Florida
veterans are mourning the loss of Admiral Leroy Collins, Jr. a friend to vets
for many years in his position as Executive Director of the Florida Department
of Veterans’ Affairs. His untimely death in a collision with an SUV leaves
Florida vets without a leader or an advocate to work effectively on behalf of
the older veterans living here. Ben Ritter, the Government Relations Director
from Florida Gulf Coast PVA and I attended his funeral on Monday, August 2nd.
Governor Charlie Crist was there, as well as several congressmen, the Commanding
General of the Marines and the Navy Commandant. Admiral Collins’s father
was a past Governor of Florida. The Admiral was buried beside his parents in
The Grove, a special plot behind the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.
Rest in Peace, Admiral
On Tuesday, August 3, neighborhoods throughout the City of Orlando joined thousands
of communities across the country to celebrate the 27th annual National Night
Out. This annual event is a fun way for Neighborhood Watch groups to bring neighbors
together as they work to improve crime and drug prevention awareness, generate
participation in local anti-crime programs, increase neighborhood spirit and
strengthen police-community partnerships.
Neighborhood
Watch groups play a vital role in keeping our community safe. Over the last
three years, the City of Orlando has seen a dramatic reduction in crime due
in part to an increase in Neighborhood Watch. Residents are the eyes and ears
of law enforcement. Not only does Neighborhood Watch allow our residents to
help in the fight against crime, it is also an opportunity for our neighbors
to bond through service
Last year, the City of Orlando took third place in the nation for their outstanding participation in this event by hosting 79 parties throughout the City. For more information, visit the website at www.neighborhoodlink.com You’ll find all the info to start in your neighborhood. If you’d like Neighborhood Watch in your area, Start it! Put a note in your neighbor’s mailboxes, set up an evening meeting, talk about it. Don’t stay home and spend your time regretting the things you can no longer do, there’s a lot you can do. DO IT???????
'The trouble with our liberal friends are not that they're ignorant; it's just
that they know so much that isn't so.' Ronald Reagan
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