NAPLES SPIRIT OF '45
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Greatest Generation Breakfast Announced
Three Inaugural History Awards
Lois Bolin, Peter Thomas, Paul Dowling, Myra Williams
The Naples Spirit of 45 Community Committee established a new award, Spirit of 45 Patriot Award, at the Florida History Fair (FHF)
in honor of WWII Veteran, Peter Thomas, who has dedicated his life to keeping alive the memories and sacrifices of the WWII veterans
and home front workers. The award is open to all students across the state whose entry qualifies for the state competition.
The entry must incorporates WWII, a WWII veteran or an innovation from WWII.
Hodges Heritage Award One More Hill Award
Erika Hinson, Thelma & Earl Hodges Dr. Franklyn Johnson & Carlos Tabares, GGHS
The Hodges Heritage Award was established in honor of the 50 years of service the Hodges family have given to Collier County. It will be awarded to the Collier County History Fair student's entry that incorporates local or Florida History.
The One More Hill Award was established in tribute to WWII POW and author of One More Hill, Dr. Franklyn Johnson. the award will go to the JROTC Collier County History Fair entry who advances to the Florida History Fair.
2012 Naples Spirit of 45 Beneficiary
Musuem of Military Memorabilia at Naples Municipal Airport
Commercial Airline Terminal
500 Terminal Drive, Naples, Florida
Join the ranks today to Keep the Spirit of All Veterans of All Wars Alive!
Bob McDonald and Greg Garcia
address the Veteran at the Sentimental Journey.
To get involved with 2013 Spirit of 45 weekend, contact
Lois Bolin at
239-777-2281
A Message from the Naples Co-Chairs for 'Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive!'
Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D., Myra Williams and Tom Strum
It is hard to imagine that this 45th Day of Rememberance in America began with a Kiss in Times Square on August 14, 1945. Edith Shane, the nurse in the famous Time's Square Kiss, asked why could this day of celebration could not happen all around the country. Her words became a reality.
Edith had a simple vision: to teach the youth of America about the courage, commitment and can do spirit of a generation who had and still has much to teach.
The Naples Spirit of '45 Committee is proud to present the 3rd Annual Naples Spirit of '45 and our mission is simple: (1) honor the memory of those who fought abroad and on the homefront and (2) connect children to the values of the greatest generation.
There is much "Home Front Wisdom" in our community and we invite you "sit a spell" with those people whose imagination and resilience helped America to survive and thrive all those years ago.
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