When local veteran Gregg Maynard heard there would be no Memorial Day ceremony in the park this year, he immediately got to work planning a small service.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/31/22 |
Members of the American Legion, VFW and the community gathered early Saturday morning to place flags on the graves...
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5/31/22
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OKEECHOBEE — Unfortunately, the American Legion is unable to host the usual Memorial Day ceremony this year, but take heart, there will still be asmall service in the park. Please bring your …
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By Gregg Maynard
veteran | 5/27/22 |
Memorial Services to honor veterans will be held in observance of Memorial Day at the following locations:
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5/24/22
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Representatives of the AmVets Post 200 visited Okeechobee High School on May 4 ...…
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/22 |
Veteran Bill Grady was born and raised in Massachusetts. In 1960, at the age of 17, he joined the Marines and went to boot camp at Paris Island.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/4/22 |
OKEECHOBEE – Veteran John Denney served his time in the military perfecting his newly acquired dental skills in Vietnam.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/31/22 |
An event was organized to honor veterans in Ancient Oaks Condominium and RV Resort.
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3/28/22
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Local veterans were shocked Thursday when they were refused seating at a local restaurant...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/18/22 |
Veteran Gordon "Gordy" Borth loves nothing more than to sit and carve beautiful wooden signs, figurines, canes etc.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/28/22 |
Imagine his delight when local veteran Lloyd Ellison received cards thanking him for his service from Korean school children living in the United States.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/3/22 |
OKEECHOBEE -- Imagine his delight when local veteran Lloyd Ellison received cards thanking him for his service...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/31/22 |
The U.S. Department of Education, Indian River State College (IRSC) will mark the opening of a new Veterans Center...
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1/7/22
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Wreaths Across America took place on Saturday, Dec. 18 all across the United States.
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12/20/21
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Veterans John and Maria Koepke both served in the Air Force.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/16/21 |
Okeechobee’s VFW North post celebrated Thanksgiving by donating food baskets to those less fortunate...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/21 |
The Philippine American Cultural Foundation dedicated a new Veterans' Memorial Park ...
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12/2/21
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X-22 Adventures will soon be embarking on a trip around the Florida Coast to promote PTSD and suicide awareness.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/1/21 |
A new Veterans Memorial is planned at the Philippine American Park, 5154 S.W. 16th Street
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11/26/21
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Wreaths Across America Radio focuses on Veteran Healing through sharing
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11/18/21
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