UPPER KEYS SONS & DAUGHTERS LODGE #2843Gregory Bianch<strong>in</strong>i, President(July 2, 2011) Today at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray Nelson Center, ourown Dom<strong>in</strong>ec Tomeo a/k/a Staff Sergeant Dom<strong>in</strong>ec Tomeo wasawarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, VietnamCampaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Thank you Dom<strong>in</strong>ec and allthe women and men who have fought and fight to protect our freedoms.4 th OFJULYINUPPERKEYSTHE FLORIDIAN/September 201118 | P a g e
We would like to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to the members and their spouses who have taken ill orhave been <strong>in</strong>jured. You are <strong>in</strong> our prayers.On July 2, 2011 there was a ceremony <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> our Member Staff Sergeant Domenic Tomeo , Company B,1 st Battalion,14 th Infantry, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, <strong>The</strong> Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Metal, the Vietnam CampaignMedal, <strong>The</strong> Vietnam Civil Actions Medal, First Class, and the Good Conduct Metal dat<strong>in</strong>g back to 1968. This was a somberand beautiful presentation for a humble man, who <strong>in</strong> turn expressed his thanks to all <strong>of</strong> those who have served and allthat serve our Country.July 4 th we entered <strong>in</strong> the local parade to celebrate our Country‟s Independence.July 6 th Gregory Bianch<strong>in</strong>i and Michael Vander Wyden were selected as All Star Coaches for the Upper Keys Major LeagueAll Stars. <strong>The</strong>y practiced hard, did a great job, and we are proud <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the children and their parents for their hardwork and effort.July 17 th was another eventful Pasta Night, filled with laughter, live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, danc<strong>in</strong>g and full bellies.Upcom<strong>in</strong>g Events:A Go<strong>in</strong>g Away Party for one <strong>of</strong> our orig<strong>in</strong>al members, Arl<strong>in</strong>e Simones, August 20 thFund Raiser for a parent who is struggl<strong>in</strong>g with Cancer on Oct. 43 rd Annual D<strong>in</strong>ner/Dance with optional costumes at the Big Chill on October 30thPALM BAY LODGE #2823William Pezillo, President<strong>The</strong> Palm Bay Lodge #2823 President William Pezzillopresented a $200.00 check from the Rose MarieBoniello Italian Study, to Stefano Coledan <strong>of</strong> CocoaBeach, Florida for his Italian Language TeacherCertification. <strong>The</strong> presentation and Merit Award wasmade at the general meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the Lodge on June15th at the Greater Palm Bay Senior Center.Stefano was jo<strong>in</strong>ed by his wife and son to witness thepresentation. All members present congratulatedStefano on his accomplishments.A cake with decorated with the <strong>in</strong>scription“Congratulations Stefano” was enjoyed by all.THE FLORIDIAN/September 201119 | P a g e