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Veterans Day 2024

On Monday, November 11, 2024 the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce honored veterans and Gold Star Families with recognition and a great breakfast at Mario’s of Estero.

Huge thank yous go out to:

  • Mario’s of Estero for cooking and serving a delicious breakfast
  • Gary Israel for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and singing God Bless America and Amazing Grace
  • Rev. John Roth, President United Campus Ministries at
  • FGCU for leading the Invocation and Closing Prayer
  • Dr. Larry Antonucci, President/CEO of Lee Health and Joe Ryan, Chair GECC Board of Directors and Systems Director at Lee Health for presenting the Special Lapel Pins to:
    Ross Mathews, WWII Army Veteran who will celebrate his 100th year in December
    Ray Sandelli, Blue Angels Navy Pilot and retiring Lee County Commissioner
  • Ed Weil for taking photos for us
  • The Estero Chamber member who sponsored the breakfast, making the celebration possible.

The Chamber is thankful for the contributions and sacrifices made for our country by all our veterans and their families.