Navy Seal Golf & Gala

Benefits The Brian Bill Foundation

  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 10:10 p.m. April 23, 2016
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The Brian Bill Foundation hosted its first Navy Seal Golf and Gala Benefit April 23, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. Guests enjoyed a day of golf before a dinner featuring keynote speaker Lt. Michael Thornton. Proceeds from the event will help the foundation open the doors to “Brian’s House,” a retreat where Navy Special Warfare families can have space and freedom to be with nature, forge relationships and heal.

The stories of soldiers lined the walkway.
The stories of soldiers lined the walkway.
Carrie Riley, Anais Blake, Tatyana Stewart and Jason Riley
Carrie Riley, Anais Blake, Tatyana Stewart and Jason Riley
Steve and Beth Knopik with Sally Schule
Steve and Beth Knopik with Sally Schule
Emcee Hayley Wielgus
Emcee Hayley Wielgus
Col. John Saputo with Barbara Stainbrook and John Chapman
Col. John Saputo with Barbara Stainbrook and John Chapman
Mary and Tom Murrin, Whitney Colbert, Melissa Hembree and Lt. Cmdr. Joe Hembree
Mary and Tom Murrin, Whitney Colbert, Melissa Hembree and Lt. Cmdr. Joe Hembree
Bridget Ziegler, Kristen Farrell, Katie Biter and Molly Biter
Bridget Ziegler, Kristen Farrell, Katie Biter and Molly Biter
Terri Vitale with Michele and Chris Dillingham
Terri Vitale with Michele and Chris Dillingham
Guests start their dinner with a fresh salad.
Guests start their dinner with a fresh salad.
Brian Bill Foundation Founder Scott Bill with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan
Brian Bill Foundation Founder Scott Bill with U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan
Diane Baughman and Cpl. Ted Smith
Diane Baughman and Cpl. Ted Smith
Marnie and Brian Trecek
Marnie and Brian Trecek

 

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