Tag: US Army Cpl. Frank R. Gross
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“Team effort” made Cpl. Frank R. Gross Memorial Bridge a reality
For years, Craig and Toni Gross have been fixtures in Oldsmar and the Tampa Bay community, promoting veteran and military family causes after their son, US Army Cpl. Frank R. Gross, was killed in action in Afghanistan on July 16, 2011. Despite some noted public spats with Oldsmar officials and members of the city’s Veterans…
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Tribute to the Troops honors families of Oldsmar’s fallen with first Florida ride
The City of Oldsmar has hosted dozens of touching tributes to America’s veterans over the years, including annual Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Gold Star Family ceremonies at its scenic Veterans Memorial Park, plus photo exhibits honoring Florida’s fallen soldiers and special ceremonies designed to pay tribute to veterans. But on Saturday, March 19, Oldsmar…
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Mother of Oldsmar veteran praises public art depiction
A couple of weeks ago, the Oldsmar City Council unanimously approved the city’s first public art project, a colorful mural to be painted by USF artist Lakeema Matthew on the bandshell at R.E. Olds Park. On Tuesday night, Matthew and the City agreed to the terms of the contract, and the artist is expected to…