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| Navy SEAL Brian Bill lost his life in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan Aug. 8, 2011. |
Sarasota resident Scott Bill received the terrible news last August that his son Brian Bill had been killed in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 22 Navy SEALS, elite members of U.S. Armed Forces.
Scott Bill is heading up a benefit honoring his son and other Navy SEALS 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive Lakewood Ranch..
It's called “Honoring Navy SEAL Brian Bill and His Fellow SEALS: A Benefit for the Navy SEAL Foundation.”
A reception at 10:30 a.m. followed by a noon private screening of “Act of Valor,” a movie inspired by true events and starring active-duty Navy SEALs, is included in the $50 tax-deductible ticket price.
Event sponsors include Sarasota Film Society and Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse, who have issued a $2,500 matching gift challenge for funds raised by the event.
Visit http://honorourwarriors.eventbrite.com for more event information and to purchase tickets.
The Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt, national non-profit charitable foundation. The Foundation provides support in times of adversity and achievement to U.S. Navy SEALS, special warfare combatant-craft crewmen, Naval Special Warfare support personnel and their families.
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