Annual D-Day Remembrance
Honoring World War II Veterans

Hear the story of the Navy heroes of Normandy.

June 6, 2023    

5:30PM Social | 6:00PM Dinner
6:30PM D-Day Anniversary Presentation

Salem Centre Auditorium – 7235 Bently Road – Jacksonville

Guests of Honor: CAPT Gregory Streeter, USN, Ret., US Naval Order, John Connelly, Germany POW Army Air Corps, Julian Myra, World War II Veteran, Detective of the Year Billy Abbott, Police Officer of the Year Carl Whitt, Unsung Heroes Dianne Lavelle, Edith Dumm and Russell Greeney

For over 6 decades, there was not a Navy Memorial in Normandy honoring the men and women who gave their last full measure in the climactic World War II D-Day invasion at Normandy.  Meet Capt. Streeter, the local gentleman who spearheaded the beautiful Navy D-Day Memorial now at Utah Beach, Normandy.

Mingle with World War II & U.S. Veterans, Unsung Heroes and Atlantic Coast Young Marines.
Please consider donating tickets for veterans and gold star families.

Reserve your seats or dining tables in memory or honor of World War II, and other U. S. Veterans, First Responders, Loved Ones, or Unsung Heroes you know or admire. Display memorabilia of your hero in the center of your reserved table. A table placard honoring your hero will highlight your reserved table.
Tables can be reserved for your family, group, or organization.

Tickets:  $35 or Table for 8 is $245
Reserve online at WeCanBeHeroesFoundation.org  –  Events   Info:  904 373-8817
Veterans and Gold Star Families: 10% Discount  | Tickets Donated to Veterans:  10% discount
Mail checks to: We Can Be Heroes Foundation, 14286-19 Beach Blvd. #120, Jacksonville, FL.  32250    

FLORIDA REGISTRATION #CH48313A  COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS – RESERVE HERE SOON
 

Annual D-Day Remembrance – Tuesday, June 6, 2023
5:30 Social |  6:00 Dinner   |  D-Day Presentation

Salem Centre Auditorium – 7235 Bentley Rd, Jacksonville, FL

Hear the story of the Navy heroes of Normandy.
Meet World War II and U. S. Veteran Heroes, Unsung Heroes, and the Atlantic Coast Young Marines. 

Platinum Sponsor – $8,000. Your website digital link is displayed on our website and multiple ticketing and social media sites.  Your logo and name are publicized on promotional material and multiple social media.  Host shout-out during the event about your work and sponsorship.  Exhibitor Table for your literature, materials, and merchandise.  Four seats at the Guests of Honor Table.  Your marketing materials will be placed on guest dining tables.  A table for eight is reserved for you at the event. 

Gold Sponsor – $5,000. Your website digital link is displayed on our website.  Your logo and name are publicized on promotional material and multiple social media.  Host shout-out during the event about your work and sponsorship.  Two seats at the Guest of Honor Table.  Your marketing materials will be placed on guest dining tables.  Table for eight is reserved for you at the event.   

Silver Sponsor – $2000.  Your logo and name are displayed on our website and publicized on promotional material and multiple social media.  Your marketing material is placed on guest dining tables. Seat at Heroes Guests of Honor table. Table for six is reserved for you at the event.

CLICK HERE AT DONATE TO RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP or mail check to:
We Can Be Heroes Foundation, 14286-19 Beach Blvd., #120, Jacksonville, FL 32250

FLORIDA REGISTRATION #CH 48313.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435- 7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Luncheons for Homeless Veterans

3rd Quarter, 2023
July 21, August 25, September 22, 2023
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Clara White Mission Veterans Unit
613 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville 32210

Luncheons are served each month for veterans in need.  Will you donate food items for weekend meals, such as those listed below, or $15 Gift Cards from local stores, such as 7-Eleven, Dollar General, or Wal-Mart Stores? Gift Card drawings are held at the Luncheon and provide a dignified way for Veterans to purchase essential personal items. The drawings are enjoyed by the Veterans and provide fun at the luncheon.  We strive to have a gift card for each Veteran.

Luncheons includes Sub sandwiches, side and beverage from Angie Subs of Jacksonville Beach and Ditty Bags of food for weekends meals donated by caring citizens like you. If you are a member of a Church, Organization, or Group, please consider hosting food and gift cards collections.

What to donate:  Non-perishable, individual servings of prepackaged or canned items with pop-top tabs, such as Vienna Sausage, Beanie-Weenies, beef jerky, sardines, tuna, granola, cereal and power bars, fruit cups, cheese & peanut butter crackers, cookies, snack packs, peanuts, or similar items and $15 Gift Cards.

Please volunteer by email to beth@wecanbeheroesfoundation.org or call/leave message at 904 373-8817.  Bring your food donations to the luncheon or donate in advance.  Drop off locations in Clay, Duval, and St Johns Counties listed at WeCanBeHeroesFoundation.org/ways-to-donate – scroll to bottom to Donate to Homeless Veterans.

“Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fail to remember and honor them.” Marcus Tullius Cicero

Thanks for all you do to help our heroes.

Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40

FLORIDA REGISTRATION #CH48313.  A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.