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Nov 21, 2025

Five adults pose side by side in a wood-paneled courtroom, each wearing a gold medallion on a red ribbon. From left to right: a woman in a navy dress, a man in a blue suit with military decorations, a woman in a black suit, a man in a dark suit, and a man in a formal military uniform with medals. Behind them are desks and chairs, a circular court seal, the United States flag, and two Florida state flags.

Congratulations Class of 2025

Five Veterans representing the Class of 2025 were inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Florida Capitol, Nov. 6. They are from left to right: Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Alicia Rossiter, retired Army Col. Peter Tan, retired Army Lt. Col. Marlené Carter, retired Navy Capt. Bob Crippen, and retired Army Capt. Stephen Petty.

Nominations are open for the Class of 2026 Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. If you know a Veteran who has made a significant civic, business, or public service contribution to the state of Florida, nominate them today.
Click the image above to submit a nomination.

This Saturday, November 22, at 1:00 pm, Post 13 will host a Flag Retirement/Disposal Ceremony at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum. The ceremony will be on the parade field of the museum. The museum is located at U S 90 East and I-10. If you have a flag that needs to be disposed, please bring it with you. Bring your own chair and refreshments. I hope to see many of you at the ceremony.

The Post will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for a full Thanksgiving meal. You and your family are invited to dine here at the Post. Several Tallahassee businesses come together to coordinate the resources for the meal and we allow them the use our Post for the lunch. I and my wife will be present, and I hope many of you will join us.

Post Commander

Dennis Hall

Hi, Team, NO LEGAL CLINIC NEXT THURSDAY, OBVIOUSLY-- ENJOY THANKSGIVING There’s even a Turkey dinner provided at the American Legion Post 13from 11am-1pm that day! (14 business and non-profits are sponsoring the event “Thanksgiving Tallahassee.”)

The Legal Clinic today at American Legion Sauls Bridges Post 13 included our volunteer Team of 18, including 6 attorneys, & hosted 14 Veterans and family walking in; (one came over from Live Oak today, another from Georgia) Several Veterans volunteered with set up, intakes, etc. even though their court-ordered community service requirements have already been completed (Shane, Khalid, Leonard).

At Wednesday’s team included Khalid, Gregory, Charles, Eddie, Leonard, Darrien Kellyand Chris Bodiford, delivered a variety of food and drinks to Vet Village and Homefront Veteran housing complexes. (photo)

An outdoor scene in a parking lot where a group of people line up at long folding tables, suggesting a community distribution or outreach event. A blue mobility scooter sits in the foreground, a gray minivan is parked to the left, and volunteers and attendees converse along the tables. Trees with autumn foliage and a tall light pole form the background under clear, sunny skies. No recognizable brands or landmarks are visible.

Don’t miss the next LEON VETERANS COURT GRADUATION: NOV 24, 3 PM in the downtown Courthouse, Courtroom 2E. Please consider coming to observe/ maybe becoming a Veteran Mentor for the Vets working their way through the program and recovery.

Extending Veterans Day recognition into this week, 5 Veterans shared their personal stories on a panel Monday evening at the People’s Advocacy Center, see photo: Billy Rizzardi, Karen Bauer, Bruce Ballister, Nolan Wilson and Bill Muehlenbein.

A community meeting or panel discussion in a small room. Five people sit at a front table facing an audience, with papers, red plastic cups, and a camera on a tripod recording. A black “W-KING” speaker sits on the table. On the walls are a blue banner with a quote, a whiteboard with flower sketches and the note “FloridaPac,” a grayscale poster reading “ALL ARE WELCOME,” a small U.S. flag, and two hanging T‑shirts: one says “Love trumps,” the other says “Obama/Biden.” Blinds cover the windows, and attendees of various ages watch and listen.

What else?

Thank you,

Dan Hendrickson, for the Tallahassee Veterans Legal Collaborative www.Tallahasseeveteranslegal.com

PO Box 11091,
Tallahassee, Fl 32302
850/ 570-1967

Registration is open for MOAA’s Holiday Social on December 5th. Please register online using this link by Monday, November 24th. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for happy hour followed by dinner. 276 N Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301.

A fall-themed event flyer titled “2025 Thanksgiving Tallahassee,” decorated with pumpkins and autumn leaves and featuring an illustration of a roasted turkey. Text announces: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11 AM–1 PM at the American Legion on Lake Ella Drive, inviting people to a free turkey dinner and musical entertainment. The bottom shows sponsor logos including SANDCO, American Legion, Mission BBQ, Keiser University, Premier Commercial Group, MSM, StarMetro, E&J’s Barbeque, Refreshment Services Pepsi, Premier Fine Homes, and KitchenShare.

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