Oscar Leyva
US Army
Enlisted 1972-1978
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Deported: Mexico/Philippines 2000
Oscar Leyva sits a few feet from the border wall at Playas de Tijuana, while behind him an obelisk marks the international border. Many deported veterans and families congregate in this plaza on weekends to reconnect with loved ones through the wall and to raise awareness for their cause.