2nd Mural dedicated to our "Front-Liners"

Front Liners Mural-Part 2

The second Front Liners Mural was completed a few days before Hurricane Ian decided to destroy SW Florida. The devastation in the area is incomprehensible. The outer barrier islands and Ft Myers Beach were leveled almost to the point of permanently being unable to be inhabited. The resilience and determination to rebuild is inspiring. Our islands usually bear the brunt of any storm we receive in the area. However, this hurricane extended its grasp and storm surge into the downtown FT Myers area and right into the buildings near the second mural. Flood waters rose so high many have what’s considered a complete loss. Miraculously, Love Boat Ice Cream barely had any damage, and the mural was unaffected! How appropriate that as they reopen the downtown shop the mural celebrates our first responders, military, and yes, our teachers.

This Frontt Liners Mural space is above the counter tops where patrons can enjoy their ice cream. The mural received a clear coat for protection from enthusiastic ice cream lovers:

As in the previous First Liners mural, each military branch and first responders have their own icon. Here’s close-up look at each:

Recently we lost an officer in the line of duty who happens to have a personal connection to the staff at Love Boat Ice Cream. In his honor, his badge number is painted onto the Ft Myer Police badge.

The first mural has an apple and pencil to represent teachers. This time teachers are represented by hands holding open a book as letters, numbers, and math icons float above:

There will be a 3^rd mural in this series that will be located in Cape Coral. After the category 5 hurricane pummeled SW Florida we realized that in the stream of Front Liners that were very much needed there are 2 others to consider. Those would be the linemen who came in from every state to assist us getting reconnected and our wonderful grocery chain Publix who brought in a convey to help feed the barrier islands.

God bless all of our “front liners” and God bless SW Florida as we rebuild.

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