Passing of an American Hero, WWII combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient Alvin Siegel. My condolences

Sad passing - a true American hero, WWII combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient Alvin Siegel.  A long time resident of Palmetto Bay.  It was my honor to get to know both Alvin and spouse Ofelia.  I got to know them both at the YMCA.  As you would expect from a Marine, they were part of the first arrival group, often there waiting for the doors to open at 5:15 AM. 

Officially, as Mayor, I want to express our sincere condolences on behalf of our Palmetto Bay community to Ofelia, his entire family, fellow service members, fellow Legion Post members and Palmetto Bay community.

Marine  Siegel was a frequent participant in Village Veteran events, including the Palmer Veterans Day breakfasts.  Marine Siegel participated in the 'recognition day' ,Sunday, August 7, 2016, was the annual Purple Heart Day.  The special day that Palmetto Bay was officially recognized as a "Purple Heart City". Related post - August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City! 

Marine Al received his Purple Heart for wounds received in action at Iwo Jima.

I was told he later received a field commission after this action.

He is a member of the American Legion, Post 133

I want to express our sincere condolences to his family, fellow service members, fellow Legion Post members and Palmetto Bay community. 

 May his memory be eternal.

August 7 - Purple Heart Day. Remembering America's Veterans - special recognition for Purple Heart recipients

Palmetto Bay became the first South Florida "Purple Heart City" in 2016 - as per resolution 2016-40 that I was proud to sponsor as Mayor of Palmetto Bay.  It remains important to continue this recognition.

This is a national day of recognition. Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

See Channel 10 News online: Palmetto Bay becomes first Purple Heart city in South Florida - Flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate honor, By Peter Burke - Local 10.com Managing Editor, posted: 1:22 PM, August 10, 2016.

See prior related post of August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City! where there are additional photos from this 2016 event

CLICK HERE to view other related posts recognizing our Veterans for their service.

Remembering America's Veterans - those who earned the Purple Heart.

Important memories and celebrations that should be recognized at home, if we cannot safely join together during this pandemic. 

Palmetto Bay became a "Purple Heart City" as per resolution 2016-40 that I was proud to sponsor as Mayor of Palmetto Bay. 

This is a national day of recognition. Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

See Channel 10 News online: Palmetto Bay becomes first Purple Heart city in South Florida - Flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate honor, By Peter Burke - Local 10.com Managing Editor, posted: 1:22 PM, August 10, 2016.

Pictured above: Palmetto Bay's initial Purple Heart event at the local American Legion Post 133

See prior related post of August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City! where there are additional photos from this 2016 event

CLICK HERE to view other related posts recognizing our Veterans for their service.

August 7 - Purple Heart Day. Remembering America's Veterans - special recognition for Purple Heart recipients

Palmetto Bay became the first South Florida "Purple Heart City" in 2016 - as per resolution 2016-40 that I was proud to sponsor as Mayor of Palmetto Bay.  It remains important to continue this recognition.

This is a national day of recognition. Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

See Channel 10 News online: Palmetto Bay becomes first Purple Heart city in South Florida - Flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate honor, By Peter Burke - Local 10.com Managing Editor, posted: 1:22 PM, August 10, 2016.

See prior related post of August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City! where there are additional photos from this 2016 event

CLICK HERE to view other related posts recognizing our Veterans for their service.

Palmetto Bay is a Purple Heart City. Please join us on Tues., August 7 PM

Join us on National Purple Heart Day at Village Hall on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 7 pm -8 pm for a community event and unveiling of our dedicated Purple Heart parking and Purple Heart Community entry signs.

Did you know that Palmetto Bay was the first to be recognized as a Purple Heart City in South Florida? See: August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City!

August 7 - Purple Heart Day. Remembering America's Veterans - special recognition for Purple Heart recipients

Palmetto Bay became the first South Florida "Purple Heart City" in 2016 - as per resolution 2016-40 that I was proud to sponsor as Mayor of Palmetto Bay.  It remains important to continue this recognition.

This is a national day of recognition. Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.

See Channel 10 News online: Palmetto Bay becomes first Purple Heart city in South Florida - Flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate honor, By Peter Burke - Local 10.com Managing Editor, posted: 1:22 PM, August 10, 2016.

See prior related post of August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City! where there are additional photos from this 2016 event

CLICK HERE to view other related posts recognizing our Veterans for their service.

Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City!

Sunday, August 7, 2016, was the annual Purple Heart Day.  This special day was made even more special in Palmetto Bay as we became a recognized "Purple Heart City" -

See Channel 10 News online: Palmetto Bay becomes first Purple Heart city in South Florida - Flag-raising ceremony held to commemorate honor, By Peter Burke - Local 10.com Managing Editor, posted: 1:22 PM, August 10, 2016.

Palmetto Bay became a "Purple Heart City" as per resolution 2016-40 that I was proud to sponsor as Mayor of Palmetto Bay.

Happy Veterans Day 2017 - Thank you to those (and their families) who have served/are presently serving our country.

Thank you to those who answered the call to serve.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all US Military veterans for their service to our country. Today, Saturday, Nov 11, 2017, everyone should take a moment to honor those who have preserved our freedom and protected all of our rights, including the right to vote. Veterans Day is a holiday honoring living military veterans. It is a Federal and State holiday observed by all states.

President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI. The U.S Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, making this holiday Veterans Day as we know it today. 

Military dot com list ways that you can celebrate and educate your children about Veterans Day:  http://www.military.com/veterans-day/celebrate-veterans-day.html

History dot com offers a wealth of information about Veteran’s Day:  http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/veterans-day-facts

Please see a prior post: Recognizing Purple Heart Awardees:  August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City!  This special day was made even more special in Palmetto Bay as we became a recognized "Purple Heart City" -

Veterans Day 2019 - Thank you to those (and their families) who serve our country.

Thank you to those who answered the call to serve.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all US Military veterans for their service to our country. Today, Monday, Nov 11, 2019, everyone should take a moment to honor those who have preserved our freedom and protected all of our rights, including the right to vote. Veterans Day is a holiday honoring living military veterans. It is a Federal and State holiday observed by all states.

HISTORY: President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI. The U.S Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, making this holiday Veterans Day as we know it today.

HOW TO HONOR: Military dot com list ways that you can celebrate and educate your children about Veterans Day:  http://www.military.com/veterans-day/celebrate-veterans-day.html

History dot com offers a wealth of information about Veteran’s Day:  http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/veterans-day-facts

Please see a prior post: Recognizing Purple Heart Awardees:  August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City!  This special day was made even more special in Palmetto Bay as we became a recognized "Purple Heart City" -

Happy Veterans Day 2016 - Thank you to those (and their families) who have served our country.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all US Military veterans for their service to our country. This Friday, everyone should take a moment to honor those who have preserved our freedom and protected all of our rights, including the right to vote. Veterans Day is a holiday honoring living military veterans. It is a Federal and State holiday observed by all states.

President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI. The U.S Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, making this holiday Veterans Day as we know it today. 

Military dot com list ways that you can celebrate and educate your children about Veterans Day:  http://www.military.com/veterans-day/celebrate-veterans-day.html

History dot com offers a wealth of information about Veteran’s Day:  http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/veterans-day-facts

Thank you to every man and women who has served our county as a member of our armed forces.  2016 has been big in Palmetto Bay for our Veterans - but we are working to make EVERY year as big for our Veterans.

Palmetto Bay's Veteran Park - with a very special guest: Work has continued on our Veterans Park - not only have we had an official visit from Hershel Woodrow (”Woody”) Williams, who is the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from Iwo Jima, as the honored guest speaker at our October 15, dedication of Palmetto Bay's Veterans Park and the First Gold Star Family Memorial Monument dedication where I officially proclaimed the day, October 15, 2016, as Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams Day in Palmetto Bay. 

Recognizing Purple Heart Awardees:  see my prior post of  August 12, 2016, Recognizing our Purple Heart Awardees. Palmetto Bay is now a Purple Heart City!  This special day was made even more special in Palmetto Bay as we became a recognized "Purple Heart City" -

 We have a special "Thank You" set for 2016 Veterans Day - A special breakfast for Veterans and their families hosted by Palmer Trinity School.

Thank you Veterans - the Men & Women who have served - and thank you for their support group - their parents, siblings and extended family - their own spouses and children.

EYE ON MIAMI: Picture of the Day: Purple Heart Men. By Geniusofd...

EYE ON MIAMI: Picture of the Day: Purple Heart Men. By Geniusofd...: Click on Eye on Miami for the full story and photos. How often do you go to dinner and have the opportunity to meet up with not one, but two Purple Hear Recipients?  Now that is 'rare air' in the company of two heros. A birthday dinner at local Palmetto Bay establishment French Bistro results in Bob Messer (Vietnam) meeting up with Robert Bohm (WW II). 

By the way, I cannot reveal the name of the blogger who celebrated the birthday, but let's just say that for this one special day, the "Eye" was on the blogger.