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Jack Starling, Starling Chevy-Cadillac General Manager, presenting $ 50,000 matching grant commitment to Honorary Campaign Chairman Lt. General Jay Garner.

(left to right) Lt. General Jay Garner, Grace Tucker Starling, Jack Starling, and Jerry E Pierce, President of CFVMPF.

Lt. General Jay Garner presenting a personal gift of $1,000 as the first gift toward the Starling Family $50,000 matching grant.

(left to right) Lt. General Jay Garner, Grace Tucker Starling, Alan C Starling, President, Starling Chevrolet and Jerry E Pierce, Pres.Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, Inc. (CFVMPF).

The Starling Family

(pictured left to right) Front Row…Col. Christopher Starling, USMC and wife Suzanne, LTG Jay Garner, Grace Starling, Jack Starling, Jerry Pierce, and Emma Starling.
Second Row…Carroll Starling, retired Navy chaplain, Bruce Starling, retired Army JAG, Alan and Tilly Starling, Walker Starling, Andrew Starling, Michael and Susanne Mayon.

Honorary Chair of the capital campaign Lt. General Jay Garner accepted a pledge on March 5th to construct and endow a Memorial at Lake Nona to those who served in the uniform of their country and did not return home to Central Florida. In honor of Grace Starling the Starling family has pledged a contribution of $50,000. This pledge will be used to match contributions to the campaign of $1,000 or more up to $50,000.

“We are delighted for this most generous contribution, not only does this give the campaign momentum, it provides an incentive for others to give,” said General Garner who headed Iraq’s Reconstruction under President George W. Bush and is a resident of Windermere.

On the occasion of Grace Tucker Starling’s 95th birthday celebration, she was thrilled to learn about the Veteran’s Memorial Gift in her honor. “As a family of veterans it touched our hearts when we learned about this Memorial,” said her grandson Jack Starling. He noted that in his grandmother’s lifetime, her husband, and two brothers served in World War II, and all three of her sons served in the Vietnam Era. Walker Starling, Jack’’ brother, added that currently two of their cousins, Colonel Christopher Starling and Lieutenant Colonel Michael Starling, both Marines, were veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict and are still serving adding that “just a few weeks ago, Mike was in Cairo.”

Jerry Pierce, President of the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation noted that “the Starling Matching Gift Program comes on the heels of a $50,000 commitment from the Central Florida Auto Dealers Association of which the Starling Group is a member and the Starling’s have given twice, as they are members of the Association as well. We will do all we can to encourage others to take advantage of this opportunity to have their gift doubled with the Starling Match,” said Pierce.

The future Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Nona

May 28^th, 2011

The $3 million Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park project at Lake Nona is scheduled to begin construction next year. The memorial park, which will include an amphitheater, an archway and granite slabs engraved with soldiers' names, will honor Central Florida's fallen soldiers and be located south of the new VA Medical Center. (Courtesy of Central Florida Veterans, Courtesy of Central Florida Veterans / May 29, 2011)

With a professional fundraiser on board, the foundation plans to start construction in January and to finish by the time the hospital opens in October 2012. The group has raised about $400,000 in cash and pledges of the $1 million needed to break ground. An additional $500,000 will be needed to complete the work.

Alan Starling, president of Starling Chevrolet, which has three dealerships in Central Florida, is personally matching donations, up to a total of $50,000. Starling, who served during the Vietnam War, said the community needs to remember its veterans. Building a memorial, he said, is "the least we can do."

STARLING CHEVROLET GOES TO BAT FOR DEBARY LITTLE LEAGUE ... Giving something back to the community, Starling Chevrolet partnered with DeBary Little League to provide the league's players and coaches with equipment, instructional clinics and a chance to raise $10,000 in funds for the 2009 season.

"Chevy and Baseball.  It's a great combination of America's brand and America's game," says Jack Starling of Starling Chevrolet.  "What better way to help our kids than with donating equipment and instruction and memorabilia from Cal Ripken.  We are excited to be part of the effort this year and to support the youth and families in our community."

STARLING CADILLAC HOPES TO HELP DELTONA YOUTH SOCCER CLUB SCORE BIG...In the spirit of teamwork taught by youth sports, Starling Cadillac is teaming up with Deltona Youth Soccer Club to provide the league's players and coaches with soccer kits filled with equipment bags, sport cones, practice jerseys and t-shirts, a monetary donation and an opportunity to help them raise up to $10,000.

"We are proud to be able to help the kids in our community by donating equipment and giving them the opportunity to raise much-needed funds for their league.  We are excited to be part of the effort this year, and anticipate a fun-filled season with Deltona Youth Soccer Club," said Jack Starling, owner of Starling Cadillac.