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A time to honor those who died serving our country
As we remember all the men and women who gave their lives fighting for our freedoms this Memorial Day weekend, we have the story of a group of volunteers seeking to keep those memories alive today and every day. Journalists Kyle Foster and Jonah Hinebaugh went inside America's Military and...
Memorial Day events in Collier, Lee counties: Where in Southwest Florida to honor fallen
With Memorial Day weekend near, events across Southwest Florida are scheduled to honor those who have died while serving for the U.S. Armed Forces. The first national observance of Memorial Day was May 30, 1868, when it was known as Decoration Day. From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was observed on May 30.
When and where was the last airport built in Florida? Naples may become the next
Naples Airport may be moving after 81 years because of an increase in noise complaints. With talk of a new airport swirling, it had us wondering: When was the last time an airport was built in Florida? Several Florida airports were built for World War II and were converted to commerical airports later...
Memorial Day, an essential, somber remembrance, but there is hope and healing at Home Base Florida
Memorial Day stands as one of the most solemn days of the year, a time when we honor the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. When I reflect on my time in Iraq as an 18-year-old from Naples, FL, turned US Marine and the losses we endured, I am reminded of the importance of this […] The post Memorial Day, an essential, somber remembrance, but there is hope and healing at Home Base Florida first appeared on Bonita Springs Florida Weekly.
Naples teen helps veterans, honoring his late grandfather
After donating nearly $11,000 of his bar mitzvah money in 2022 to help end veterans’ homelessness, local teen Herman Kaufman recently returned to Warrior Homes of Collier with an additional donation in honor of his late grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot. Joined by several classmates, the Community School of Naples sophomore delivered $1,600 worth of grocery store gift […] The post Naples teen helps veterans, honoring his late grandfather first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
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