
3️⃣ Sheri Brunette
"I am the first person in my immediate family to join the military. I was deployed to Baghdad with the 72nd MP Co where we spent months at the Abu Ghraib Prison. We were very fortunate we all made it back alive, while others around us did not."
4️⃣ Joel Jaime
"My husband completed 3 tours to Iraq in the Marines. His final tour to Iraq was with his twin brother, also a Henderson resident who was KIA. He has been in many news articles and also named by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in his National Veterans Day speech this last year. Both brothers should be on the wall, Joel and Jesse Jaime. Our son is named after his brother who was KIA 6/15/2005. My husband serves the community as a Marshal in North Las Vegas now. When he got out of the Marines, he was an EMT, Paramedic, Police Officer and now a Marshal. He loves to serve and help others. He loved being a Marine."
