The Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages

07/09/2026

The Korean War started on June 25, 1950, when North Korea suddenly started rolling tanks across the 38th parallel. The communist assault was initially successful. For the first two months of the war, the North Koreans easily pushed the South Korean and American forces back toward Pusan, nearly into the Sea of Japan.

After it recovered from the surprise, the United States set up a perimeter around Pusan to hold the communists at bay. It began to mass men, vehicles and aircraft to push back. U.S. troops under Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed at Inchon, far behind the North Korean line, sending the communist force into disarray.

Eventually, 21 countries formed a United Nations force that pushed the North Koreans back past the 38th parallel; captured the enemy capital at Pyongyang; and nearly fought them to the Yalu River -- the North's border with China.

It was at 10 a.m. on July 27, 1953, that two years and 17 days of negotiations finally ended three years of brutal fighting on the Korean Peninsula.

Join Veterans Memorial Park on July 27th at the Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages at 10:00 am to celebrate the armistice. Bring a chair and water, it is liable to be hot. Hope to see everyone there.

07/05/2026

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07/04/2026

Good Afternoon All: Happy 4th of July, and Happy 250 to America. The ceremony at the Villages Memorial Park this morning was perfect.

A little trivia for you this afternoon:

1. Who was the first person to sign the declaration of independence? 2. How many people were estimated to be living in the colonies when they gained independence? Answer at the end of the post.

Link to the pictures. https://www.amazon.com/photos/shared/6o2My9L8RYWKJ_yHv_1q_Q.fR67Ovfcb0cRNIm20zQUEQ

Enjoy your day and the photos. You can download the photos and utilize them however you wish. The request I have is if you use them for advertising or in a magazine, newspaper please give Joan Bernat credit. Otherwise enjoy your day. Happy 4th of July.

Answers John Hancock, 2.5 million..

07/01/2026

Did you know facts and history of July 4th.

The foundation of 4th of July celebrations lies in one of history’s most important documents. The Declaration of Independence didn’t just announce America’s break from Britain—it established principles that would influence democratic movements worldwide.

The Declaration of Independence was actually approved on July 2nd, 1776. The Continental Congress voted for independence two days before the famous date, leading John Adams to predict that July 2nd would be celebrated with parades and festivities.

Only two people signed the Declaration on July 4th, 1776. Despite popular belief, most delegates didn’t sign until August 2nd, 1776, when the official parchment copy was ready.

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4th, 1826. Remarkably, both founding fathers passed away on the exact 50th anniversary of the Declaration’s adoption, just hours apart.

On the 4th of July Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages will have a ceremony celebrating Americas 250th birthday. Join us for a fun service. Remember July 4th 10:00 am Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages, bring seating, and water or your favorite beverage to stay hydrated, it is going to be hot.

06/15/2026

Good Morning Everyone: I would like to thank you for being at our Flag Day Service yesterday evening. It was an amazing service and because it was at 6:00 pm the temperature was a little cooler.

I would like thank everyone who helped out.

Link to photos, please share, download etc. The only thing I ask if you use them for publicity please included taken by Joan Bernat, member of the Veterans Memorial Park. Thank you. Have an amazing day..

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06/10/2026

06/03/2026

ATTENTION. TIME CHANGE. FLAG Day Ceremony will be held Sunday, June 14th at 6 p.m.

05/21/2026

Monday will be the Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. ~~bring a chair

03/25/2026

On Sunday the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Ceremony will take place at 2 pm.