Aug. 4 marked the 229th birthday of the United States Coast Guard and was celebrated by residents and staff at Cypress Village. Egret Hall was filled with Coast Guard veterans, friends and family as the community honored the patriotism of those men and women who answered the call to serve their country. Resident Tom Sharrit was joined by his family as they shared stories of his honor flight last year to Washington, D.C. Residents Don Manahan and Al Hudak contributed memories from their time in the service. The event was complemented by a “Best of Service” presentation featuring highlights of the Coast Guard’s accomplishments throughout the years.
The U.S. Coast Guard was originally established as the "Revenue Marine" in 1790 and is the oldest continuous seafaring service of the U.S. Military. They have played a part of every American conflict from 1790 to today, including World War l and ll, Iraq and Afghanistan. Today they often serve as first responders to national tragedies like Hurricane Katrina in 2004 and continually patrol U.S. borders to battle drug smugglers and maintain the safety of the nation’s borders.
Cypress Village is home to more than 150 veterans from several branches of military service, and hosts celebrations to honor those who served.
On Sept. 18, Cypress Village will celebrate the 72nd birthday of the U.S. Air Force.
Cypress Village is a Retirement Care Community located adjacent to the Mayo Clinic. Cypress Village homes and apartments on a 120-acre campus. For more information, call (904) 223-6100.
