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Hear veteran David Dellinger speak about his experiences during the Vietnam War.

Denise Harris of Gainesville and Vincent and Rhonda Fortson of Gainesville announce the engagement of their daughter Eboné Monique Fortson to Jason Tyrone Johnson, son of Linda Johnson of Gainesville and J.T. Shields of Orange County, Fla.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Franklin and Joanne Young of Gainesville, Bill Ware of Columbus, Ohio, and John and Mattie Harris of Gainesville.

She is a 2001 graduate of East Hall High School in Gainesville. She is attending Lanier Technical College in Oakwood majoring in office administration. She is employed as a call center representative with DS Waters of America in Flowery Branch.

The groom-elect is the grandson of the late Willie and Alma Williams Cantrell and the late Roosevelt and Mary Randolph Shields.

He is a 2001 graduate of East Hall High School in Gainesville. He is a self-employed landscaper.

The couple plans to wed Aug. 16, 2008, in Gainesville.