A long-time Lohn resident — and Navy veteran – Quincy Ellis, was the lucky winner of the grand prize awarded Saturday to a current or former member of the military at a special Military Salute hosted by Destination Ford in Brady.
Ellis was one of many current military veterans who registered at the dealership for a variety of prizes, including the grand prize of a big screen television.
Patriciza Aponte, the new General Manager at Desrtination Ford in Brady, has a special appreciation and affection for members of the military and the military families who support them. Aponte’s involvement with the military began on 9/11 when her husband was sworn in to the U.S. Army . From there, her life took many turns, but she has always remained a loyal part of the military and the large family of those who have served or are currently serving.
And, becuse May is Military Month, Aponte chose of have a special event at the auto dealership the week after Memorial Day to salute military veterans and recognize them.
The event involved inviting active duty military, veterans and retired military personnel to register for one of the dozens of prizes given away on Saturday. In addition to gift cards, free oil changes, free vehicle details, free tire rotations and many additional items, the grand prize will be a big flat screen television.
The event was truly special to Aponte who has a background with the military and military families since Sept. 11 when she first became a member of the Fort Campbell and U.S. Army family.
KNEL will welcome Aponte as a guest on KNEL’s Morning Program Monday at 8:15am to visit with her about her experiences and deep appreciation for members of our country’s military.
(Quincy Ellis (second from right) is congratulated by Patricia Aponte (third from right) on Saturday for winning the grand prize – a TV – at Destination Ford’s 1st annual Military Salute. Brady Mayor, Tony Groves (lower left) was on hand to help with the drawing of veteran’s names from the entries.)
