Óscar Alpízar Arley, a veteran of the Costa Rican Civil War of 1948, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95. He joined the conflict at just 16 years old, aligning himself with the faction led by Dr. Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia. Family members recall that Alpízar held immense pride in his decision to fight in defense of the right to vote. His participation in the war was a defining aspect of his life, a commitment he carried with him for decades. Alpízar’s passing marks the loss of a firsthand witness to a pivotal moment in Costa Rican history. The 1948 civil war significantly shaped the nation’s political landscape, leading to the abolishment of the army. His legacy will be remembered by those who knew him and by those studying this period of Costa Rican history.