Samuel Perez, wearing cap, and Clarence Martin talk during their reunion after half a century. Martin’s wife, Wynona, left, joined them, as did members of Perez’s large family. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Samuel Perez’s daughter Deborah hugs him during his reunion with Clarence Martin. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Clarence Martin dries a tear in Samuel Perez’s living room, the walls of which are adorned with family portraits and mementos of accomplishments. Perez and Martin were reunited for the first time in 51 years at Perez’s home in Pacoima. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
