DENNIS KELLY (Nominated by Freda Kelly) Ocoee Community Center February 19, 2011 Dennis is a United States Navy veteran from the Vietnam War era. He served as an air craft mechanic. His father and brothers were also in the Navy. His dad was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed by Japan. Dennis has always more »
Archive for March, 2011
Diana Lopes, Ocoee
DIANA LOPES (Nominated by Sally Trant) Ocoee Community Center February 19, 2011 Air Force Reservist Senior Airman Diane Lopes was one week away from achieving her childhood dream of becoming a police patrol officer when she was called to Iraq. In less than a month, she was struck by enemy shrapnel. Following her injuries it more »
Dr. Dustin Smith, Eagle Grove
DR. DUSTIN SMITH (Nominated by Kim Demory) Robert Blue Middle School February 24, 2011 Dr. Smith is a remarkable individual who not only serves the community as a great doctor, but he also volunteers his time to be on the sidelines during most home games. He also is very active in his church, with his more »
Ed Mlynar, Lester Prairie
ED MLYNER (Nominated by Marilyn Pawelk and Larry Hoof) THE LESTER PRAIRIE CITY HALL February 26, 2011 Ed Mlynar is one of those residents who has so much enthusiasm, energy, drive and pride for his community. He always steps up to the plate, researches the project and volunteers his time and talents. His latest project more »
Edsel Wright, Kennedy Space Center
EDSEL WRIGHT (Nominated by Jean Wright) Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center (NASA), Florida February 18, 2011 I think my husband should have the honor of stitching because of his 24 years of service in the Navy on submarines, his service to our state’s emergency DMAT team who served and helped during Katrina more »
Emily Magnotta, Milford
EMILY MAGNOTTA (Nominated by Sharon Siegel) Pike County Museum at the Columns & Delaware Valley High School February 12, 2011 Emily is a recent college graduate from Texas A & M. She is a Gold Star Girl Scout whose scouting ideals continue in everything she does. She has been involved in activities at school and more »
Flo Santini, Milford
FLO SANTINI (Nominated by Stan and Sharon Siegel and Kathy Basile) Pike County Museum at the Columns & Delaware Valley High School February 12, 2011 The tragedies of 9-11-01 and the losses and heroism of others are always on the mind of Town of Deerpark Town Clerk Flo Santini. Four years ago, Flo Santini took more »
Franciso Sanchez, Indian Wells
FRANCISO SANCHEZ (Nominated by Maria M. Miranda) Gerald R. Ford Elementary School March 10, 2011 Franciso Sanchez, a Social Insurance Specialist in the Indio Social Security office, served four years active duty in the U.S. Marines. He took on a variety of missions, promoting security and peaceful development, maintaining stability and supporting humanitarian operations. His more »
Fred Latuperissa, Indian Wells
FRED LATUPERISSA (Nominated by Lori VanArsdale) Gerald R. Ford Elementary School March 10, 2011 Mr. Latuperissa is a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran and currently serves as the International Trade Administration -U.S. Commercial Service Director of the United States Department of Commerce in Ontario, California, promoting international trade for expansion and economic growth. His previous overseas more »
Gabriela Josealanzo, Indian Wells
GABRIELA JOSEALANZO (Nominated by Jason Grotberg) Gerald R. Ford Elementary School March 10, 2011 This Marine is hard-working and has a can-do attitude. She is reliable and can be trusted to always do what is right. She is a great Marine and deserves recognition.
