AHEPA Boca Raton Chapter 487

Frank Athanason, Past Ahepa President will be honored on :

SALUTE TO AMERICA 250: GRAND CELEBRATION + FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR.

Taking place on July 4, 2026, and set against the iconic backdrop of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this LIVE four-hour broadcast and streaming event [7:00pm) will feature unforgettable live performances, powerful patriotic moments, and a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the nation’s capital.

11 WWII veterans will all appear with Gene Simmons who is narrating The Greatest Generation: Bound by Honor. As the son of a Holocaust survivor whose family was devastated by World War II, Gene carries a deeply personal connection to the sacrifices and consequences of that conflict. Having the veterans on stage with him will bring profound authenticity, gravitas, and a living connection to the sacrifices being honored.

WWII veterans Gideon Kantor, Fred Nungesser, Joe Schott, Frank Athanason, Ed Sandy, William Dillon, Andrew Bostinto, Leo Desrosiers, Jack Myers,Calvin Shiner, Art Rose.

CBS will broadcast a nationwide July 4th special live from Washington, D.C., featuring select performances and unforgettable moments from the SALUTE TO AMERICA concert alongside additional celebrations, musical performances, and inspiring tributes taking place across the country. In addition, CBS will stream the full four-hour concert live on its YouTube channel, which has approx 7M+ subscribers [this does not include Paramount+]. CBS will be supported by extensive coverage across Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, C-SPAN, Newsmax, NewsNation, VOA, AP, Reuters, and numerous local and syndication partners, plus amplification across White House, Freedom250, and major social and digital platforms.

Daughters of Penelope Cassandra Chapter 372

Mark your calendars our July Fellowship Night will be July 9th at Duke’s Tavern beginning at 6:30 PM.

Karaoke Night to folllow, get those vocal cords ready… What’s your favorite artist or song?