For more than 200 years, brave men and women have dedicated and often sacrificied their lives to keep our country free and support the freedoms of others. Please take a moment to honor those whom you know, meet, or hear about. Without their sacrifices, what would your life be like?

It was my privilege to again  be part of the Memorial Day ceremonies at Oakside Cemetery in Zephyrhills , Fl. I want to personally thank everyone who came out to honor our hometown heroes. Their numbers were larger than previous years and their support was without measure.  It was touching to see an older gentleman with his grandchildren looking at some of the graves of our servicemen. And if the photo of the biker reflecting at another grave doesn't touch you..........This page is for some of the photos of Memorial Day 2008 and 2006.

On June 24th, 2005, my brother Josh's good friend was killed in Iraq. If you click on the link below, you can read  a brief  review of this young man's too short life. Marine Cpl. Carlos Pineda is an example of the quality of Americans sacrificing to protect our freedoms and way of life.  Honor the fallen: Marine Cpl. Carlos Pineda-  http://www.militarycity.com/valor/941123.html

Oakside Cemetery Zephyrhills, Fl

Memorial Day 2006

Not  Arlington, but a
 Place of Honor for Zephyrhills Veterans

Our Colors entering

Ben Youmans
Master of Ceremonies

I consider it the greatest of honors to perform
The National Anthem

A proud Marine sister sings
Josh's Song and dedicates it to all our military men and women.

The dedicated few-
Thank you for  paying tribute

Honor Guard-VFW Post #8154 continuing to serve

after TAPS

Ashley and Master of Ceremonies Ben Youmans

Ashley with Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite

Lottie Ruper sharing secrets with Ashley

My Grandad Robert  L. Buchanan US Army-Air Corps

My  brother Josh in 1998
when he was a "baby" Marine

My Great Uncle 
William Buchanan
US Navy

MY GRANDAD! I WISH HE DIDN'T LIVE SO FAR AWAY IN KINGSLAND, GEORGIA

My mom in boot camp in USAF- Lackland AFB, Tx. (She hates pix of herself-so this was really hard to find!)

• • • Fan
    • Dade City
    • Jan 18, 2008 @ 6:49 AM

  • Hey Ashley,

    I heard that you'll be competing in the Miss Kumquat and Miss Dade City Scholarship Pageant this weekend? That's awesome! With your talent and looks you will win the judges votes.

    Have fun and remember scholarship pageants are all about scholarships and education.

    Congrats in advance,

    Your Fan

• • • Connie & Crystal
    • Zephyrhills
    • Sep 29, 2007 @ 10:45 PM

  • Congrats, Keep reaching for the stars, Just don't for get us when you become famous. We love you.

• • • Connie & Crystal
    • Zephyrhills
    • Sep 29, 2007 @ 10:45 PM

  • Congrats, Keep reaching for the stars, Just don't for get us when you become famous. We love you.

• • • Kendall Badger
    • Zephyrhills, Florida
    • Sep 25, 2007 @ 9:59 AM

  • Congrats on being named National Jaycees Idol 2007!I knew you would represent the Florida Jaycees very well at nationals you're the best!

    Kendall Badger Zephyrhills Jaycees 2006 Chapter President

• • • Myriam & Amber
    • Dade City
    • Sep 24, 2007 @ 12:08 AM

  • Awesome! Great job Ashley! Keep singing forever. We love you!

• • • Nick Latvys
    • Zhills Jaycees
    • Sep 22, 2007 @ 10:35 PM

  • Ashley,

    What was that gust of wind? …. Ashley flying past the Competition.

    Congratulations Ashley!

    You have made so many people proud of your achievements and I know that this is just the start of many wonderful things to come.

    When people hear you they not only know that you have an awesome voice, but they can see and feel the love that comes out of your heart and that is worth more than all the fame in the world.

    Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

    Nick Latvys 2007 President Zephyrhills Jaycees

• • • Donna Wiggins
    • Executive Director, Miss Zephyrhills
    • May 22, 2007 @ 7:35 PM

  • You go girl! We are blessed to have such a talented young lady representing Zephyrhills. Good luck at Nationals and keep reaching for the top!

• • • S.D.
    • Wesley Chapel
    • May 21, 2007 @ 9:26 PM

  • Cute, talented, sweet, and generous to the community! What a combination.

• • • Mag
    • Zephyrhills
    • May 21, 2007 @ 9:23 PM

  • Way to go!

• • • robynl
    • zhills
    • May 21, 2007 @ 1:22 PM

  • Ashley you are beautiful as always!!!!