December Veteran Update
This past month was a very busy time for our area veterans and their families. Around the beginning of the month the K-9 Memorial Committee hosted a “Bark in the Park” event at the Veterans Memorial Park. Over 26…
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November Veteran Update
November is always a very busy month for our veteran community. Members of the Korean War Veterans Association will be participating in this year’s University of Florida Homecoming Parade with a large patriotic float. Also in the parade is…
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September Veteran Update
The lazy hazy days of summer are coming to a close and our local veteran organizations are gearing up for a very active next few months. The first important date is Sept 4th when members of the UF/SFC Bridge…
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August Veteran Update
Our local K-9 Memorial Committee held its first annual K-9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet on July 18 at the American Legion Post in Gainesville. K-9 handlers from GPD, ASO, UF, Cities of Alachua and High Springs Police Departments attended and…
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July Veteran Update
On July 4th, 1776 we Americans officially declared ourselves free from British rule. Every year since we celebrate this day with community patriotic events, BBQ’s and fireworks. While we are enjoying these good times, with family and friends, let’s pause…
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Memorial Day 2015
The weather was perfect for the 2015 Annual Community Memorial Day Ceremony and over 350 citizens showed up for this patriotic event sponsored by Forest Meadows Funeral Homes. After welcoming remarks from the Jon Thomas family, members of the Milton…
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Jim McCawley Award
The Alachua County Veterans Memorial Committee held it’s Annual Veterans Award Banquet on January 31st. This was the groups 10th Award Banquet and a record crowd of close to 350 citizens attended the ceremony held at the Paramount Hotel in…
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Pandora’s Box
By Rebecca May It was a surprise and shock when I finally came to the realization that I truly wanted to go to school to learn how to be a Funeral Director. I have been a licensed massage therapist for over 15 years and still…
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