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Veteran Gregg Maynard delivers a moving Memorial Day speech in the park.
Memorial Day ceremony in the park was appreciated by families of the fallen
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. more
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Members of the American Legion, VFW and the community placed flags on the graves of fallen veterans on Memorial Day.
Community gathers to place flags on graves on Memorial Day
Members of the American  Legion, VFW and the community gathered early Saturday morning to place flags on the graves... more
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This photo of the JROTC color guard was taken during the 2020 Memorial Day ceremony.
Memorial Day ceremony to be held in Veterans' Park
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 … more
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Memorial Services will be held to honor our veterans
Memorial Services to honor veterans will be held in observance of Memorial Day at the following locations: more
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JROTC color guard takes down and folds flags at the Okeechobee High School during the presentation ceremony.
AmVets present local schools with new flags
Representatives of the AmVets Post 200 visited Okeechobee High School on May 4 ...… more
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Marine veteran Bill Grady has really enjoyed his life.
Veteran Bill Grady has enjoyed his life
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. more
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Veteran John Denney served a year in Vietnam as a dentist.
Veteran perfected dental skills in Vietnam
OKEECHOBEE – Veteran John Denney served his time in the military perfecting his newly acquired dental skills in Vietnam. more
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Ancient Oaks honors vets with parade.
Ancient Oaks honors veterans
An event was organized to honor veterans in Ancient Oaks Condominium and RV Resort. more
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Steve and Tina Lynn were refused service at Pueblo Viejo this week.
Veterans refused service at local restaurant
Local veterans were shocked Thursday when they were refused seating at a local restaurant... more
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Veteran Gordy Borth is pictured with his friend and caregiver Niki Salmon.
Veteran supplements income by selling wood carvings
Veteran Gordon "Gordy" Borth loves nothing more than to sit and carve beautiful wooden signs, figurines, canes etc. more
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Veteran Ellison shares thank you cards from students
Imagine his delight when local veteran Lloyd Ellison received cards thanking him for his service from Korean school children living in the United States. more
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Lloyd Ellison, pictured with his wife Mary, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Veteran Ellison shares thank you cards from students
OKEECHOBEE --  Imagine his delight when local veteran Lloyd Ellison received cards thanking him for his service... more
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IRSC celebrates opening of Veterans Center of Excellence
The U.S. Department of Education, Indian River State College (IRSC) will mark the opening of a new Veterans Center... more
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Community helps place wreaths on veterans' headstones
Wreaths Across America took place on Saturday, Dec. 18 all across the United States. more
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Now that they are retired, veterans Maria and John Koepke spend a lot of time with their children and grandchildren.
Veterans Koepke were both in the Air Force
Veterans John and Maria Koepke both served in the Air Force. more
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Cassandra McPeak, auxiliary president VFW Post 4423, and Alicia LaChance, president of the Republican Club of Lake Okeechobee worked together along with members of both groups to pack baskets for those in need.
Thanksgiving baskets delivered to those in need
Okeechobee’s VFW North post celebrated Thanksgiving by donating food baskets to those less fortunate... more
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Philippine American Cultural Foundation dedicates Veteran Memorial Park in Okeechobee
The Philippine American Cultural Foundation dedicated a new Veterans' Memorial Park ... more
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Veteran Steve Cone started X-22 Adventures to help other veterans combat PTSD and depression.
Non-profit set to cruise around the coast
X-22 Adventures will soon be embarking on a trip around the Florida Coast to promote PTSD and suicide awareness. more
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New Veterans Memorial Park to be dedicated at Philippine American Park
A new Veterans Memorial is planned at the Philippine American Park, 5154 S.W. 16th Street more
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Wreaths Across America Radio hosts the last of four roundtable discussions on Veteran Healing
Wreaths Across America Radio focuses on Veteran Healing through sharing more
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