Veterans Committee
The Veterans Committee is dedicated to proudly honoring our past, present, and future veterans. The Veterans Committee also provides the Town Council with recommendations and potential solutions regarding veterans’ issues within the Town of Miami Lakes.
Board Members
| William Perez | Chair |
| Larry Borman | Vice-Chair |
| Chad Sorentino | Secretary |
| Gary Cardenas | Member |
| Jaime Gutierrez | Member |
| Christopher Locke | Member |
| Bill Knickerbocker | Member |
| Nicole Ortiz | Member |
| Judy Farcus Serra | Member |
| Alejandro Sanchez | Member |
| Katherine Alvarez | Member |
| Pedro Fiallo | Member |
| Edward Paez | Member |
| Open | Member |
Resources
Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide 2023
Veterans Crisis Line | DIAL 988 the PRESS 1
Miami Lakes Veterans Resource Office
Kenneth I. Peters, Veterans Service Specialist, Targeted Services Bureau
Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department, Veterans Service Program
The Miami Lakes Veterans Resource Office is open every Tuesday from 9:30 and to 5:00 pm.
Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
To make an appointment call or email Kenneth I. Peters at:
Events & Initiatives
The Veterans Committee with the support of the Miami Lakes Town Council sponsors the following events and initiatives:
- Reindeer Run 5K
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- September 11 Ceremony
- Veterans Day Parade
- Military Tribute Banners
- Miami Lakes Veterans Families Scholarship
For a complete list of upcoming events visit the Town Calendar. To reserve a spot at an upcoming event visit Eventbrite.
Videos:
44th Annual Veterans Day Parade
43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade | Grand Marshal Spotlight
Staff Liaison
Jonathan Gil | Digital Services & Marketing Specialist
T: (305) 364-6100 ext. 1181 | E: gilj@miamilakes-fl.gov