A crew from Bartlett Tree Experts uses their bucket truck to prune trees around the Tallahassee National Cemetery.
A crew member from Miller's Tree Service uses his pole saw to prune around the property.
A WELL-ORGANIZED EVENT Miller’s Tree Service project manager Tim Walters organized this year’s event and welcomed ArborTIMES staff and tree care crews from AAA Tree Experts, Bartlett Tree Experts, and Miller’s Tree Service. Aer the morning job brief and a mo- ment of silence to honor the fallen, tree care crews got right to work. There were a few “take downs” of hazardous trees and lots of structural pruning. There was also debris removal and clean up of the storm damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. The crews worked so efficiently that the punch list was completed by lunchtime. The aernoon was spent doing bonus tree work, which made the property all the more pristine. COMMUNITY SUPPORT The well-deserved lunch was gener- ously donated by Firehouse Subs and enjoyed by everyone together. Fuel supplier Eli Roberts and Sons, Inc. graciously donated the much-needed PowerAde, water, and other beverages. And the giving didn’t stop there. South- side Mower charitably provided chains,
bar oil, mix oil, and bar tools for the workers that day. It warmed the heart seeing and feel- ing the community support for this great event. It was also a privilege to participate in an event that honors the fallen and supports families by making veterans’ final resting places beautiful locations to visit and reflect on their sacrifice and service.
A BIG “thank you” to all the volunteers who made this day a great success! Did you volunteer at this year’s Saluting Branches Day of Ser- vice? We encourage you to send photos and thoughts on the event to info@arbortimes.org. Swing by the Saluting Branches booth at ArborEXPO ’24, Mar. 27- 28 in Edison, NJ.
A tree worker from AAA Tree Experts prunes a live oak overlooking the cemetery.
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