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David Wyman Breland, affectionately known as “Dave,” “Bompa,” “Moose,” or “Lil General,” passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2026, at the age of 85 following a long illness. He was born in Palatka, Florida, on March 14, 1941 to Benjamin Tyson and Zula Reese Breland. One of the great adventures of David’s life began when […]
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