E-Mail to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I’m trying to find the Seminole word for flower. Can you help? Thanks.
Kindest regards,
David Halliwill
davidhalliwill@gmail.com
Dear Editor,
I would like to visit your casino. Do you have a non-smoking section?
Sincerely,
w_ellen@bellsouth.net
Dear w_ellen@bellsouth.net,
The expanded poker area is a non-smoking area.
Sincerely,
Edward Jenkins
Gaming Compliance Director
Dear Editor,
When we were planning the dedication ceremony for the new Florida Disabled American Veterans Headquarters Building in Gainesville we were discussing a Color Guard that would best represent Florida’s veterans. Ultimately, the clear choice came down to asking the Seminole Veterans Color Guard to present the colors for that important ceremony.
We contacted Steven Bowers at Tribal Headquarters who agreed to present our request to Chairman Mitchell Cypress. Chairman Cypress graciously approved the Color Guard’s trip to Gainesville. Color Guard members Paul Bowers, Charles Billie Hiers and Gary McInturff arrived in Gainesville on the afternoon of April 21, via the Tribe’s aircraft. That evening, they were guests of DAV National Commander Paul Jackson and Florida DAV Commander David Stone at a VIP dinner at the Gainesville County Club.
Following dinner, National Commander Jackson presented the Color Guard a plaque expressing DAV’s appreciation for their participation. On the following morning, the Color Guard presented the flags of the U.S., the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state of Florida at the gathering of 150 members of the DAV and DAV Auxiliary. The all-veteran Color Guard members were spectacular dressed in their modern Seminole warrior regalia.
As they marched to the platform with the flags, the crowd came to its feet and were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by DAV State Commander Stone. Before retiring the Colors, the members of the Color Guard were introduced to the crowd and they received a standing ovation.
The Seminole Veterans Color Guard has appeared at the opening session of the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee, at ceremonies of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and at Pow-Wows throughout the U.S.
The Color Guard shows the world the Seminole Warrior’s spirit and commitment to defending America’s freedom. On behalf of the 1.3 million members of the DAV, we sincerely appreciate the Color Guard’s participation in our dedication ceremony. They are superb ambassadors for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.