Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Isles of Capri entrance flag at half post on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, to pay tribute to the Isles of Capri soldiers who have lost their lives.
Seated from left: Bob Bernard, Army; Ted Bernard, Army; Frank Bruno, Air Force; Don Jones, Navy; and Eric Loth, Army. Standing from left: James J. McElwain, Army; Paul Reasoner, Army; Mike Regnet, Army; Julie Valenza, Army; Will Valenza, Army and Navy; and Robert White, Army.
The Missing Man Table from the Salute to Veterans on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
A heartfelt and meaningful Salute to Veterans ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, on Isles of Capri, organized by Capri Community, Inc. (CCI).
Dick Maxwell, CCI President, led the proceedings, welcomed all the Veteran honorees and introduced Frank Bruno, a retired Air Force Brigadier General as the keynote speaker. Frank eloquently spoke about the unbreakable bond between Veterans and the United States, reflecting on cherished moments of service, and concluded with a touching prayer.
Commissioner LoCastro briefly shared his military experiences and highlighted the positive improvements happening on Isles of Capri and future development for Isles of Capri.
Maureen Doughtery spoke about the significance of the missing man table as a reminder of those fallen, missing or imprisoned U.S. military service members.
The event concluded with a spaghetti and meatball dinner, pictures taken of the Isles of Capri Veterans and a certificate of appreciation given to the Veterans.
It was truly a lovely and moving occasion to honor our Veterans, reminding us of the remarkable residents we have among us here on Isles of Capri.
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