bransonglobe.com LOCAL June 10-11, 2020 • 3 Forsyth native and community leader Jerry Redfern passes away Cindy Demeter at Country Mart says she doesn’t mind the bumps and hassles of preventing the spread of Covid since a lot of people have lost their loved ones during the pandemic. (Branson Globe photo) • ESSAY Continued from page 1 what it means to me. “I, (NAME), do solemnly swear...” ensures that I am making this decision. “...that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, forgeign and domestic...” illustrates that I will protect the Constitution against all acts of corruption. “...that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same...” elucidates that I believe and will demonstrate the laws the constitution has set forth. This segment also exemplifies my loyalty to the government. “...and that I will obey the order of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code Military Justice” clarifies my awareness of authority and my obedience towards them. The final sentence reads, “So help me God”; this is consequential because our entire nation is built on faith in God. In summation, I originally did not know the enlistment oath. This opportunity was an eye-opening experience. I am forever grateful that I was blessed to live in the land of the free that is protected by the brave men of America. (Editor’s Note: Branson Globe hopes you enjoy reading the thoughts of these young people, and will wish them well in their future endeavors. Watch the June 12 issue of Branson Globe for the essay by Rae Woods. Thanks to Scholarship Chairman Bob Sarver of VVA 913 for sharing these essays.) Ruger is a 12 week old mini Meet RUGER, Our June Pet of the Month www.turtlecreekbranson.com Australian Shepherd. He has two modes play, play, play, or sleep. Ruger is very smart, sometimes too smart for his own good. He loves most people and kids but doesn’t quite know what to think of other dogs yet. info@turtlecreekbranson.com Submitted to Branson Globe Area foundations are grieved to announce the death of foundation manager and Forsyth native, Jerry Lee Redfern, on June 3, 2020. Redfern served as the manager for the Musgrave Foundation, the Roy W. Slusher Foundation, the Heuer Foundation, and directed the David D. Lewis Trust. His commitment and passion for ensuring communities and their people thrive is well-known and celebrated. Redfern’s influence will live on through his spirit of generosity and example of leadership. Rob Baird, chairman of the Musgrave Foundation Grant Committee, stated “Jerry’s leadership has been very important to the Musgrave Foundation’s service to the community, true to it’s founder, Jeanette Musgrave’s vision and intent. He has always kept the notion of care for those who need a helping hand at the forefront of the foundation‘s giving. He did SEE REDFERN, PAGE 8 Jerry Redfern. (Submitted to Branson Globe)
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