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St. Petersburg Lodge Celebrates National Moment of Remembrance
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- Written by Rachael King
On May 28, St. Petersburg Lodge celebrated Memorial Day by taking part in the National Moment of Remembrance, an act signed in 2000 by President William Clinton which designates 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day each year as the National Moment of Remembrance in honor of the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. After the one minute of silence, “God Bless America” was played by the Southern Nights Band and sang by all present.
St. Petersburg Exalted Ruler, Cathy Shriver, asked everyone to observe a moment of silence on Memorial Day. Eric Matos held the American flag.
Veteran Honored with Parking Space at Greater Pine Island Lodge
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- Written by Greater Pine Island Elks
Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 honored WWII veteran Ed Snyder at the lodge Flag Day ceremony by designating a special parking place for him. Snyder served as a bombardier on B-24s and flew 30 missions over Nazi Germany and France.
American Military Vets Help Greater Pine Island Elks' Fishing Tournament
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- Written by Greater Pine Island Elks
The American Military Vets were on hand to weigh fish at the Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge’s first fishing tournament. Thirty-seven fishermen took part in this one-day tournament which raised over $900 for the lodge’s veterans programs.
Jupiter Lodge Uses Grants for Veterans
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- Written by Jupiter Elks
Jupiter Elks Lodge #2469 is hard at work putting various grants into action including feeding veterans and their families assisted by the Renewal Coalition. The lodge also made a $1,000 donation to assist Wreaths Across America. Jupiter Elks Lodge was also awarded $19,700 from Home Depot to help fix up the lodge for all the great work the Elks do for veterans.