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World War II veteran keeps history alive 100-year-old author recounts experiences By CHAMIAN CRUZ chamian@appenmedia.com MILTON, Ga. — World War II veteran Franklyn E. Dailey Jr., is known as a “national treasure” among the residents and staff at Mansions at Alpharetta Senior Independent Living. At 100 years old, the retired U.S. Navy Reserves captain is one of the last of his generation, and through his firsthand experience, exemplifies how rare it is to make the ultimate sacrifice. Dailey is also the author of three books — “My Times with the Sisters,” “Joining the War at Sea, 1939-1945” and “The Triumph of Instrument Flight: A Retrospective in the Century of U.S. Aviation.” On Veterans Day, Dailey recounted his experience during World War II to a room full of his fellow residents and honored guests including members of the North Fulton Veterans Society. This was the first time Mansions at Alpharetta Senior Independent Living had a featured speaker for Veterans Day, and Activities Director Holly Barnes said they were fortunate to have Dailey speak. “Folks at Frank’s age are not hanging around too much anymore, so we are blessed,” Barnes said. Born in February 1921 in Rochester, New York, Dailey is the oldest of two children and the only veteran in his family. His grandparents immigrat-
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War II accelerated program. Then, in the fall of 1945, he earned his aviation wings and began to fly extensively in the Aleutian Islands while monitoring enemy
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council began clearing the way for a smooth transition of power in January when two new members are set to be sworn in. The council voted on first reading Nov. 15 to rescind portions of the city’s alcohol beverages ordinance that might have created problems for local restaurateur and Councilman-elect Brian Will. Chapter 4 of the City Code currently prohibits issuance of alcohol licenses to any city employee or elected or appointed city official or to any member of their immediate family. The new ordinance, scheduled for final approval Nov. 29, would eliminate the restriction on elected officials and most city employees and members of appointed boards. It was the second time this year the measure has been brought before the City Council. In June, the proposal failed by a 3-3 vote. At that time, Will, who had already declared as a candidate for City Council, said he was disappointed by the vote. He cited an opinion from then-City Attorney Sam Thomas who called the
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Mansions at Alpharetta Senior Independent Living staff thank Franklyn E. Dailey Jr., for sharing stories about his service in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. Dailey was a featured speaker at the facility in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11. ed to the U.S. from Ireland. They had eight boys – the youngest was Dailey’s dad – and one girl, but not one of them served in the military. In 1942, Dailey graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy’s World
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