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FLORIDA SENTINEL
OVER 76 YEARS SERVING TAMPA
SECTION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022
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Families Working Overseas Welcomed Home
Several families spent parts of their careers working overseas for a number of years.
Featured here are three families that worked in Germany, China and Ireland for a number of years.
Ryan Gridman has been doing contract work in China for more than 8 years. His mother hosted a ‘Welcome Home’ gathering for him at her Valrico ranch-style
home. He talked about how he missed his riding lawn mower at his mom’s home, his wife’s list of chores, and living next door to his mom.
Daniel Myler and Karton Braker spent 5 years in Ireland doing construction work for a trade company. Their bar-be-cue ribs outdoor celebration was held
in Riverview at the home of their uncle, Ronnie James.
Kriquita and Dominkee Kraners spent 8 years in Germany with a housing and construction firm. Her sister hosted a welcome home event for family and
friends at the Brandon Civic Bar and Grill. (Photographs by Julia Jackson)
Brad Davidson, Cliff Bowdon,
Cherri Lane, honorees, Daniel Myler Charlena Myler, mother Shawnice Kottle, Vann Strick- and Karton Braker. These cousins of Daniel, and his sister, lan, Tori Stricklan and Gerri teamed up for this 5-year journey. Quinn Rooster.
Bridgett Mosley and Frankie Moore were there for the cookout.
LyAnna Gridman, honoree’s mom, Ryan Gridman and his wife, Quila R. Gridman.
Honoree’s best friend was in attendance, Elliot Harden.
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Uncle Ronnie James was the grillmaster. He joined by friends, Theodore Rhyman and Cutler Morgan.
Doris Sloan greeted the guests as they signed in.
Family friends, Ereia and Stanley Seaman were at the celebration.
HonoreesKriquitaandDominkee spent 8 years in Germany working in housing construction.
Aunties at the gathering: LaSalye Whitmore, Moisia Dylee, Kitrena Mor- tals and Violinea Saddlets.
Phyllis Friman, sister of the honoree, hosted the event.
TheseguestswereW.Thomas,K.Lovelin, B. Cyrus, T. Youngs, C. Hartfield, V. Robins, Z. Robins, D. Mullins and Arike T. Loper.