Largo Hosts Military Family Appreciation DayPhotos/text by SANDI FAHY
Largo Mayor Patricia Gerard (at back at podium) welcomes attendees to the city's annual Military Family Appreciation Day at Largo Central Park on September 26 as members of the Tampa Bay Pipes and Drums stand by. The free event for families of servicemen, active and retired, featured exhibits, demonstrations, speakers and live entertainment along with games, train rides and a rock climbing wall for the younger set.
(front l-r) Heisler-Johnson American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119 treasurer Joan Thompson, secretary Carla Struble and 2nd vice president Alicia Creighton hand out American flags to those attending Military Family Appreciation Day at Largo Central Park on September 26. Families of military personnel were also presented Freedom Rings Award certificates of appreciation by the Auxiliary. At back are Sons of American Legion finance officer Gary Sceurman, left, and Mike Bowen, Sons of American Legion squadron commander.
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