Fireman – Born on March 8, 1896, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard at Key West, Florida, on June 29, 1917. Next of kin: Mrs. Eunice Melvin Agee (mother), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The V.F.W. Post No. 1966 of Fort Lauderdale was named in his honor. (USCG Service Card)
Robert Leake Agee was on board the USCGC Tampa. To read about the Tampa, please click here.
If you’ve been wondering why the grass looks greener on the other side (of the fence), it’s because we’ve got a preservation project in process!
The Memorial Park oval, original to the Olmsted Brothers’ design, is being re-sod for our Centennial Year Anniversary Celebration. Thanks to Memorial Park Association, Jax Parks and City of Jacksonville, we’re prepping for the Memorial Day Concert in style.
Keep off the lawn for now, but get ready to groove on Memorial Day. Stay tuned for updates as we jazz up the park!
