At the July CKF Summer Camp hosted by Florida State Rep. Mike Friedman, the new chapter of Guardian Angels in Orlando, Florida were presented with a "Proclamation" from Mayor Thomas Greene of Lake Mary for their dedication and devotion to fighting crime and making the citizens of Lake Mary feel safer.
A Fundraising dinner for the Angels was organized by Champion Karate, and many of the students, parents and local Angels attended this special event. Guest speakers included CKF President/Guardian Angel veteran Professor Sean Kelley, Professor Rainer Schulte, Master Lee Wedlake, Florida Guardian Angel State Reps William Cruz and his wife Wilka Claro.
The event was held Saturday July 28, 2007 in Lake Mary Florida, and was a huge success. Special applause goes out to honored guests, Kenpo Instructor Tom Sommerville and his wife Mellissa who attended the event, as well as CKF member Bill Larson who flew all the way down from Pennsylvania for the occasion.
A.T.H.A.T.S
"A Code of Honor"
Guardian Angels
Dare to Care
A Guardian Angel Testimonial
Dear Mary & Curtis,
Thank You for everything you all stand for! My name is Barb, I had the honor of meeting with Blue and his 2 other fellow Guardian Angels this Sunday morning in Apopka, Florida. I really felt safe with knowing the compassion they have to help us with our gang problem. I am impressed ! My husband felt better also! I spoke to our son this afternoon and proceeded to tell him about these wonderful fella's of the guardian angels, my son sends his thanks too. He feels better now leaving us here in Orlando and he is being deployed overseas, where if something where to happen to us he could not get to us fast. He said if you could not do something that 3 units of Marines would! He said no one messes with a marine mom! God I love that kid of mine! He say's HOORA! SEMPER FI ! And again GOD BLESS! We are looking forward working together to make our town safer.
Thanks again
Barb & Manny
Over the years, Curtis and his Angels have empowered thousands of citizens like Barb and Manny to take responsibility for reclaiming their communities and safeguarding their streets. They are role models for safety, and you can be one too. Your tax-deductible donations fund programs that help make neighborhoods safe - and it's never been more important than now.
Florida Leader Given "Dare to Care" Award
On Saturday, February 11, 2007 during the dinner of the 2007 Kenpo Camp Banquet in West Palm Beach, Florida, 21 year Veteran of the Guardian Angels Sean Kelley made a special announcement. He noted that the 13th of March marks the 28th anniversary of the inception of the Guardian Angels. In celebration of this date, Mr. Kelley made a special presentation to Steve Horton for his dedication, spirit of giving and for serving as a volunteer in this fine organization for over 15 years.
Mr. Horton presently runs the Jupiter, Florida Chapter of the Guardian Angels, although he was originally under Mr. Kelley's Palm Beach Chapter. His many contributions in helping his community with crises such as recent hurricanes and gang violence have made him a local hero. Mr. Horton is well known for volunteering his time speaking in the public schools about the mission of the Guardian Angels.
Mr. Horton’s award was custom made by Ed Parker, Jr., and displayed a likeness of Guardian Angel founder Curtis Sliwa. The award was endorsed by people like Bill Wallace, Joe Lewis, Lee Wedlake, and Sean Kelley who have all participated in Guardian Angel Patrols.
A second award was given to the absent William Cruz who goes by the code name "Gladiator." Gladiator and his wife "Fox" watch over the entire state of Florida as State Representatives for Curtis Sliwa and the Guardian Angels. The couple is currently stationed in Orlando, and is in the process of establishing a new chapter of the Angels, making it impossible for them to attend the ceremony. We wish them great success, and send our prayers for their safety and well-being.
