Vets4Energy Florida Chairman into Veterans' Hall of Fame

November 15, 2016

Lt. Col. Dennis Freytes, USA (ret.). Co-Chair, Florida Vets4Energy

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) --Veterans across the country will be recognized for their service to our country this Friday, but in Tallahassee celebrations are starting early. Florida is inducting eleven new members into its Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The first names added since the wall was established in 2013.

It was a pretty emotional ceremony Wednesday. Those being inducted stood before a packed room and thanked their wives, family and friends, who stood by them in service. Many of them also paid tribute to the men and women who never made it back home. Many veterans say after the service, and they all seem to agree that it was an honor and privilege to see their name permanently etched into the wall at the Florida Capitol.

"There's a lot of selfless sacrifice that our veterans make and they're not recognized for it. Not for myself in particular; but for others so it is a great honor. This is a great get together showing all of the American patriotism, it was just outstanding,” said Denis Freytes....

To see a list of the eleven veterans inducted, go to WCTV TV (Tallahassee, FL).

Read more about Florida's Veterans' Hall of Fame.