FlyingTigers

As we start to celebrate our Country's independence this month, we need to stop and thank the brave men & women who have & are sacrificing for our freedom.

The surviving members of the "Flying Tigers", who served our Country during WWII in The 14th USAAF in the 529th Fighter Squadron, The 311th Grp., is having a Squadron Reunion at The Doubletree Hotel at Disney, from September 18 - 21st of this year.
I became acquainted with this fine group whenever I had the honor of meeting Mr. Elmer Youngblood back in 1999. Mr. Elmer passed away in February, 2003 but his long-term caregiver (who lived with him for many years), Tracy Graham, has maintained a close relationship with the surviving members of his squad and continues to attend their reunions. Tracy is one of my best friends and one of the kindest people I know. She has a soft spot in her heart for these WWII veterans and has offered to host their reunion this year.

While they are purchasing their own rooms & providing for their own transportation to Orlando, Tracy is taking on a lot of time & expense to make this a memorable year for them. Besides the one night that the group is dining out, Tracy is providing breakfast, lunch, dinner, & refreshments (including alcohol), to all of the veterans, and the members of their families, who attend.

We are raising money to help make this reunion a very special time for these brave men and their families. Many of us (her friends) are preparing food, acting as bartenders, & helping to transport these American Heroes. But, we are in need of financial donations so that we can give them a reunion to remember.

If you would like to donate, please contact me at Sandy@RealEstateGirls.net or
at 407-592-HOME (4663) or send a check to...

Tracy Graham
5256 Miriam Drive
Lakeland, FL 33812

There will also be a donation box at the Century 21 booth during the 4th of July festivities.

Thank you so much for your help!

~ Sandy Harper, Realtor