By Mary Helen Myers, President of the Groveland Historical Society Museum
On Saturday, August 29, special arrangements were made for Glenn Turner, a veteran of World War II, to visit the Groveland Historical Society Museum. Glenn enjoyed looking through the display cases which feature the locals from the Groveland area who were part of “the greatest generation” serving our country during WW II. Joining the Navy, Glenn was assigned to the USS Adopt, a minesweeper serving in the Pacific, sweeping for mines around the Aleutian Islands, Dutch Harbor and patrolling in the Bering Sea. Listening to his fascinating stories were Connie Fleetwood and Mary Helen Myers, officers of the historical society, who were involved in making the special arrangements for him to visit the museum, which is still closed to the public due to the pandemic. To visit the museum was something the family wanted him to get to enjoy as he celebrated his 96th birthday this past weekend. Also accompanying him was a son-in-law Dr. Allan Zubkin.
Upon his arrival, a large sign was displayed outside welcoming him to the museum. Glenn, born in the hills of Kentucky, moved to Groveland in 1970 with his wife Doris. The couple has been married for 76 years. Connie Fleetwood shared his life of service to the Edge Memorial United Methodist Church through the years, while Myers commented on how honored she felt to be able to talk with someone who had served our country in such a significant way!
This year is the 75th anniversary of the ending of WW II.
During the pandemic, while closed, major remodeling has occurred inside the Groveland museum and it is hoped that the museum will soon be opened again for the public to enjoy.
