We're always searching for unsung heroes. This month, GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW... who would you nominate as an unsung hero in this community that others should know about and why? We would like to nominate Anthony Perrone, our Food Service Manager, as our unsung Hero of the Caring Place. Anthony Perrone is the quiet backbone of our Food Service Department, persevering through staffing shortages and adversity. With the help of his team of cooks, he ensures every guest in Miami and Broward is fed, rescues thousands of pounds of food, saves vital resources, and remains a devoted husband and father. Antonio Villasuso, President, The Caring Place My friend Ari Porth. He’s been serving the community for years with compassion and justice. Andrew Holmes, President, 4KIDS A clear, unsung hero in our community is a man now in heaven named John Morris. John was a lawyer here and a gentleman’s gentleman. He had a burden and heart for the lost businessman. Today, hundreds of men in our community, including me, have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as a direct result of John’s faithful and bold sharing of the gospel. He used his business and his home as platforms to share. An example, today, is what we refer to as the “Bob Barnes’ Bible Study.” This was started by John in his dining room. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Chet Beers is one of the best men I know. He’s done 100x more for the homeless of Fort Lauderdale than I ever have. And he’s done it with 1/100th the noise. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting I would nominate Marcelo Giuras, the manager of the valet parking service at the Broward Center for the Preforming Arts. Many years ago, while at an event there on our wedding anniversary, we were stranded with a flat tire. The auto roadside service came by to look and could not help because we were parked on a ramp. Marcelo saw this and quickly stepped into action with his son Luciano. They got us on our way so we could make our anniversary dinner. The best part is that he remembers me and says hello every time we see him - after 15 years! Chip LaMarca, State Representative, Florida House District 100 My unsung hero in this community is Doug Stepleton. Doug has quietly led the Stacy Foundation for close to 30 years. Doug is not a senior pastor or ministry director; however, the impact he has had is far reaching. He stays behind the scenes and doesn’t like any recognition, but he (and his family) is helping spread the gospel all over the world. Doug is a personal friend, mentor in my life and a true servant of Christ. Thank you, Doug. Chris Lane, President First Priority of South Florida First, I would nominate Les Feldman for his efforts to create a Christian community newspaper forum. We all would be poorer without the Good News! I would also nominate Scott and Christine Auker who tirelessly work for and sacrificially give in a quiet way to many organizations that further the work of God’s Kingdom. H. Collins Forman, Jr., Esq. I think an unsung hero in our community is Lycet Corbo. She serves people who give to the kingdom through Donor Advised Funds at National Christian Foundation South Florida. She has been a faithful servant working quietly behind the scenes for years, facilitating the practical side of giving that fuels local, national and international ministries. We love her and honor her for the work she does. Craig D. Huston, Summit Achievers Needing to quickly clear out my deceased parent's home and their exquisite antiques, oriental rugs, fine wood furniture, etc., I was led to give it all to my longtime, faith-filled, Guatemalan (Mayan) gardener, Jose Vincente. Later, when I asked what he did with his furniture to fit all this into his home, he said, "Well, there are so many families coming through our southern border who don't even have a table and chairs, so I gave your things to them." I felt a bit indignant because I saw how thrilled his wife and large family had been to receive these fine things, but he sure demonstrated a new level of selfless generosity. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I would nominate Dr. J.R. Thicklin as an unsung hero in the community. Dr. Thicklin has extensive experience of working primarily against domestic violence, boasting over 30 years of frontline experience. Receiving numerous awards, working with professionals and politicians, as well as an area of people. All the while, continuing to be pro-Jesus and sharing his faith as opportunities arise. His smile and voice are charismatic and compassionate, and he’s always ready to celebrate the best in others. Dennis DeMarois, CEO/Executive Director, Gathering Palm Beach County So many I've met - a waitress who takes prayer requests, those who consistently take food to sick neighbors, men who fix cars and homes for single moms and the elderly, police officers who pray over each other and those they not only protect but offenders who need the Lord, a doctor and his wife who give day and night to their patients outside of job duties, a dentist who offers free services to the poor periodically, a man who walks the streets in a poor area taking folks to shelters and feeding programs. All for Christ, not to be known. Dolores King-St. George, President, King Communications and GraceNet Radio Arvid Albanese is a businessman that started as an air conditioner repair technician. From a tech he worked up to owning the company, then used the sale of that company to build a mini storage empire. Being one of the most goal-orientated friends I know, Arvid loves to measure results in all he does. His new mission is to build a non-profit, Soaringbird, focused on helping young people build confidence and grab opportunities that come their way time after time just as he has done. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission Chip LaMarca Chris Lane H. Collins Forman Andrew Holmes William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Ht h o gt m s Ml G dt i f t s t g s b Wants to Know… Antonio Villasuso
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