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JFCS recognizes local veterans serving the community

JFCS of the Suncoast celebrates veteran heroes who continue to serve others during its annual Tribute to Veterans Services to Community Awards Luncheon on May 8.


  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 3:39 p.m. May 8, 2018
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For Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast, every day is Veterans Day. JFCS held its annual Tribute to Veterans Services to Community Awards Luncheon on May 8 at the Francis.

The event recognizes local veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to fellow veterans.

Honorees Gill Ruderman, Carl Hunsinger, Bryan Jacobs and Christopher Nothdurft were nominated by local veterans service organizations and nonprofit agencies.

“We are so honored to have these recipients today,” said JFCS CEO Heidi Brown. “They are so deserving of our recognition.”

Len Friedlander with Elke and Troy Scott
Len Friedlander with Elke and Troy Scott
Richard McDaniel and Chris Landis
Richard McDaniel and Chris Landis
Norman Olshansky and Ken Newmark
Norman Olshansky and Ken Newmark
Sheila Blom, Jeff Schmidt, Dana Duckman and Nancy Kloosterman
Sheila Blom, Jeff Schmidt, Dana Duckman and Nancy Kloosterman
Jess Amadee, Katherine Fritz and James Marvel
Jess Amadee, Katherine Fritz and James Marvel
Wheels 4 Purple Hearts CEO Jack Thompson presents veteran Ed Talhurst with a customized power wheelchair.
Wheels 4 Purple Hearts CEO Jack Thompson presents veteran Ed Talhurst with a customized power wheelchair.
Veteran Ed Talhurst tests out his    customized power wheelchair given to him by Wheels 4 Purple Hearts CEO Jack Thompson.
Veteran Ed Talhurst tests out his customized power wheelchair given to him by Wheels 4 Purple Hearts CEO Jack Thompson.
Troy Scott and JFCS CEO Heidi Brown present Carl Hunsinger with a community service award.
Troy Scott and JFCS CEO Heidi Brown present Carl Hunsinger with a community service award.
Christopher Nothdurft accepts his community service award.
Christopher Nothdurft accepts his community service award.
Members of JFCS and its community partners recognize local veterans.
Members of JFCS and its community partners recognize local veterans.
City of Sarasota Commissioner  Willie Charles Shaw with Lieutenant Richie Schweiterma
City of Sarasota Commissioner Willie Charles Shaw with Lieutenant Richie Schweiterma
Awardees Christopher Nothdurft, Gill Ruderman, Carl Hunsinger and Bryan Jacobs with JFCS CEO Heidi Brown, center.
Awardees Christopher Nothdurft, Gill Ruderman, Carl Hunsinger and Bryan Jacobs with JFCS CEO Heidi Brown, center.

 

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