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'Our True American Heroes Are Our Veterans'
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who is from Palm Harbor, addressed the crowd at a Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by Curlew Hills Memory Gardens on Monday.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who was re-elected last week, participated in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens' 25th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Monday morning.
Bilirakis decided to attend the ceremony after finding out he did not need to be back in Washington, DC until Tuesday. He made an inpromptu speech during the ceremony.
"We must never forget that our true American heroes are our veterans," Bilirakis told the audience, many of whom were veterans.
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Colonel Jerry F. Custin, ASAF Ret., served as the Master of Ceremonies. Lt. Col. Thomas Castriota, USMCR Ret., was special guest speaker. The Marine Corps League participated in the Presentation of Colors and the Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Honor Guard participated in the Placement of the Memorial Wreath. Keenan Knopke, President and CEO of Curlew Hills Memory Gardens welcomed participants and the audience.
Curlew Hills Memory Gardens is located at 1750 Curlew Road (727) 789-2000
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