El Paso, Texas celebrates Eddie Guerrero Day: ‘He represented us’
Eddie Guerrero Day was celebrated in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday.
The 20th Anniversary of Guerrero’s passing was on November 13 and his hometown commemorated his life and career with a family-friendly day of events at City Hall, where people were encouraged to wear luchador masks or dress as a wrestling persona.
During a city council meeting on Tuesday, Councilwoman Maldonado Rocha led a proclamation for Eddie Guerrero Day. Rocha said:
“We honor one of El Paso’s greatest sons, Eddie Guerrero,” Rocha said leading to loud cheers.
She continued, “Gosh, I want to get emotional. A legend whose passion, pride, and unmistakable spirit carried the name of this city onto a global stage. And Eddie didn’t just perform for millions, he represented us. He showed the world the heart of El Paso, the resilience, being humble, fiercely loyal, and full of fun and fire. Even 20 years after his passing, his influence continues to shape the wrestling world.”
Rocha pointed out the Jefferson High School wrestling team and coaches were in attendance, and that Eddie had wrestled on the team when he was a student at the school.
“Eddie Guerrero’s journey of faith, redemption, and perseverance made him a symbol of humility, resilience, and hope, proving that true strength lies not only in victory but in overcoming adversity. The city of El Paso proudly honors Eddie Guerrero’s enduring legacy as a hometown hero and cultural icon,” she continued.
Guerrero’s daughter Sherilyn then addressed the crowd. She thanked the mayor and city council before saying:
“When you hear or learn about Eddie Guerrero, we know he went through tough times. We knew wrestling was his ultimate passion but most importantly, we knew his love for the city of El Paso and the people in it. Whether he was traveling and telling people about the city or coming home, to meeting El Paso natives, my dad lit up and he truly had his cup filled when doing so.”
She continued:
“El Paso is a catalyst in keeping my father’s name alive and I along with my family have admired witnessing the love and passion the city holds for him and for the Guerreros in general.”
Sherilyn, who has begun wrestling training at Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling, mentioned that she is just getting started on her wrestling journey.
“Now as I start my wrestling journey as a third generation Guerrero, not only do I plan to carry on the wrestling legacy but I vow to be the next Guerrero that implements and reflects the heart and person that my dad was in the ring and outside of the ring.”
“November 13th, I lost a father but we all lost somebody we looked up to. Being here today, I think we can say Eddie Guerrero is more than alive and he still lives on. And I hope that when you all think of Eddie Guerrero, you know and you think of how much he loved El Paso. Thank you. And Viva La Raza!”
The proclamations for Eddie Guerrero Day come in around the 1-hour mark of the below live stream from yesterday’s city council meetings in El Paso:
Ian Carey is a writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, whose work has been featured in NOW Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. A lifelong wrestling aficionado born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, he has covered the industry for a decade and a half. He joined the f4wonline.com team in 2019.