Saturday, February 9, 2013
Fire Chaplain Paul Pierce has passed away, the department announced this week.
The beloved chaplain for Largo Fire Rescue has died, according to a post on the department's Facebook page Thursday. Fire Chaplain Paul Pierce, who served with the department since 2001, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, according to the department. "He will be sorely missed, but his influence will never be forgotten. Please keep Chaplain Pierce's family in your thoughts and prayers," the department posted. According to the City of Largo's website, arrangements are as follows: Viewing and visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Mohn Fineral Home, 9700 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL, 33772; 727-393-3481. The memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 11220 Oakhurst Rd., …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf had retired to Tampa, Fla., after a final military assignment leading U.S. Central Command.
Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, 78, passed away today in Tampa, according to media reports. Schwarzkopf was best known to the American people for his leadership in removing Saddam Hussein and his forces from Kuwait in 1991. Schwarzkopf had successfully led an international coalition of U.S. allies to drive out Iraqi troops. "Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation," former President George H.W. Bush said in a written statement, according to ABC News. Schwarzkopf led what came to be known as Operation Desert Storm under President Bush. Most recently, Schwarzkopf had served as commander-in-chief of U.S. Central Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base in …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Community members created a roadside memorial to a child who died on Sunday.
Neighbors are remembering a local child who was run over Sunday as he pushed himself down the driveway on his skateboard into the street, according to Largo Police. On Monday afternoon, community members had placed stuffed toys, a candle and flowers near where 8-year-old Elijah Ryan Crayton was struck. Outside the child's home, when asked how the family was doing, his uncle simply said they are "doing." A couple neighbors shared memories of Elijah. "Elijah was really adorable. He would lie flat on his skateboard like he was paddling a surfboard" as he rode the sidewalk near his Parkview Lane home, said neighbor Bill Reichold. Neighbor Philipp Michel Reichold, who works nights as a nurse, said he remembers giving Halloween candy to Elijah…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Hillsborough Sheriff's Office shared this video tribute to fallen American hero U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Sitton.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton returned home to Largo last month with an honor escort. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate. The video, released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office with the Sitton family's permission, follows the fallen soldier's journey from MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa to Largo. Related Coverage:
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. and Indian Rocks Christian graduate Matt Sitton was escorted from MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa to his hometown of Largo on Friday.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
The 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. will be laid to rest Saturday.
Friday, August 10, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton made its way from MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa to his hometown of Largo on Friday with a lot of support along the way.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Did you know Matt Sitton? Were you at his honor escort or memorial service? Add your photos to this gallery or post your memories and condolences in the comments section below. A sense of community means something to military families. On Friday afternoon, that community came together along Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa to honor one of their own. Coming from all over the city, supporters of the military came out to honor U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton, 26, of Largo who was killed by an improvised explosive device last week in Afghanistan. Many of those who came to show their support for the family of the 2004 Indian Rocks Christian graduate are veterans themselves. Bill Castens of the Northdale Owls came out with two dozen of his …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The body of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton will arrive at MacDill Air Force Base on Friday at 10:10 a.m. and travel to Hubbell Funeral Home in Belleair Bluffs.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
The honor escort for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton will leave MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa at around 10:50 a.m. Friday (Aug. 10). The motorcade will enter Pinellas County around 11:30 a.m., according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Sitton's family welcomes and encourages people to come out along the route and show their support. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate. Honor Escort Route: Related Coverage
The funeral for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton is Saturday.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
The funeral for the fallen Largo soldier is Saturday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate. A memorial fund has been established for Sitton's nine-month-old son Brodey with UBS, 150 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Related Coverage
Sarah Sitton hopes people will show their support at the funeral and along the roadways when the fallen American hero and Indian Rocks Christian School grad comes home most likely later this week.
Did you know Matt Sitton? Upload your photos of him to this story or share your memories in the comments section below. The widow of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Sitton held their nine-month-old son Brodey at a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Tampa. Sitton, 26, died Aug. 2 in Afghanistan; it was the third deployment for the Indian Rocks Christian School graduate. Sarah Sitton wanted people to know of her continued support for the mission of the military and to let people know they are welcome at his funeral and to line the roadway when his body is transported back to Largo from MacDill Air Force Base. Sarah smiled at times as she shared her admiration and love for her husband. Sitton loved being a sniper and a ranger. "I want people …
David garcia
10:49 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Liberalist views are undoubtedly from individuals whom have never served either in the armed forces or in a public service manner (police, fire etc). more ›