At 11:15 a.m. in the atrium of the government building, the World War II museum piece from Tallahassee was unveiled for the public with an official ribbon cutting arranged by Sue Rupe, Tourist Development Director for Hernando County. The Springstead JROTC kicked off the event with the presentation of colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance lead by County Commission Chairman Jeff Stabins. After Mr. Stabins gave a brief speech, Commissioners Kingsley and Rocco greeted the crowd.
Commissioner Kingsley, and Pat Crowley from the Chamber of Commerce, then began the official ribbon cutting ceremony. I was honored to be asked to participate by Commissioner Kingsley, along with a veteran of the Women's Army Corp of WWII, and Commissioners Stabins, Rocco and Kingsley.
Sue Rupe needs to be commended for all her efforts to have this traveling museum on site for the Veterans Day weekend celebration. Anyone wishing to view this piece can visit the atrium of the government building over the next 60 days since it is on loan to our county from Florida Museum in Tallahassee. Thanks Sue, from all the veterans in the audience who wiped tears from their eyes this morning at the unveiling of this magnificent piece of history.
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