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Here is an updated picture of my granddaughter. She is now two months old and we are super anxious to head north to spend some time with her. It will have to wait until after Memorial Day. Commander Scott

Today, I went to visit a WWII Vet named Wilbur Riepel Sr at the request of son Ron Rieple a Vietnam Vet. It was a very enjoyable visit, Wilbur is 102 and is doing quite well, Ron is also doing well. Every effort should be made to visit these two warriors as often as possible, soon all the WWII vets will be gone and we are fortunate to have one on the island. I will guarantee that it will be an enjoyable visit, both are very engaging men and Wilbur is surprisingly sharp and aware. He served in Italy during WWII with the Army Air Corps and was in a B-24 squadron. Please let’s get this done I will make an effort to go as frequently as I can, everyone should try to stop by also it will be a great memory. Phone number is 239 283 7865 address is 5717 Cubles Dr Pine Island. Let me know if you can help with this mission !!! Tom Wilbur’s birthday is in May. He will be 103 and plans will be made to make it a big celebration on the island with all our partners involved. So, stand by for more info will definitely need a WWII era jeep if anyone knows of one.

Baby Leah Rose. 5lbs 14oz. 18.5″ She’s healthy and so is mom. Dad couldn’t be happier. Born 17 March 2023 at 3:28am. Almost 48 hours of labor. Thank all of you and our members and customers for their support during this time!

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