Memorial Day in The Villages, Florida

By
Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

The Villages, Florida has one of the highest concentrations of veterans of any community in the country and the community shows its support for Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  Take a ride around the community and you will see block after block lined with small curb side flags in honor of the holidays.  One of my neighbors’ lines both sides of the street and the island in our cul-de-sac with flags.  Other neighboring streets will do their front yards and driveways.

Having the largest American Legion Post in the world brings even more activities and remembrance to both Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  On November 11th, 1998, The Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages was dedicated.  It was a joint effort by the residents and the developer to set aside an area to build a monument and an area to honor the fallen.

There will be no golf cart parades or street fairs for this holiday, just the respect this holiday deserves!  

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

www.DickBetts.com

 

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Comments (18)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. Not a big surprise that The Villages has so many veterans. Sometimes ding nothing is the most respectful way to celebrate. Enjoy your day.

May 28, 2023 04:53 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm glad to hear Memorial Day will get the respect it deserves in the Villages.

May 28, 2023 04:56 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It sounds like the Villages is where veterans go to retire.  Memorial Day will be a lot of fun in the Villages!

May 28, 2023 05:10 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Sounds pretty impressive, and having the largest Post is amazing.  Hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Weekend. Bill Salvatore with Arizona Elite Properties. 

May 28, 2023 05:31 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dick and I am sure that the retire vets in the Villages will do the day the honor it deserves.

 

May 28, 2023 09:22 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Will Hamm on social media somebody suggested a golf cart parade, that was quickly shot down!

May 28, 2023 10:38 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Bill Salvatore - East Valley you as well!  Planning a quiet few days if that is possible!

May 28, 2023 10:38 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Brian England between veterans and first responders that makes up a large percentage of residents

May 28, 2023 10:40 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kat Palmiotti it will with the number of vets here, was out today and baseball hats from their time in the service is showing!

May 28, 2023 10:41 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Agree Wayne Martin I hope for a couple of quiet days ahead!

May 28, 2023 10:42 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dick Betts the freedom we enjoy has been paid for with the lives of many brave men and women and the need to be remembered and honored.

May 28, 2023 04:54 PM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

I couldn't of said it better George Souto we should take time to reflect!

May 28, 2023 06:26 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dick- I am very happy to see that the residents of The Villages no the significance of Memorial Day. I love seeing all of the Flags that are out. 

May 28, 2023 07:25 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I loved this post Dick Betts  it drives me crazy when people do not know the meaning of Memorial Day, glad the residents of the Villages do and appreciate it, Endre

May 28, 2023 10:15 PM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kathy Streib Agree, seeing all the flags and respect being shown gives us hope!

May 29, 2023 04:41 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Endre Barath, Jr. agree, social media is helping remind us of the meaning of the day

May 29, 2023 04:42 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

This sounds like a wonderful event.  I always love reading your posts!  Have a great day

May 31, 2023 05:32 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Lise Howe I enjoy writing them and sharing!

May 31, 2023 05:34 AM