Join Us: Spirit of ’45 Day
On August 16, 2015, Georgia Funeral Care will be participating in the Spirit of ’45 Day initiative to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of “the Greatest Generation’s Greatest Day” – August 14, 1945 – t..
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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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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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Authur L. Hill
Authur L. Hill, of Sandy Springs, GA, died August 25, 2018. Services to be scheduled at Georgia National Cemetery...
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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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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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Forrest F. Collins
Forrest F. Collins, 76, of Marietta, GA went to be with the Lord April 8, 2019 having battled Parkinson’s with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Yale, Oklahoma, he was the son of Ira and Glenora “Granny” Collins. After graduat..
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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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Anthony Little
Anthony Little, age 53, of Atlanta, GA, and Ft. Worth, TX, died July 27, 2019. Mr. Little is a Navy Veteran and will be laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery on August 13, 2019, 11:30 AM. Georgia Funeral ..
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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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LT (USNR) David Richard Smith
LT (USNR) David Richard Smith, age 82, joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, August 15, 2019 surrounded by family.He leaves his daughters, Diane Batka, husband Jeff Batka; Karen Smart, husband Paul Smart; Kat..
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Handling the Military Funeral Services for Sgt. Thomas Cole Walker
Sergeant Walker will be returning home on Tuesday evening October 29, 2019 to Cleveland Hopkins Airport and procession will be brought back to Conneaut, via Rt. 90 to Rt. 7 and then east on Main St. to the Marcy Funeral ..
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Don Max Nolen
Don Max Nolen, of Cartersville, GA, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2020. He was 74 years old. A service will be conducted January 22, 2020 at 1:00 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Condolences can be l..
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Gilbert R. Anderson
Gilbert RAnderson was born to Scottish immigrants on Aug 3, 1929 in Maspeth Queens NY.He was delivered at home by a midwife and was one of 9 children. He died atWellStar Tranquility Hospice, Austell Georgia on Jan 27, 20..
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David Lee Miller
David Lee Miller, Sr. age 82 of Kennesaw, GA passed away on January 26, 2020. David was a huge supporter of Kennesaw State University Athletics. He enjoyed his involvement in the Coaches Club and was very passionat..
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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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