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World War II Vets Honored with Support the Troops Dinner Fundraiser at the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club

On Tuesday (Veterans Day) November 11th 2014 Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club sponsored a gala event that include dinner / fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Support the Troops located on SR 54 in Wesley Chapel. The club was recognizing the 11 WW2 veterans that reside in the community and ALL the other veterans from ALL wars and conflicts that also reside in the complex. Each of the World War II veterans were escorted in with the ROTC. There was also a special ceremony for our POW’s and MIA’s - The event was a sellout and a huge success with over $12,000 being donated to the nonprofit SUPPORT THE TROOPS. Guest speaker for the event was Congressman Gus Bilarakis noted elected officials were also in attendance Pasco Commissioner elect Mike Moore, Danny Burgess State House District 38 elect and San Antonio Mayor Tim Newton. If you would like to help SUPPORT THE TROOPS, please feel free to contact John Benvengo or if you require any additional information at (917) 754-1726.
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