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PAGELABELTAG B4 THE PALM BEACH POST REAL NEWS STARTS HERE I TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 Cerabino hers to demand that Florida lawmakers prevent the police officers from stating their opinion on the gun bill, because it amounts to lobbying while on the job. "You, the taxpayers, are picking up the financial tab for these Chiefs to lobby against your constitutional rights rights they are sworn to protect," the letter said. This sort of bullying isn't new. Last year, Capt. Terrence Gorman, an Army lawyer serving as a staff attorney for the Florida National Guard, testified that he thought another NRA-inspired bill was a bad idea.

It's the bill, which is also zipping its way toward approval this year, that allows legal gun owners to carry concealed weapons, even if they aren't concealed weapons permit holders, while they are under mandatory evacuation orders from their homes during hurricanes and other emer gencies. Gorman told lawmakers that it would be dangerous to give untrained civilians the authority to walk around with concealed weapons during stressful mass evacuations. "People aren't thinking clearly," Gorman testified, "and when they aren't thinking clearly, they probably shouldn't have a weapon shoved into the back of their pants. Especially when you're talking about thousands of people that have to be evacuated." The NRA's Hammer didn't like Gorman's testimony, so she silenced him by going straight to Gov. Scott to complain that the Florida National Guard was not being helpful on the bill.

Scott responded promptly by announcing that he supported the bill. At the next legislative hearing, Gorman's commander spoke, disavowing the testimony of Gorman, his own legal counsel. That's how things work in Florida. Helping the NRA to sell guns under the false umbrella of its flimsy constitutional claims trumps everything, including public safety. So don't be surprised if the governor and Florida's legislative leaders do the NRA's bidding again this year by silencing the voices of the university police chiefs.

continued from B1 ate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, telling them to stop the chiefs from continuing to speak against the bill. "State University Campus Police are using your tax dollars to lobby against the Second Amendment rights of Florida citizens," Hammer wrote. She wants NRA mem fcerabinopbpost.com OBITUARIE In Xen2artan2 For more information call the Obituary desk at 561.820.4376 ALLEN, Jim "Rocky" Rock ley Age 40, of Okeechobee, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Buxton Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Okeechobee, FL.

BASEMAN, Harvey Age 80, of Delray Beach, passed away Mar. 22, 2015. Service Mar. 24. LI Morris at Star of David, West Palm Beach, FL.

BLAIR, Ricki A. Age 53, of Palm Springs, passed away Feb. 25, 2015. All County Funeral Home Crematory, Lake Worth, FL. MOCK, Ira Lamar Ira Lamar Mock, age 70, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2015.

Ira was born on September 9, 1944, the youngest son of Dallas and Marie Mock of West Palm Beach. Ira was predeceased by his brother, Robert Mock. His two beloved sisters, Zoe Mock of Lexington, South Carolina and Thyra Dykes of West Palm Beach, Florida survive him. "Uncle Ira" also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as several grand nieces and nephews. Ira grew up in West Palm Beach and had a great love for motorcycles, Elvis Presley and Les Paul.

Ira spent his 31-year career with the South Florida Water Management District. In his free time, Ira spent many hours working on bicycles. In 1977 Ira created a special bike he called the "handitrike" for children who had lost the use of their legs. Ira loved praising and worshiping his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Trinity International Church in Lake Worth, FL. Ira, known to so many as "Uncle Ira" will be remembered as one of the most generous, kindhearted men to ever walk or ride on God's earth.

Contributions in his name can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and Hospice of West Palm Beach. A graveside service will be held at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in West Palm Beach on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Tillman Funeral Home Crematory of West Palm Beach is in charge of the arrangements. TILLMAN FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY WEST PALM BEACH, FL 561-965-4412 Family Owned Operated wwwdillmanfuneralhomneom To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries BLAKEMAN, Martin Age 82, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 27, 2015.

Service Mar. 25. Palm Beach National Chapel, Lake Worth, FL. BRENNER, Phillip Eugene Age 64, of Okeechobee, passed away Mar. 22, 2015.

Buxton Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Okeechobee, FL. FRAGAKIS, James Gregory "Big Jim" It is with great sadness that we announce that James "Big Jim" Gregory Fragakis born L. December 2, 1923, passed away March 18, 2015. Big Jim, as he was known to all who met him, was born in Marquette, Michigan. His parents moved to Brooklyn, New York and that is where he spent his younger years until joining the Navy at the tender age of 18.

His basic training was at Sampson Naval Base in Geneva, New York and he was then transferred to the Great Lakes Naval Station training as a fire engineer. His Naval duty was on the USS Honolulu, a light cruiser, which was torpedoed during an engagement during the Leyte Gulf War. In addition, Big Jim saw active combat at Guadalcanal, Saipan and Guam. He received a medical and honorable discharge from the Navy in 1945 and returned to Brooklyn to work in the family business. He along with his wife Bess and one young son moved to Miami Beach in 1955.

He then moved to West Palm Beach in 1956. In 1975 he and Bess founded Executive Coffee Service Inc. Big Jim volunteered in numerous organizations during his professional career. In his younger years he was active in the West Palm Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce known then as the Jaycees. He joined the Westside Kiwanis in 1986 and also was one of five founders of a charitable organization by the name of Alzheimer's Community Care.

He remained active in both up to his passing. Big Jim was a devoted supporter of his Naval buddies who served on the USS Honolulu and attended their annual reunions. Because the membership had decreased to a very few, the reunions ended in 2014. His other project was to preserve the memory of Captain David McCambell by advocating, tirelessly, to have the Palm Beach International Airport be named the McCambell International Airport, just as the other World War ll ace pilot Butch O'Hare was honored by the citizens of Chicago. Butch O'Hare and Captain David McCambell were the only two ace Naval pilots to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor because of their extraordinary service during World War II conflicts recorded in the annals of notable Naval battles.

Though not successful in renaming the airport, Big Jim was instrumental with other supporters in having a section of the airport named "Captain David McCambell This area hosts educational pictures and a video which demonstrates Captain McCambell's outstanding contribution to the end of World War II that took place in the Pacific. Big Jim leaves his wife of 65 years, Bess Pappas Fragakis; two sons, Gregory and John Fragakis; four grandchildren, Kyle, Tori, Kirk and Brian Fragakis and one great-granddaughter, Kylie. A Memorial Service will be held at Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Alzheimer's Community Care Headquarters Rotunda, 800 Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL with a reception following to celebrate his life of caring for others. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Community Care, 800 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 101-B, West Palm Beach, FL 334067 andor Westside Kiwanis, PO Box 16995, West Palm Beach, FL 33416. A Private Funeral will be held at the National Veterans Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.

There will be an honor guard with all of the acknowledgements afforded to a World War ll Naval Veteran that Big Jim so rightly deserved. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries MUSTIN, Linda Age 64, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 18, 2015. All County Funeral Home Crematory, Lake Worth, FL. NORMAN, Dan Age 87, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar.

21, 2015. Service Mar. 24. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL. PENALVER-DIAZ, Silvestre Sergio Age 82, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar.

20, 2015. ScobeeCombs-Bowden Funeral Crematory, Boynton Beach. RAMPERSAD, Jennifer Age 56, of West Palm Beach, passed away Mar. 19, 2015. All County Funeral Home Crematory, Lake Worth, FL.

CAPPELLIA, Carla Gayle Vann 5: A r. 1 Carla Gayle Vann Cappellia, Royal Palm Beach, passed away or March 21, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Miami, November 30, 1944 to Venevia and John G. Vann. Carla attended and graduat- -0) ed Central High School, Miami, in 1962.

She lived in Satellite Beach for several years. She then married the love of her life, Johnny Cappellia, moving to Las Vegas for 20 years, returning to Hollywood, FL in 1990. Carla was in real estate. She loved her career and the people she worked with making many friends along the way. Carla worked very hard and won many awards.

She was a partner, with her nephew, Timothy L. Watts, forming WC Realty and Sunvest Mortgage. Carla worked until the end with the people she loved. Carla is survived by her cousin, Judy Watts (Ralph). Carla and her cousin were raised together and called each other sisters.

She is also survived by her 'niece', Shelley Watts Bachtel (Jeff), her 'nephews', Todd R. Watts (Michelle) and Timothy L. Watts (Sandra). Also seven great nieces and nephews, Brooke Bachtel (Rick), Bradley Watts, Lauren Bachtel, Jessica Watts (Mitchell), Trevor Bachtel, Ethan Watts and Stephen Watts. Carla will be missed by her loving family and many friends.

Service will be held at Palms West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, FL on Friday, March 27, 2015. Gathering at and Service at Officiating will be Pastor Trevor Johnston from Community of Hope. PALMS WEST FUNERAL HOME CREMATORY ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 561-753-6004 Family Owned www.palmswestfuneralhome.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries SIEGEL, Leslie Age 79, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Service Mar.

24. Rubin Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL SIMON, Eric M. Age 48, of Jupiter, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, Jupiter, FL.

CUREWITZ, Leon Age 85, of Delray Beach, passed away Mar. 14, 2015. Service Mar. 25. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach, FL STACKHOUSE, Jean Claudon Jean Claudon Stackhouse, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at the age of 90.

She was beautiful inside and out, and her kind, thoughtful ways touched many hearts. She was born in Meadows, IL and grew up in Valparaiso, IN. She attended Indiana University, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. Jean married Dick Stackhouse in 1944 and they were happily married for 70 wonderful years. She was active for years as a volunteer at Boca Hospital and faithfully attended the Women's Bible Study at Quail Ridge (where they lived for 24 years.) She was a member of Seacrest Presbyterian Church for over 30 years, filling many volunteer positions.

She is survived by her husband, Dick; two daughters, Linda (Mark) Poole and Marcia (Chuck) Scull; three granddaughters, Katie Poole, Trisha McLaughlin, and Misse (Dave) Denham; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha and Makenna McLaughlin, and Cole and Crosby Denham. She is also survived by a sister, Barbara (Dick) Green, and many loving nieces and nephews. Those who had the privilege to know her are left with many fond memories of a great lady. She will be missed! A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Seacrest Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seacrest Presbyterian Church, 2703 N. Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33444. lig SCOBEE-COMBS-BOWDEN FUNERA HOME CREMATORY BOYNTON BEACII FAMILY OWNED OPERATED To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries GENT, William Age 62, of Delray Beach, passed away Mar. 01, 2015. Straghn Son Tr-City Funeral Home, Delray Beach, FL.

GILMAN, Abraham Age 93, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Service Mar. 24. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL.

GREEN, Ilene Age 80, of Delray Beach, passed away Mar. 22, 2015. Service Mar. 25. Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach, FL.

HINDLE, Robert J. Age 70, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 23, 2015. Service Mar. 27.

Lorne Sons Funeral Home, Delray Beach, FL. KAPLAN, Fredric Age 75, of Lake Worth, passed away Mar. 22, 2015. Service Mar. 24.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL. KATZ, Harold Age 92, of Boca Raton, passed away Mar. 20, 2015. Service Mar. 22.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach, FL. KENDRICK, Vincent Age 63, formerly of Riviera Beach, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Brown's Funeral Home, Lantana, FL. DICKINSON, Ruth Longtime Lake Worth resident Ruth Dickinson died at home on March 20.

She was 91. Born Ruth Est le Strout on October 12, 1923, in New London, CT, Dickinson was the daughter of Ralph Leighton Strout and the former Sarah Emily Est le, both originally of Maine. She was educated at Williams Memorial Institute for Girls and the New London College of Business. She was the former wife of William E. Dickinson, with whom she raised a family in Connecticut.

Following her divorce, Dickinson worked as a reporter and as director of admissions at a Quaker school. She moved to Lake Worth in 1974 and was office manager at Florida Legal Services in Delray Beach at the time of her retirement in 1989. Ms. Dickinson's children, Ruth Emily Dickinson and David Ernest Dickinson, predeceased her. Survivors include granddaughter Beth Leary of Las Cruces, NM; nephew Philip Strout of Tempe, AZ; two nieces, Lisa Strout of East Boston, MA, and Andrea Strout of Doylestown, PA; and Javier del Sol of Lake Worth.

A memorial service will be held at Palm Beach Friends Meeting on April 26 at In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Planned Parenthood, Palm Beach Friends (Quaker) Meeting or to the Friends Journal. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries UTECH, Sharon Lynne Age 63, of Boca Raton, passed away Mar. 21, 2015. Glick Family Funeral Home, Boca Raton, FL. VanFOSSEN, Mary Jane Age 68, of Okeechobee, passed away Mar.

22, 2015. Buxton Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Okeechobee, FL. KOTCH, Joan M. Age 68, of Margate, passed away Mar. 22, 2015.

Tillman Funeral Home Crematory, West Palm Beach, FL. DiGREGORIO, Salvatore Anthony Age 81, of Lake Worth, passed away Mar. 22, 2105. Service Mar. 25.

Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach, FL. WELLS, Winifred A. Age 97, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 20, 2015. Boynton Memorial Chapel Crematory, Boynton Beach, FL WELSH, Rita Age 91, of West Palm Beach, passed away Mar.

17, 2015. Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapel, Coconut Creek, FL. FAIRCHILD, Mary T. Age 87, of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 21, 2015.

Boynton Memorial Chapel Crematory, Boynton Beach, FL. KRULCIK, Daniel James Age 64, of West Palm Beach, passed away Mar. 20, 2015. Service Mar. 26.

Palms West Funeral Home, Royal Palm Beach. LEVY, Howard Age 85, of Delray Beach, passed away Mar. 22, 2015. Service Mar. 24.

Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach, FL. MANGAN, Gene R. Age 76, of Lake Worth, passed away Mar. 23, 2015. Tillman Funeral Home Crematory, West Palm Beach, FL.

WESTBY, Dorothy C. Age 76, of Okeechobee, passed away Mar. 17, 2015. Buxton Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, Okeechobee, FL. FERNANDEZ, Carlos E.

Age 84, of Port St. Lucie, passed away Mar. 22, 2015. Taylor Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter, FL. WHITE, Harold Lee Age 82, of West Palm Beach, passed away Mar.

21, 2015. Scobee-Combs-Bowden Funeral Home, Boynton Beach, FL. FIELDS, Patsy Age 80, of Lantana, passed away Mar. 19, 2015. All County Funeral Home Crematory, Lake Worth, FL.

MARINOFF, Thelma L. Of Boynton Beach, passed away Mar. 20, 2015. Rubin Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL WILLIAMS, Helen Joann Helen Joann (Shepard) Williams passed to glory on March 11, 2015 to be with our Lord and her parents who preceded her. Helen was born to Clifford and Lyla Shepard on September 28, 1943.

Helen graduated class of 1961 from Lake Worth High School, and has been a long time member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL. Helen is survived by her adoring husband of 51 years, Thomas E. Williams III, her children, Deanna Burton (Bryan) and Thomas E. Williams IV (Jennifer); siblings, Clifford, Sara, Mae and Norma. Beloved grandmother to Bo, Chelsey, Amanda, Ellen, Can Lyla, Noah and Samuel; great-grandmother to Alexus, Dominick, Illyanna, Riley and Avery.

She was a loving aunt, great aunt cousin and friend to many. Helen's laugh, sparkling eyes and generosity will be remembered fondly. A Vigil will be held from to and the Rosary at on Friday, March 27 and a Funeral Mass will be held in her honor at on Saturday, March 28, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 742 Arlington Rd Jacksonville, FL 32211. To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries SUPPORT SERVICES. MAY, Ruth Hardman Moore Ruth Hardman Moore May, age 94 of Highlands County passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2015.

She was born in Yorkshire, Darke, County, Ohio, and came to Palm Beach County, Florida, settling there with her parents, Wayne C. and Mary Hardman in 1925. They all survived the 1928 hurricane at the southern tip of Lake Okeechobee before the Hoover Dike was built around the entire lake. She was preceded in death by her only child, a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Schiner McDonald and a step-daughter in Ohio. Survivors include two grandchildren, one step granddaughter and four great-grandchildren, a step son in Arizona, also a great number of cousins in Ohio and many in-laws.

As Ruth Evelyn Hardman, Ms. May graduated from Pahokee High School in 1939, entered into the N.Y.A. for extended education for 15 months, working in civil service in Camp Blanding and Miami Beach until the end of World War II. She moved to Highlands County in 1988 from Palm Beach County. Mrs.

May was a member of Whispering Pines Baptist Church. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Stephenson Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring. There will be a graveside service beginning at at Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee, FL with Pastor Steve Trinkle officiating. Friends may make memorial contribution to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: StephensonNelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: wwwsterthensonnelsonfh.com To express condolences andor make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.comobituaries Find bereavement support groups.

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