Last week, our guest speaker was Dennis Letts, a distinguished Secret Service Agent who participated in five presidential protection assignments during his tenure. Mr. Letts recounted his professional experiences and insights as a Secret Service agent following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City. On the morning of the incident, Mr. Letts was stationed at the United States Secret Service's New York headquarters located in 7 World Trade Center. He provided the audience with a comprehensive overview supported by photographs, video footage, and audio recordings documenting the destruction, evacuation procedures, and response efforts at the World Trade Center that day. Mr. Letts assisted with evacuating individuals from the towers and ensuring their safety outside and played a key role in securing a tourist ferry to transport evacuees from lower Manhattan to New Jersey. The club acknowledged his presentation with a standing ovation.
Mr Letts with George Cannelos grandson, Ben.President Holly thanks Dennis Letts for speaking to the club
Honoring our Veterans
Last week was Veterans' Day. Brigadier General George Cannelos opened the meeting with a tribute to the veterans in our club. We honor our Veterans on Veterans' Day and every day for their service to our country.
Brigadier General George CannelosThank you veterans! From left, Ty Doolittle (USMC), Ed Williams (USAF), Steve Ciucci (USN), George Cannelos (USAF and USN), Alan Robinson (USAF), Russ Shapiro (USN), Larry Cervarich (USAF), David Faragher (USA)
Verrado Honors Veterans
A multi-national ceremony was held on the Village Green in Verrado just before sunset on November 11. Led by General George Cannelos for the 10th consecutive year, the ceremony included honoring British and Canadian veterans on Remembrance Day. The keynote speaker was Marine Ty Doolittle who did a masterful job of describing the bonds he had built with those he served with in the Marine Corps and as a police officer in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ceremony concluded with the lowering of the colors with veterans serving as the honor guard.
