🌱 Last 'Band Of Brothers' Laid To Rest + Community Feeds 100s

Good morning, Norfolk! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Norfolk.

First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories in Norfolk today:

1. The last "Band of Brothers" officer was laid to rest in Norfolk. 99-year-old Edward Shames, a World War II veteran, and the last surviving officer of "Easy Company" was laid to rest Sunday morning. Shames' family and friends paid their respects at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. He died peacefully at his home Friday. (WAVY.com)
2. Community members gathered at Military Circle Mall on Saturday to feed hundreds of military as part of the million meals challenge. The drive-thru event was held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a nationwide campaign to combat military hunger. This was the third one hosted in Hampton Roads since June. (WNCT)
3. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a Green Dot MoneyPak card scam that left one Norfolk woman out of thousands of dollars. (wtkr.com)
4. A Virginia Beach man is facing potential criminal charges, as well as a stiff federal financial civil penalty after TSA officers caught him with a loaded handgun at the Norfolk International Airport's security checkpoint. (wtkr.com)
5. A Norfolk-born jazz trumpeter, Peanuts Holland, wowed Europe in the mid-20th century and he'll now finally be honored in his hometown. (Daily Press)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Lobbying "Office Hours" - Lynnhaven River NOW (All Day)
• Healthy Living for the Brain and Body Seminar (12:30 PM)
• ACE&ARO+ Affirming Space - LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.