The combined pressure of growing white settlement in Florida and federal policy of relocating Indian tribes west of the Mississippi sparked the outbreak of the 2nd Seminole War in 1835. Controlling the coasts and campaigning in the heart of Seminole . . . — — Map (db m128831) HM
The men and women of Labelle’s Volunteer Firefighters thoughtfully named this 1953 Ford fire truck "Old Betsy." "Old Betsy" was in service 1953-2006, housed in what is now the Firehouse Community Theatre. The late Jimmy Pendry, Fire Chief (1953), . . . — — Map (db m218721) HM
As proclaimed by the City Commissioners of LaBelle that July 26 will be deemed as Fallen Heroes Day to honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service to their country.
Robert Hammett
KIA Jun 24 2008
Army CWO Iraq . . . — — Map (db m224343) WM
Abney, David B., Sr - Army • Alexander, Norman F. - Army • Allen, William D. - Army • Amey, Edwin V. – Army • Anderson, Archie • Anderson, Leonard • Awbrey, Michael H. - Marines • Bailey, Duke B. - Army • Baker, Bob - Marines • Baker, Carl - Army . . . — — Map (db m224274) HM WM
In 1895, prominent landowner and cattleman Captain Francis A. Hendry (1833-1917) platted a townsite at LaBelle, which was first settled as a center for cattle and citrus industries. A post office, general store, school, and a church were . . . — — Map (db m72614) HM
LaBelle's history begins here, along the Caloosahatchee River, on this old Fort Thompson site. Fort Thompson began c.1838 as a military post during the 2nd Seminole War, named for Lt. Colonel Alexander Thompson, who died in the battle of Okeechobee . . . — — Map (db m127268) HM
Nicholas J Cutinha
SP4 US Army
CO C BN 9 Inf Reg25 Inf Div
Vietnam
Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart
Jan 23 1945 † Mar 2 1968
On March 2 1968, Nicholas J Cutinha was
engaged by overwhelming Vietnam Cong . . . — — Map (db m221290) WM
You Are Not Forgotten
Since World War I, more than 82,000
American soldiers are unaccounted for.
This unoccupied seat is dedicated to the
memory of those brave men and
women and to the sacrifices each made
in . . . — — Map (db m221282) WM
