Sunday, October 16, 2022

WW2 Cannon Restored

 There is an old saying, What goes around, comes around.

Moscow sent three ships and a nuclear-powered submarine to the Caribbean for what U.S. officials say will be a set of extensive military air and naval exercises — the first of their kind in at least five years.

While the Biden administration has said it is not concerned by the Russian activity, it has nevertheless authorized the deployment of three powerful destroyers and a submarine reconnaissance aircraft to the region,

WW2 Cannon restored

Over two decades ago Mayor Paul Novack worked to obtain a piece of US military equipment and history to include in Surfside Veterans Park. The United States Army recognized Surfside - and its mayor - in donating a 155mm Howitzer from its inventory, an honor for the community. Ever since, it has been a demonstration of support for our nation, our military, and especially our veterans and most of all - our hometown veterans. 

That Howitzer, and those Flags, are NOT going to be demolished by (intentional) neglect. Former Mayor Novack, former Vice Mayor Frank MacBride, and the people of Surfside will make sure of that.

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Cannon at Veterans Park Refreshed by Collaborative Efforts of Second Infantry Division, Local Leaders

 

The cannon at Veterans Park has undergone a striking transformation, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Second Infantry Division of Florida Bruce Lamberto, Howard Rennert, Commissioner Ruben Coto, and Parks and Recreation Maintenance Worker Carlos Vina. This revitalization not only preserves a piece of history but also symbolizes the unity and commitment of the community to honor its veterans and preserve their legacy for future generations.

From former Mayor Paul Novack. Thank you Surfside Veterans Park restoration team! Applause for volunteers Howard Rennert and Bruce Lamberto, Parks and Recreation Director Tim Milian and Carlos of the Parks and Rec staff, and with exemplary leadership and work by newly elected Commissioner Ruben Coto and former Vice Mayor Frank Macbride. Their hard work and dedication to community service in restoring Surfside's Howitzer, a gift honoring veterans, patriotism, our country and our community from the U.S. Army, is again proudly on display.



U.S. Military Veterans never forget!

A huge thank you to Frank McBride and Paul Novack for leading the effort.

We should never forget our history as the Greatest Nation on Earth

World War 2 cannon left to decay by SURFSIDE'S LACK OF LEADERSHIP (SAVED and RESTORED) by HONORABLE VOLUNTEERS

To view the restoration of the WW2 cannon, write cannon in box on right.  Live stream Surfside, Florida on closed circuit tv https://ww...