Suncoast organizations honoring veterans with fishing trip, community celebration

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Two Suncoast organizations are coming together this Veterans Day week to honor the men and women who have served our country and raise awareness of the challenges many veterans face after returning home.Take-A-Vet Fishing and Operation Healing Heroes Foundation are hosting two special events, including a day on the water for more than 50 veterans and a community celebration in Englewood.Jay Garstecki, president and co-founder of both organizations, and Victoria Macri, a veteran who serves as compliance director and community outreach specialist, joined ABC7 to share how the events are making a difference.Taking veterans out on the waterOn Wednesday, Nov. 11, more than 50 veterans will enjoy a fishing trip as part of Take-A-Vet Fishing’s Veterans Day celebration.The day begins at 8 a.m. at the Rotonda West American Legion, where veterans and volunteer boat captains will gather for breakfast and a special ceremony featuring the National Anthem and recognition of