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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => The Barracks => Topic started by: Major 2 on March 06, 2021, 02:56:04 AM
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CAP'N JOHN 786 GAF-FL
My best friend John Holmes has crossed over.
A graduate of The University of Florida, John taught History in the Osceola Co. (Kissimmee) school system 36 years and retired a highly respected educator.
Nary any place we'd go, we'd did not run into a former student of his, He taught 3 generations of some of the students we'd meet.
John was a Sons of Confederate Veteran past commander, 40+ year veteran Reenactor and original organizer of the Battle at Narcoossee Mill.
http://battleatnarcoosseemill.com/
He was a member and volunteered at he Osceola Co. Historical Societies Cracker village, doing living history presentations on Cracker Cow hunting pioneers. https://osceolahistory.org/pioneer-village/
He was an organizer, volunteer and display contributor at the Veterans Tribute And Museum Of Osceola County Inc.
A good deal of his collection is on display.
https://www.museumofmilitaryhistory.com/
He is survived by his Mother, two brothers , his three children Jennifer, Johnny, and Jennette and 3 grandchildren.
John was preceded by his wife's passing in 2001 , Jan and John now together again, God Bless.
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That is a wonderful picture.
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The little girl is his Granddaughter , Bailey