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Veterans Day: Honrando los Veteranos de Doral – Por Qué Doral

Vet Info was featured on Por Que Doral (Why Doral) with Alejandro Marcano Santelli, honoring our veteran heroes on Veterans Day in collaboration with the City of Doral.

Samantha Pinilla, an FIU student and President of the FIU chapter of the Student Veterans of America, also serves as the Activities and Volunteer Services Director with Vet Info. (at 14:30 minutes)

Mark Pinilla, co-founder of Vet Info, is the organization’s president. Mark is also a professional in the real estate industry and a speaker/trainer. (at 16:50 minutes)

Thank you Councilman Rafael Pineyro from the City of Doral for bringing Vet Info into the spotlight and allowing us to share some of what we do for veterans.

No Veteran Left Behind – Veterans Day 2024

Mark Pinilla, Founder of Vet Info, spoke at Miami Dade College’s West Campus on Monday, November 4th, in honor of Veterans Day.

This day holds deep significance as a time to remember, reflect, and show respect for the countless men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Veterans Day offers us a moment to recognize the bravery, commitment, and resilience of those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedoms and ensuring our country’s security. As a nation, it is essential that we express our gratitude—not only by saluting our veterans but by acknowledging the sacrifices they and their families have made. We extend heartfelt thanks to those who have paid tribute to their invaluable contributions.

No Veteran Left Behind

Stand Down Miami ( Military/Veteran )

For more information about the Event and those needing Legal Help please Visit this Link – Miami Stand Down 2024 You can find the pre-registration forms for Legal help at this link.

Vet Info Receives Certificate of Appreciation

Vet Info who is a strong supporter of health care in our Veterans receives a Certificate of Appreciation for the VISN 8 Lung Health Fair 2023. Our Founder William “Bill” Watts is the VISN 8 Veteran Advocate for the LPOP Team. He suffers from Toxic Exposures and was diagnosed with RADS after his participation in Desert Storm in 1991. ( RADS – Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome ).

City of Doral Military Family Day 2024

Celebrate with the City of Doral and Vet Info Military Family Day 2024.

EventBrite Link – Military Family Day and Health Fair Tickets, Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

Food

Lunch will be served ( Expecting Mission BBQ ) and Little Ceasars Pizza

Activities

Kayaking
Fishing
Kids Bounce Houses

Services

MWR from Southern Command
Miami VA Hospital will be providing Health Checks, Eligibility, Mental
Nova University Dental School
Vet Info
Concerned Veterans of America
Young Marines
VFW
FIU Veteran & Military Affairs/SVA
Mission Continues
Wounded Warrior Project
Miami Military Museum
Harley Davidson
Miami Vet Center
Miami VA LPOP
Walgreens
Quinones DDS
Mulitcare Community Services
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Miami Dade Parks / ECO Adventures
United Martial Arts
Pets for Vets – Free Pet Adoption
Publix

Fishing Friday July 2024 at U.S. Southern Command

As part of the Vet Info program Cast Off 22 ( Fishing Friday ) which we hold the third Friday of each month at U.S. Southern Command to provide a few hours of stress relief. During this event we have Veterans, Active-Duty and family members come out to enjoy the day with Vet Info Volunteers and Bass Pro – Pro Staff Capt. Bill Watts. We want to thank those support of Vet Info and we look forward to a great continued partnership/sponsorship of our Veteran focused program. .

Event – Fishing Friday
Location – U.S. Southern Command – Doral Florida
Participants – Veterans, Active Duty and family members
Largest fish this event – 5.29 lbs. – picture 1000022125
Sponsors – Vet Info Volunteer Director Isabel Pinilla / Bass Pro Shops Capt. Bill Watts / Headquarters Toyota / U.S. Southern Command / U.S. Southern Command Garrison
Equipment – All rods and reels are Bass Pro Shops brands – Carbonlite combo, Stampede, Tourn. Special

Bill

Pro Staff Bass Pro Shops – Miami

Caot. Bill Watts Bass Pro - Pro Staff Miami

Mental Health Summit – Broward County VA Clinic.

Free Food Drive-Thru Distribution June 27th

Memorial Day 2024

On May 27, 2024, Memorial Day, at the City of Doral Veterans Park, Vet Info in collaboration with the City of Doral and the Doral Military Advisory Board held a memorial service in remembrance of the fallen men and women who sacrificed for our freedom.

Veterans and members of the Doral community came together to honor our fallen heroes.

Today is not about barbeques, drinking beer on a boat, sleeping in because you do not have to go to work today, or even the word “Happy” as so many use to describe the day.

Today is a day to celebrate the men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we may do those things. A veteran said, “I can sleep at night, in peace, without fear because of their sacrifice”.

The cost is immeasurable!! A child growing up without their parent. A spouse without her partner. The passing of a family member and not being present. Missed games, ballet recitals, birthdays, and anniversaries are just standard operating procedures.

On this weekend of Memorial Day 2024, we implore you to take a moment and remember why you have the life that you have. Freedom is not free. It was paid by those heroic men and women who said, “I will give my life for you”.