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WWII Veteran with a guardian angel celebrates 100 years!

by Helping Florida Veterans | Mar 31, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

When Fernando (Nando) Roque was born in 1921, the world was reeling from the Spanish Flu pandemic. He was spared from the pandemic then and from the pandemic now, exactly 100 years later. He went on to join the military and was the lone survivor of his battalion – all...

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Forward March

by Helping Florida Veterans | Mar 22, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) unveiled a memorial this week, honoring the growing list of businesses and individuals who support the foundation’s effort to serve veterans. With orange juice and coffee in hand, lawmakers and guests gathered on the Capitol’s...

FVF Board Member in Action

by Helping Florida Veterans | Mar 11, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

FVF Board Member Senator Tom Wright participated last week in Wreaths Across America in Daytona Beach. He helped the Florida National Guard and the local Sheriff’s office distribute 500 vaccines to elderly minorities. ← Back to...

The Florida Veterans Foundation Recognizes Lieutenant Barton Weisman

by Helping Florida Veterans | Mar 4, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

As World War II was raging, Lieutenant Barton Weisman enrolled in the ROTC program at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and earned his commission in February 1946. He joined the New York National Guard and served as the Communications Chief at the National...

Great meeting with Florida Veterans Foundation, Inc.

by Helping Florida Veterans | Feb 22, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

Great meeting with Florida Veterans Foundation, Inc. where Florida Commerce Secretary Jamal Sowell learned more about an important project underway to honor World War II veterans. Thank you to Robert Asztalos, Chair of the Foundation, and Lew Wilson, President &...

Florida Veterans Foundation Honors Florida State Trooper for Bravery, Gallantry, and Courage

by Helping Florida Veterans | Feb 18, 2021 | Front Page, Helping Florida Veterans

*This photo was taken prior to the COVID-19 State of Emergency Florida State Trooper Curtis Vaughn was recently nominated by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to receive the distinguished Veterans Advocate Award, given in partnership with the...