The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.”
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red p..
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Veteran Funeral Plans: Serving Those Who Served For Us
Planning a funeral, either for you or a loved one, will always create unanswered questions for the family. If the deceased served in the military, that planning should reflect their service to their country. Georgi..
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Where to Begin: How to Plan for a Funeral
Planning a funeral, either for you or a loved one, will always create unanswered questions for the family. If the deceased served in the military, that planning should reflect their service to their country. Georgi..
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National League of POW-MIA Families
AMERICANS ACCOUNTED FOR: On 7/26/19, DPAA posted the identification of Major Neal C. Ward, USAF. Listed as MIA in Laos on 6/13/69, his remains were recovered on 12/13/17, and identified on 7/19/19. On 6..
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Official COVID-19 Announcement by the Veterans Administration and the National Cemetery Association
All Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. However, the National Cemetery Administration is continuing to adjust it..
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Clyde Carter
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, Clyde Carter, loving husband, father, and Poppy passed away at the age of 77. Clyde was born on January 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Clyde and Elvira (Timson) Carter. He retired from..
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Jean Harton
Jean Harton passed away May 26, 2020, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and devout Christian. Jean is survived by a brother Richard Hammond, a sister Sue Eason. Jean leaves behind her three sons Rona..
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Georgia Funeral Care would like to congratulate a very special young man; Issac Dukes
Georgia Funeral Care would like to congratulate a very special young man; Issac Dukes. Issac contacted us several weeks ago to partner with him as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Issac wanted to collect worn..
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Jacob has now collected over 2,000 flags!
Thought we would share an update on Jacob Johnson's efforts to collect worn flags to honor our veterans in death.To view the original story on Fox 5 Atlanta, please click here.Jacob has now collected over 2,000 flag..
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Alejandro Duarte Serrano
Alejandro Duarte Serrano 09/08/1993-12/8/2020Alejandro was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He has reunited with his father Jose Juan Serrano in heaven. Alejandro was a proud United States Army veteran who was honored t..
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Mary Theresa Weppelman Paul
Mary Theresa Weppelman Paul, age 60 of Norfolk, Virginia passed away January 25, 2021. Mary was a Veteran of the United States, serving proudly in the Navy. She was born in Orange Park, Florida in February 1960. Mary The..
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William “Bill” Joseph Schirrmacher
William “Bill” Joseph Schirrmacher, 70, of Acworth GA, passed away on Feb 5, 2021 from injuries sustained in a car accident. William was born on August 1, 1950 to Eugene Schirrmacher and Virginia Schirrmacher Boyd in Cor..
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PRESIDENTS AWARD presented to KEVIN R. and Gina Marcy Feb 25th, 2021
Kevin and Gina,The Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance, Chapter-1 had a Great time HONORING you and your lovely wife, Gina last night with our Presidents Award in the 1885 Restaurant in Acworth, Ga. We were also proud..
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