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Newly Elected President, John Vislosky
2024 Global Gathering of Green Berets (SFACON2024)
Special Announcement about a Gulf War Ceremony
Bonnie Cooper who does all social media for the SFA National and SOA and member of SFA Chapter 85 sends out a special announcement:
The Florida Gulf War on Terrorism Memorial dedication ceremony will be 1200 Hours, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Veterans Park, Rivergate, 2200 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Bonnie said Chapter 85 will be attending in force, and we are sponsoring an active-duty member of the 5th Group so they can attend. Also working on getting an active-duty 7th Group member to come. SOCOM, all members of Congress from Florida and Gold Star family members, etc., have been invited.
Chapter XXI should also make a good showing. Uniform is Berets, Regimental Ties and Hunter Green SF Sports Coat. Ladies, wear what you feel appropriate for the ceremony—you always look lovely anyway. So, mark your calendars for 20 April!!!
For more information see: https://iawmf.org
Bonnie Cooper who does all social media for the SFA National and SOA and member of SFA Chapter 85 sends out a special announcement:
The Florida Gulf War on Terrorism Memorial dedication ceremony will be 1200 Hours, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Veterans Park, Rivergate, 2200 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Bonnie said Chapter 85 will be attending in force, and we are sponsoring an active-duty member of the 5th Group so they can attend. Also working on getting an active-duty 7th Group member to come. SOCOM, all members of Congress from Florida and Gold Star family members, etc., have been invited.
Chapter XXI should also make a good showing. Uniform is Berets, Regimental Ties and Hunter Green SF Sports Coat. Ladies, wear what you feel appropriate for the ceremony—you always look lovely anyway. So, mark your calendars for 20 April!!!
For more information see: https://iawmf.org
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FUTURE MEETINGS & UPCOMING EVENTS
TBD: We continue to be on the lookout for a permanent meeting site. Richard Whitman and I
contacted more than 30 hotels. Prices for rooms are outrageous on the eastern coast (Cape Canaveral
and Melbourne) of Florida with little to no flexibility in room rates, accommodating our meetings, and
or having a hospitality room.
BUT.... With a never-say “QUIT”, SF attitude, we continue to explore creative options. Such as:
reducing the frequency of meetings; perhaps adding in a Saturday, one-day, Chapter meeting and
luncheon; etc.
Please continue to be patient, we continue to work on this puzzle.......
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HEALTH & WELFARE
Melvin’s return home
with his wife, Maurice.
- Judy Drewry sends us an update on Ray: After Ray's carotid artery surgery on February 1st, he was accepted at Encompass, a high intensity rehab facility in Ocala. Unfortunately, they were having a flu epidemic and after 2 days of therapy, they put him in isolation for 10 days, even though he had no symptoms. He came home Feb 19th and has been regaining his strength since then. I must say that the VA has been wonderful to us. Thank you to all those who have sent cards, called, and even come to visit. And a blessed Resurrection Day on Sunday! “
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- Melvin Morris (CMoH): I am happy to announce that Melvin is back home and recovering nicely. He is in good spirits, lovingly surrounded by his wife and family.
Melvin’s return home
with his wife, Maurice.
Please notify any of the Chapter Officers of any illness, or misfortune of any of our members/spouses/families.
Taps
Recent Deaths of Chapter XXI Members, or Family Member's
Old Soldiers Never Die
There is an old cookhouse, far far away
Where we get pork and beans, three times a day
Beefsteak we never see, damn-all sugar for our tea
And we are gradually fading away.
Old soldiers never die,
Old soldiers never die
They just fade away.
Privates they love their
beer, 'most every day.
Corporals, they love their stripes, that's what they say.
Sergeants they love to drill. Guess them bastards always will
So we drill and drill until we fade away.
Special Forces Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I ask nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accept the thought of eternal loneliness... should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed.
I have cried, pained, and hoped, but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say I was proud of what I was...
A Special forces Soldier.
George Skypeck
There is an old cookhouse, far far away
Where we get pork and beans, three times a day
Beefsteak we never see, damn-all sugar for our tea
And we are gradually fading away.
Old soldiers never die,
Old soldiers never die
They just fade away.
Privates they love their
beer, 'most every day.
Corporals, they love their stripes, that's what they say.
Sergeants they love to drill. Guess them bastards always will
So we drill and drill until we fade away.
Special Forces Soldier
I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I ask nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accept the thought of eternal loneliness... should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed.
I have cried, pained, and hoped, but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say I was proud of what I was...
A Special forces Soldier.
George Skypeck
A point to ponder