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November, 2015
Sun City Center Veterans Day Ceremony
By Paul Wheat On Wednesday, November 11, Sun City Center will observe Veterans Day at the Community Association’s Community Hall located at 1910 South Pebble Beach Boulevard. The ceremony is sponsored by the Sun City Center combined military veterans organizations in recognition of our many community veterans. The program will start at 9 a.m.; however it is suggested that all guests be seated by 8:45 a.m. Doors will be opened at 8 a.m. Coffee and cookies will be provided. It is free and the public is invited. Our guest speaker will be Rear Admiral (RADM) Lawrence C. (Larry) Chambers, US Navy Retired. In the course of a 32year career, he piloted military aircraft, commanded ships, and held positions of responsibility on land. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the China Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars. After his
Community Hall was packed in 2014 for the celebration commemorating our veterans, both local and still serving across the world. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.
retirement from the Navy RADM Chambers worked for Unisys Corporation and subsequently went on to a third career with a Swedish conglomerate Kinnevik where he worked on projects in various locations around the world including Bosnia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan. He and his wife Sarah presently reside at Freedom Plaza in Sun City Center.
Our program includes a musical interlude presented by the Trinity Baptist Church Choir directed by Rev. James Feist. Edward Mahoney, USMC veteran, will be our Grand Marshall and head the Procession. The Color Guard will be composed of JROTC Cadets from East Bay High School. This ceremony is complemented by the efforts of the Sun City
Center Patriots Club which has, through its fund raising efforts, ensured that the flags will continue to fly along SR 674 during this special period of recognition to our veterans and active military forces. The Patriots Club will be at the ceremony to collect for the special rehabilitation program at the James Haley VA Hospital
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Freedom Plaza Veterans Day Festival & Hometown Honor Flight “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” ~ Pres. Harry S. Truman. Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. The Retired Officers’ Corporation and Freedom Plaza invite you to join us in thanking our wonderful Veterans. We will be hosting our Second Annual Hometown Honor Flight with Flight to Honor of Polk County. A Hometown Honor Flight provides the opportunity for Veterans who are physically unable to attend an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. a “virtual” Flight of Honor. We will kick off the public festivities at 9 a.m. by cheering on our Hometown Honor Flight Honorees at a short by meaningful parade on American Eagle Boulevard. Bring your business/organizational thank you banners and signs to show our Veterans your gratitude! Following the parade honorees
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will be awarded and recognized at a special ceremony featuring the Harmony Belles and Gary Vidito. Also in attendance will be the 1st Infantry Division Reenactment Group from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The First Infantry Reenactment Group is a non-profit group of amateur World War II historians and enthusiasts. They will portray the lifestyle, equipment, uniforms, and combat tactics of a United States Army soldier during the World War II years. Their display may include WW2 era tents, tent fly’s, equipment crates and supplies of an Infantry unit, the individual soldier’s gear, and of course WW2 soldiers in period uniforms. Soldiers at the event will interact with the public at the displays. We are hoping to include a weapons demonstrations and a small battle may be waged by Allied and Axis reenactors! Our goal is to bring the entire Sun City Center Community together for this patriotic event. We encourage local businesses and military organizations to reserve a display table. What a great opportunity to thank our Veterans and bring recognition and awareness (and maybe a few new members) to your organization. For more information or to reserve your table, contact the Retired Officers’ Corporation at (813) 633-4467 or email Corena Fristad at cfristad@brookdale. com.
Last year’s Hometown Honor Flight was well appreciated and well attended. Organizers expect another banner event this year.