ACKNOWLEDGING MEMORIAL DAY WITH TWO OF TODAY’S HEROE’S

Larry Colleton, Retired Naval Serviceman from 1983 – 2007 he now serves as President of the Florida Voters League, Treasurer of the RAFMAN Club of Orlando as well as NAACP Committee of Civil Engagement. Mr. Colleton was also an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole and Brevard Counties. We learned the difference between Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) honors men & women who died in service and Veterans Day – November 11th honors all who served. There is a service today in Taft, FL and tomorrow the 75th Gold Star unveiling will be at Woodlawn Cemetery with Mayor Demings as the speaker. For veterans service information call Jessica Smith 904/887-9502. Reminder about the Special Election for State Senate Seat 15 and House District 40 is June 24th….early voting – June 14-22 and plan to attend the candidate forum June 9th @ New Church of Faith 5000 Silver Star Road 6pm. Justice James E.C. Perry was the 1st African American appointed to the 18thJudicial Circuit in Florida by Gov. Charlie Crist. He is the Author of “Benchmarked” and tells the story of his journey through the Army into the halls of justice. Justice Perry shared the history of the advancement of black attorneys in this country and why it’s so important to stay true to your own beliefs. Go to Amazon.com to get your copy of his book or go to FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - myfloridahistory.org