Model
Compound Object
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
This interview is largely concerned with chronicling the lifetime experiences of Tom Gill
and the relationship of those experiences with the town of Davie. Tom Gill's grandfather, Frank
Stirling, was an instrumental part of early Davie and its 1925 incorporation; Stirling Road bears
his nmne. Furthermore, Gill attended the old Davie Elementary School, and was taught by
several well known teachers of that school, such as Edna Hammer-Griffin. Tom later joined the
Navy during the Vietnam War, and was able to see the world. Following his return to Davie,
Tom worked in the real estate business and served on the Town Council. Stories range from life
in old Davie, to his R&R on the Spanish Riviera, to the intricacies of modern developtnent in
Davie.
and the relationship of those experiences with the town of Davie. Tom Gill's grandfather, Frank
Stirling, was an instrumental part of early Davie and its 1925 incorporation; Stirling Road bears
his nmne. Furthermore, Gill attended the old Davie Elementary School, and was taught by
several well known teachers of that school, such as Edna Hammer-Griffin. Tom later joined the
Navy during the Vietnam War, and was able to see the world. Following his return to Davie,
Tom worked in the real estate business and served on the Town Council. Stories range from life
in old Davie, to his R&R on the Spanish Riviera, to the intricacies of modern developtnent in
Davie.
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