Virgilio G Roel

World War II was a turning point for Virgilio G. Roel, a native of Laredo, Texas. It served as a catalyst for change in his life and ignited his lifelong dedication toward the empowerment and education of others. He served with the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment and 13th Airborne Division. Roel used the GI Bill to complete his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and also law school at Georgetown University.