Celebrating America Through Local Eyes

Local veterans and heroes will be sharing their thoughts on what makes Marco and America special by answering some patriotic questions. It’s our way to honor those whose dedication and sacrifices make our Island community shine. 

Josh Ferris

Josh grew up in Cocoa, Florida. After completing the Police Academy, he moved to Marco Island in 2012, where he was hired by the Marco Island Police Department.

He continues today with the MIPD and shared that working within this community has been a privilege and is a chapter in life that he will cherish. 

Through this community, he has had the opportunity and ability to support to help out with many local causes.

He has spent most of his free time helping build and support the Pipers Angels Foundation, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. 

Ferris met his loving wife while living on Marco Island, and he thanks God every day for her. Together, they have built a home and family. They currently raise their four children together locally.

“I’m so thankful for this community and credit my faith in Jesus Christ for all of the blessings I have.”

Question 1: Which historical American figure do you most admire?

I most admire our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Although sickly, Teddy chose to pursue a life of struggle and didn’t back down from anyone or anything that got in the way of what he believed in. Through grit and toughness, he helped solidify the resiliency of this country and brought about conservation, helping preserve over 230 million acres of public land. 

Question 2: What is one thing that makes you proud to be an American?

This nation of people’s ability to come together in times of struggle is what makes me proud to be an American. 

If you would like to nominate a Veteran or local hero to be featured in Celebrating America Through Local Eyes, contact Brittany Richards at brittany@coastalbreezenews.com