A Florida Story:
This time, it’s about a cemetery in front of a grocery store! This feels like one of those “Florida” stories, but it’s actually a tale of dedication and respect.
Original area settlers, in an area pre-dating Orlando, called VINELAND. They settled and lived long lives, coming to be interred on the property eventually.
The location remained agriculture and part of the Florida Frontier for years, and began to grow as the Orlando area later became the Theme Park Capital Of The World. Now, in the shadow of roller coasters and high speed highways, the little town of Vineland is long gone, but the two soldiers remain...
Property changes owners down through the years and eventually lands in the hands of a man possessed of a strong moral obligation of respect and conservation. When big-time development eventually came to these lots, he stood firm and arranged for care and maintenance of the two graves, grounds, markers, and Memorial. SO GOOD.
World Of Micah clip >> https://youtu.be/S8zuwutlKYU?feature=shared
FOX 35 article >> https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/civil-war-cemetery-will-be-surrounded-by-development
Photos taken 05/31/2024, just after Memorial Day 5 days prior. Lots to work with here regarding the grocery chain motto, but we'll leave that to others and stay properly respectful.
