Nettles Island Veterans:
Our purpose is to provide a connection point for the Veteran population of Nettles Island. The main intent of this group of men and women is one of remembrance, solidarity, education and good fellowship. We are committed to being a support group to NI veterans and their families who are in need.
Active membership shall be open to any Veteran (male or female) of the US Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy (Active or Reserve service), National Guard or Merchant Marines, residing at Nettles Island as an owner or renter. Active membership of this group shall be without discrimination.
Taste of Nettles and a bagpiper playing at sunset at Veterans Memorial Circle
NI Veterans Officers:
President – John Miller
Vice President – John Monaco
Secretary – Ken Jonak
Treasurer – Jerry Keenan
Click here for Video of Veterans Circle Nettles Island
VETERANS DONATION TO HONOR FLIGHT – Click here for pictures
VETERANS CLUB IS SELLING BRICKS TO GO IN VETERANS CIRCLE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
John Miller (Nettles Island Veterans President). is on the left – Jose Capellan is in the center – Wayne Teegardin is in the left
Wayne is the previous (St. Lucie Veterans Services Coordinator). Jose is Wayne’s replacement. Wayne recently retired.
Nettles Island Veterans is open to anyone who served in the military (United States or Canada). All branches including Merchant Marines and National Guard are included. Active or Reserve and any duty station. Our purpose is to help preserve the history of the veterans who served. We also provide information on veterans’ benefits and other pertinent information. We meet on Wednesdays once per month from October to March. We bring in guest speakers to our meeting and we also support other local veteran organizations. Anyone interested in our group can contact me at johnwmiller86@gmail.com or 772-342-6420.