November 11, 2008 Veterans Day Parade Check out Rudy's photo album called: " VETERANS DAY PARADE 2008" at http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid21091278&pathID=2048228 |
Fil-Am participants of 2008 Veterans Day parade posed for group pictures before the parade begins at Prime Osborn parking lot.
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Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc.
Jacksonville Florida
Jacksonville Florida
FAVS President Dick Aquino and his wife Pat, Albert Montemayor, Gee Mercado, Rudy Alcantara, Andy Andres, Sandy Santiago, Pio Timones, Bert Doliente, Joe
Flores, and Bob Bontilao took their time off and be a part of this wonderful event traveled to Kissimmee Florida to attend the Bataan Corrigedor annual
celebration. Bob said, "I can never be any prouder for the professionalism displayed by the folks who participated in the BCM ceremony". Three WWII vets in their
90's were there as honorees, along with our own Pat Ganio the only Bataan death March survivor in that group.
Jim Swann, mayor of Kissimmee, State Rep. Atkisson, who sponsored the BCM Memorial, City of Kissimmee officials, and County commissioners were there to
proclaim the day as Filipino American Friendship Day. Two proclamations were announced, one by the State, and one by the City of Kissimmeee.
Officers of FAVA, a local veterans organization in Orlando which has been in existence for 20 plus years, were impressed by our activities. They have been
monitoring our activities in tour website, and want to connect with us to rekindle their veterans activities in the area.
Once again, the BCM committee and members of different organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee, and of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties wish to
express their thanks and gratitude to the officers and members of FAVS, for inspiring them on this memorable and heritage-filled celebration.
Flores, and Bob Bontilao took their time off and be a part of this wonderful event traveled to Kissimmee Florida to attend the Bataan Corrigedor annual
celebration. Bob said, "I can never be any prouder for the professionalism displayed by the folks who participated in the BCM ceremony". Three WWII vets in their
90's were there as honorees, along with our own Pat Ganio the only Bataan death March survivor in that group.
Jim Swann, mayor of Kissimmee, State Rep. Atkisson, who sponsored the BCM Memorial, City of Kissimmee officials, and County commissioners were there to
proclaim the day as Filipino American Friendship Day. Two proclamations were announced, one by the State, and one by the City of Kissimmeee.
Officers of FAVA, a local veterans organization in Orlando which has been in existence for 20 plus years, were impressed by our activities. They have been
monitoring our activities in tour website, and want to connect with us to rekindle their veterans activities in the area.
Once again, the BCM committee and members of different organizations in Orlando and Kissimmee, and of Seminole, Osceola, and Orange Counties wish to
express their thanks and gratitude to the officers and members of FAVS, for inspiring them on this memorable and heritage-filled celebration.
| Bataan-Corrigedor Memorial Celebration and Filipino American Friendship Day 2009 Kissimmee, Florida |
Members of FAVS delegation proudly joined by Honorable Jim Swann, Mayor of Kissimmee Florida.
| 2009 July 4th FAVS Annual Picnic at NAS Mayport |
Dick Aquino, President of the Filipino-American Veterans Society, Inc (FAVS) came by to deliver a $260.00 check to cover 4 balikbayan boxes of books,
donated by FAVS. What a delightful surprise! Many thanks to members of FAVS for their generous support. Every cent of their donation will go toward
shipping costs. Photo above is volunteer Rose Lerum, Doreen Flippin of Move-On- Philippines.
donated by FAVS. What a delightful surprise! Many thanks to members of FAVS for their generous support. Every cent of their donation will go toward
shipping costs. Photo above is volunteer Rose Lerum, Doreen Flippin of Move-On- Philippines.
FAVS reach out to the needy kids in the Philippines
The 7th Annual Veterans Ball was held on November 7, 2009 with great success and was well attended by all branch of the
military. RADM LeRoy Collins, Executive Director for Florida Department of Veterans Affair and his wife Jane was the
special guests of the evening. Mr. Jim Brodie, Director of Legislative and Cabinet Affairs for FDVA was also present. The
yearly event is to honor and salute our veterans past and present. Dick Aquino, FAVS president addressed the important
contribution and service of our nation's finest who are still in harms way. The event includes great food, entertainments,
dancing and remembering the good ol days. To see more pictures, please click Photos
military. RADM LeRoy Collins, Executive Director for Florida Department of Veterans Affair and his wife Jane was the
special guests of the evening. Mr. Jim Brodie, Director of Legislative and Cabinet Affairs for FDVA was also present. The
yearly event is to honor and salute our veterans past and present. Dick Aquino, FAVS president addressed the important
contribution and service of our nation's finest who are still in harms way. The event includes great food, entertainments,
dancing and remembering the good ol days. To see more pictures, please click Photos
| 2009 Veterans Ball |
FAVS was in attendance during the Million Dollar Luncheon given by Allied Veterans of America at Hyatt Riverfront. Those FAVS members
who attended are: Dick Aquino, Past President, Bob Bontilao, Past Chairman of the Board, Gee Mercado, Past Secretary, Rudy Alcantara,
Bert Doliente, Pio Timones, and Bert Laberinto. Allied Veterans generous donation to FAVS amounted to $7000.
who attended are: Dick Aquino, Past President, Bob Bontilao, Past Chairman of the Board, Gee Mercado, Past Secretary, Rudy Alcantara,
Bert Doliente, Pio Timones, and Bert Laberinto. Allied Veterans generous donation to FAVS amounted to $7000.
| Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony (click), Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Hemming Plaza in honor of the Philippine Declaration of Independence, June 12, 1898 |