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May 31, 2008
| Memorial day honors ultimate sacrifice for freedom |
By Bill Highlander
Editor
The first official observance of decorating the graves of soldiers killed in battle was 140 years ago. Decoration Day was May 30, 1868 at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia after General John A. Logan issued General Order 11 to strew flowers to decorate the graves of soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their Country.
Ceremonies throughout the country primarily recognized the fallen soldiers from the Civil War. After World War I, the holiday was expanded to honor all who died in American wars. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day as a national holiday to be observed on the last Monday in May.
The President of the United States participates in a wreath Read more...
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Villages resident perishes in fire
By Bill Highlander
Editor
Fire destroyed four condos of an 8-unit building and damaged other homes at The Villages Golf and Country club on Sunday, May 18. The remains of Harold Menagh, 69, a resident of Cribari Vale, was found by firemen.
More than 100 firemen and 25 fire engines responded to the 4-alarm fire, the first residential fire ever in the Villages’ history. Ready for unforeseen circumstances, The Villages Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) and other residents promptly assisted the evacuation. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Read
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