A VETERAN is someone who
A VETERAN is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'..
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Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of someone loved. Rather than being times of family togetherness, sharing and thanksgiving, holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness..
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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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Operation Toy Soldier
Please help us make a donation of toys to active and non-active duty military for their children.HELPING CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIESBlack Friday November 24th–December 15thDrop off at4671 South Main StreetAcworth,..
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Georgia Funeral Care was so proud to be a sponsor of the 2017 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade
Georgia Funeral Care was so proud to be a sponsor of the 2017 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade! Our Community and Veterans Liaison Darrell Waits, who sits on the board of directors of the parade, was instrumental in hel..
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Georgia Funeral Care Honors National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2017
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, also referred to as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day, is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 citizens of the United..
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Many thanks to everyone who helped to make Operation Toy Soldier a HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Many thanks to everyone who helped to make Operation Toy Soldier a HUGE SUCCESS this holiday season! We will be publishing a more specific "thank you list" in the coming days. We wish you and your families a very Merry C..
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Mr. Richard D. Lemon
Mr. Richard D. Lemon, age 88, of Temple, GA, died January 9, 2018. The family will hold a private service...
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Sean M. Gorin
Sean M. Gorin, age 49, of Kennesaw, GA, died February 5, 2018. Services will be held in California in the future...
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Charles F. Buhler
Charles F. Buhler, age 74, of Acworth, GA, died January 7, 2018. Services to be announced...
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Sylvia Jackson
Sylvia Jackson, age 71, of Canton, GA, died February 3, 2018. No services are planned at this time...
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James Glas
James Glas, age 84, of Canton, Ga, died January 31, 2018. a memorial service will be held on March 1, 2018, 1 PM at Georgia National Cemetery, Knox Bridge Hwy, Canton, GA. ..
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William “Jack” Keys
William “Jack” Keys , 80, of Acworth, passed away February 7, 2018. Jack was born in Allentown, Pa on September 20th, 1937. During his time in the Army, he made his home in Acworth, Ga. Jack is survived..
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Karen Lea DeMotts
Karen Lea DeMotts, age 60, of Cartersville, GA, died February 15, 2018. She was born in Waupun, Wisconsin, on August 23, 1957, and moved with her family to Florida in 1962. After graduating from King High Sch..
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Thomas M. Myres
Thomas M. Myres, age 57, of Resaca, GA, died March 3, 2018. Services to be announced by the family..
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Please Help Support Hurricane Florence Victims in North and South Carolina
Hurricane Florence is projected to bring devastating rain, flooding, and wind to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, affecting millions of people. Google will match up to $1 million in donations to provide crit..
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A Tribute to Our Veterans with Music & Movie
SAVE THIS DATE!The Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance, Chapter One Presents: A Tribute to Our Veterans with Music & Movie onTuesday, November 6, 2018 at 6pm at Cobb Civic Center Jennie T. Anderson Theater 54..
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Burial or Cremation: Important Details to Consider
The loss of a loved one is difficult no matter what the circumstances are. Whether it’s after a lengthy illness or an unexpected loss, the death of someone important to you and your family is an emotional and trying time..
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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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GFC Assists with Defibrillator Training At The Post on August 8, 2019
On August 8, 2019, the Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304 held a training class for its new defibrillator. Captain Nick Adams, Cobb County EMS Operations Captain of the Cobb County Fire Department, taught..
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