American Legion Post 138 hosts Annual Erik Silva Memorial Golf Tournament  

HOLTVILLE, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The American Legion Post 138 is hosting its third annual golf tournament in honor of a young marine who was killed in Iraq in 2003.  

It's been 20 years since Erik Silva passed away and in honor of his memorial, his family has held an annual golf tournament at Barbara Worth Country Club in Holtville.

It was one of Erik Silva’s favorite outings with his father and in honor of that, Jack Silva asked the American Legion to host the event at Barbera Worth Country Club in Holtville. 

Silva grew up in Holtville and has since then touched the community with his service in the war.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 15.   

It is a three-person scramble and the cost per player is $125. The fee includes a golf cart, breakfast, and lunch.

The first 100 entries receive a golf shirt and towel.  

Proceeds go to support veteran services, local community projects, and newly enlisted military members.  

Commander of American Legion Post 138 Carlos Zaragoza says, “We’re honoring Erik Silva through this Golf tournament but we’re also honoring all veterans everyone that's serving in all of our wars.”   

There will be prizes for those who join the raffle at the event.

A hole-in-one contest will determine who will go home with a 2023 Nissan. There is yet to be a winner of the contest.

Check-in is at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the event.