This week, Diane Ventura of the National Veterans Parade hosted a special event at Mar-a-Lago, creating a meaningful moment for the VFAF family and friends. Jared Craig, VFAF National Vice President, attended and helped make the evening one to remember — especially for Josephine Fitzgerald, mother of Stan Fitzgerald, VFAF Film Director and Producer.
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Main Photo: Poolside at Mar-a-Lago — Jared Craig.
Photo Below: In the Mar-a-Lago Ballroom — Josephine Fitzgerald with actor Derek Hedlund (Blue Bloods).
A Personal Note from Stan Fitzgerald
“MAR-A-LAGO — My buddy Derek from Blue Bloods popped into Mar-a-Lago and surprised my mom. When we moved to Georgia nearly 20 years ago, my mother had emergency bypass surgery, and after that all four veins collapsed. A doctor told me we might only have about 12 months.
Last fall, her test results showed kidney failure, and she wasn’t supposed to travel or fly. Thank you, Jesus Christ, that she’s still here — and miraculously, she was approved for travel and able to make this visit.
This was a true bucket-list moment — and a reminder to never take time together for granted. Three wins in a row — Donald Trump! Bucket list complete.
Thank you, Diane Ventura and the National Veterans Parade, for making this happen.”
A Campaign-Era Memory That Still Matters
During the presidential campaign, while Stan Fitzgerald was serving on Team Trump South Carolina under the leadership of State Director Austin McCubbin, alongside now VFAF President Robert Cornicelli, a moment occurred that the Fitzgerald family will never forget:
Because Josephine Fitzgerald was not well enough to travel to meet the President, President Donald J. Trump sent a personal letter to Josephine Fitzgerald, thanking her and offering encouragement. The Fitzgerald family extends special thanks to Brette Carolyn Powell for arranging that letter — a gesture that meant the world at the time and still does today.
President Donald J. Trump sent a personal letter to Josephine Fitzgerald on 80th Birthday
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