The Military Appreciation Day committee members: Vincent Laratta (Colonel, Retired), Kelvin Chew (Major), Jeff Byroads, Paul Lebedine (Brig General, Retired), Aaron Michel (The Crosby Club), Peter Shapiro (Major, Retired), Anthony Valverde (director of golf at The Crosby Club) (Jon Clark)Joel Doss with his 100-year-old mother Mary Beth Doss. The event, postponed from last November due to weather, brought together Crosby members and military guests for a day of golf, camaraderie, heartfelt gratitude, and community connection, according to a news release. Lebidine said in the news release, “It is a tremendous day in which Crosby members can say thank you in a tangible way to our service members.”The day began with a continental breakfast, warm-ups on the range, opening remarks, and photo opportunities. Crosby members generously hosted the event, enabling each participant to receive a commemorative ball cap, with military guests also receiving a special event golf towel. The Crosby Golf Club is located at 17102 Bing Crosby Blvd.