Oct. 31 "Heroes Among Us" program will honor veterans
- October 14, 2014
- / Staff Reports
- / government
The Florida National Guard and members who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom will be honored at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Oct. 31.
The honorees include Army Sgt. Major Patrick Burttschell, 1st. Sgt. Shannon Peavy and Staff Sergeant James Whitman.
The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Pensacola. It is part of the Heroes Among Us program, a series of monthly gatherings that showcase the efforts of people from all branches of the military service.
Admission is free and open to the public. Water and light food will be provided; people should bring their own chairs or blankets.
The event is organized by the Marine Corps League, J. R. Spears Detachment 066.
The nonprofit organization also collects tax-deductible donations for the “Marines in Distress” Fund. Donations can be sent to:
Edward Rouse, C.P.A.,
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