GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The cold temperatures and crisp wind didn’t stop visitors to the Veterans Memorial Park event, sponsored by the Alachua County Veteran Services, to honor the brave Americans who served.
Dianne Magee, a participant, has been working with veterans for about 50 years. She believes events like these help veterans become more aware of local resources.
“I used to help people get registered with the VA. One man I helped had a heart problem, and didn’t know he was eligible. I took him to the VA and they got him a doctor, his meds and everything he needed, “ said Magee…