Donations welcome
To the editor:
Cape Coral High School, spearheaded by the Army Junior ROTC program, has started a project to restore the 30-year old front flagpole area to a condition worthy of our United States and Florida state flags.
While thousands of local citizens view our flags flying proudly in front of the school each day as they drive along Santa Barbara Boulevard, they might not be aware that the immediate area surrounding the flagpole is in dire need of an overhaul. Our 109-cadet strong Seahawk Battalion, with assistance from local landscapers, fellow students and the Lee County School District, is ready to spring into action to rectify this situation! We believe that everyone connected with Cape High and the city of Cape Coral will be proud of the end result.
The flagpole area will be dedicated in a ceremony at the site on 28 May 2010, just before the Memorial Day holiday, in honor of one of Cape Coral High School’s former students and cadet battalion commander, United States Army Captain Danny Eggers. Cpt. Eggers gave his life in defense of our country while serving on active duty in Afghanistan as a Special Forces officer, and his sacrifice serves as a daily inspiration to our entire high school family. This project will ensure that his contribution to our nation’s freedom and security will never be forgotten.
Any individual or group wishing to support this very worthy endeavor financially can contact the undersigned for additional details. I can be reached through the school at 574-6766, ext. 416, or via email at erichvb@leeschools.net.
God Bless the United States of America and those who protect her.
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)
Erich V. Boerner, USA
JROTC Senior Army Instructor
Cape Coral High School