[Togetherwecare]

Unforunately, despite what was written in the POA newsletter, the American Legion has declined to host the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall. The reason given was that there was insufficient time.

Like everything else written by me these are the facts. You may choose to actually investigate what occurred or speculate. You may check with the American Legion if you like. More important perhaps you should direct your speculation and questions to the Villages Entertainment Department, or to Mark Morse himself. Your choice.

Regardless this would have been a grand series of events that was planned to honor our past, present and, yes, future veterans. It was planned to be respectful with the Traveling Wall and solemn, and at the same time allow for a celebration of the sacrifices of our veterans and their families, including the families and soldiers of our local area, and the children and grand children of our Villages residents.

It was to included ALL or our Villages "Military Groups", non-profit groups aiding current military and their families, as well as many Villages groups who just wanted to show their support. Those of you who have voiced negativity towards our plans are in the small minority.

Unforunately, the support of the few whose assistance was necessary to provide the facilities to make these events come to fruition was not forthcoming. It is on their conscience that they could not care enough, like all those who were behind our plans, to support our troops.

You can refute my "opinions" all you want, but the two previous generations of thoughtful and intelligent leadership and solid businessmen WOULD NEVER HAVE SPIT in the faces of the Village's residents like the present generation of VILLAGES of Lake Sumter, Inc. has.
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