Our Heroes’ Luncheon sponsored by
Sykes Enterprises, Inc
Aerial trucks from TempleTerrace
and Tampa Fire Rescue supported a large American Flag over
the center stage. Below the flag the Florida Orchestra
played moving renditions of patriotic hymns.
(left to
right) Danny Lewis of Bill Currie Ford, TFR Honor Guard
member Les Ennis, Tampa Fire Chief Pete Botto and a MacDill
Fire Department Honor Guard member prepare for the
ceremonies.
IAFF 754 Union President Al
Suarez (standing) stops by the Fire Chief’s table. IAFF
754, Tampa Firefighters and Paramedics, was a proud sponsor
of the Heroes’ Luncheon.
The large Convention Center
hall was filled with displays of equipment used by public
safety agencies.
About 30 firefighters from
New York City were special guests at the luncheon.
Honor Guard members from
Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue services throughout
Hillsborough County presented a very moving tribute to local
heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Captain Dave Becker of
Temple Terrace Fire Department and Captain Bill Wade of
Tampa Fire Rescue stand with US Postal Service
representatives next to a poster of a new stamp that will be
released later this year. Some of the proceeds from the
stamp will benefit public safety charities.
