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Space Beyond Launches Hero Tributes for Veterans

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
2 weeks ago
Space Beyond Launches Hero Tributes for Veterans

Hero Tributes for Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans At Space Beyond, we believe that those who served our country deserve a memorial tribute worthy of their sacrifice. Hero Tributes is our

Hero Tributes for Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans At Space Beyond, we believe that those who served our country deserve a memorial tribute worthy of their sacrifice. Hero Tributes is our new program that invites all Americans to sponsor a spaceflight for a U.S. Armed Forces veteran, giving them a final mission to rest among the stars. Imagine a family gathered in their backyard, holding a photo of their hero, a veteran whose courage shaped their lives. They gaze upward at the starry night sky as their loved one soars overhead in space. This is the vision behind Hero Tributes. As Memorial Day approaches, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our service members. Hero Tributes offers a timeless way to honor their legacy, launching their memory into orbit as an enduring symbol of gratitude for years to come. A Veteran’s Final Mission For just $249, you can sponsor a veteran’s journey to space. Your sponsorship funds the spaceflight of a hero you may never have known, but whose service helped protect the freedoms that we all share. We work with trusted veteran organizations to identify recipients from all branches and eras of military service. Once a veteran is selected, their family or custodian sends us a symbolic portion of their remains. We integrate it onto a satellite and launch it into orbit, where they earn the designation Ashtronaut.  It’s their final mission, your gesture of gratitude, and our way of honoring those who served. What You’ll Receive as a Sponsor As a Hero Tributes sponsor, you will receive: A personalized digital certificate featuring your name and our official mission patch, a keepsake to honor your contribution. A heartfelt digital thank-you letter, recognizing your role in honoring a hero. Launch information, so you can follow your hero’s journey to orbit. Recognition on our Wall of Sponsors, alongside a community of others who’ve stepped forward to honor veterans. Access to our Ashtronaut Tributes, where families may choose to share the stories and legacies of the heroes you’ve helped send to space. A Mission Rooted in Gratitude Hero Tributes is more than a memorial, it’s a final mission that honors the courage and sacrifice of those who served our nation. All gave some and some gave all. Whether you’re a veteran, have a loved one who wore the uniform, or simply want to give back, this program offers a meaningful way to help carry their legacy forward. Help launch a legacy. Sponsor a hero’s final journey to space. Join us in bringing peace, remembrance, and wonder to the community that gave so much. Visit our website to pre-register and share this vision with others who cherish our nation’s heroes. Veterans Hero Tributes for Veterans The post Hero Tributes: Honoring Veterans with a Final Mission to Space appeared first on Ashes to Space.

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Longwood City Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Vacation Rentals

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"NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Longwood, Florida, will conduct a public hearing to consider the following: ORDINANCE 2024-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 66, “LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,” ARTICLE IV, “DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” DIVISION 5, “SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS,” SECTION 66-192, “VACATION RENTALS,” TO AMEND THE MINIMUM SEPARATION REQUIREMENT FOR VACATION RENTALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The public hearing will be held on June 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chamber, 175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida, 32750. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 175 West Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Any person with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at 407-260-3461 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request such accommodation."

Longwood Health & Wellness Fair Coming April 27th

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"2024 Health & Wellness Fair Saturday, April 27th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Nicole M. Physician Associates Join us for a morning of health, wellness, and community! Enjoy free health screenings, educational resources, and opportunities to connect with local wellness experts. Bring the whole family!"

Longwood to Host Independence Day Fireworks Show at Reiter Park

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"Independence Day Fireworks Show The City of Longwood will host an Independence Day Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Reiter Park. Bring your chairs and blankets."

Longwood to Host Independence Day Fireworks Show at Reiter Park

1 week ago

"Independence Day Fireworks Show The City of Longwood will host an Independence Day Fireworks Show on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Reiter Park. Bring your chairs and blankets."

Longwood City Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Garbage Collection Ordinance

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"NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING October 2, 2024 6:05 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Longwood, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on October 2, 2024, at 6:05 PM at Longwood City Hall, 175 W. Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida, to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II, SECTION 50-27 OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO GARBAGE COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at Longwood City Hall, 175 W. Warren Avenue, Longwood, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed Ordinance. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 407-260-3461 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at the above referenced meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Kathleen Berchtold City Clerk City of Longwood, Florida"

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