SAR Flag - Veteran-Operated

08/22/2026

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Please join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, as we present the Su***de Awareness and Remembrance Flag to the Runa family from Suffolk County, NY.

This event is in cooperation with the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, Operation VEST, The VFW, The Warrior Ranch Foundation, Paws of War, Blue Star Mothers, The Marine Corps League, the SAR Flag Family, the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, local agencies and more in our shared commitment to break the stigma of mental health, su***de, and seeking treatment within our warrior culture in our common goal to End Veteran & Military Su***de Together.

This Special Remembrance Ceremony will be held for Long Island’s own:

Lance Corporal Filipe Feitor Runa DaSilva

We muster at 9:30 AM - Please be seated by 9:50AM

The SAR Flag Remembrance Ceremony begins at 10:00 AM

Keynote Speaker - Lt. Colonel Chad Lennon, USMC;
Suffolk County Legislator

We Honor.
We Remember.
We Will End Veteran & Military Su***de Together.

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HQ Marine Corps League

Operation VEST | Veteran & First Responder Support

Warrior Ranch Foundation

Paws of War

AFSP Long Island Chapter

AFSP

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08/19/2026

08/19/2026

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Earlier today we were at the 17th Annual McNamara Veteran and First Responder Charity Golf Outing at Bethpage State Park, NY.

We came out to raise awareness, educate, and create a community in support of our Veterans, Military, First Responders, and their families.

Special thanks to event organizers Chris McNamara and Nancy Girimonti for having us out today.

This fundraiser helps to support nonprofits who serve our Veterans, Military, First Responders, and their families.

SAR Flag - Veteran-Operated 🇺🇸

AFSP Long Island Chapter

Paws of War

McNamara Veteran & First Responder Charity Golf Outing

Tunnel To Towers Foundation

08/07/2026

🏃‍♂️ 66 miles in 14 hours !!! 🤯

Our very own Eric D’Arce, Marine Corps Veteran and SAR Flag Family Organization/Coalition Liaison will be running 66 miles to raise funds for his VFW Post 2913 and the SAR Flag Family.

Eric also runs to:
- Raise our continued awareness of Veteran & Military su***de
- break the stigma of mental health & su***de
- promote fitness for positive mental health
- remind Veterans & Military that they are not alone

All to facilitate su***de prevention for our Veterans & Military

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To join Eric along the way, to donate, or to get more info; please go to his IG page to message him directly:

Eric D'Arce



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08/07/2026

On September 19, 2026 I will begin a 2,222 Pull-Up Challenge at 11am in Mt. Sinai at the Heritage Center. This will run through Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 10am.

This will be a collective 2,222 pullup challenge as we work together to raise awareness of veteran and military su***de, honor their service, and break the stigma to facilitate su***de prevention for our nation’s warriors and defenders.

Please see the flyer or call my office for more information 631-854-1600. All are welcome to join in at any time during the challenge and add to the pull-up count - we are all in this together.

As we all join together for one last pull-up, we will begin the SAR Flag Family Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 20th at 10am

08/06/2026

Honored to be given the opportunity to donate 20 copies of my book, Unspoken Words: The Thoughts of a Soldier, to a member of Mission 22 in Arizona this month for free distribution amongst those who they are helping that are struggling with mental health.

07/16/2026

This past Tuesday at the Legislature’s General Meeting, I had the distinct honor to surprise a fellow Marine, Eric D’Arce, with the honor of being recognized as the NY JETS’ Veteran of the Game. Thank you Steve Castleton for all you do and for making this possible.

Eric exemplifies service to others, leadership, integrity and dedication to his country and community.

Eric not only has the support of his community but of his family. He, along with his wife and children, always make time to help and honor others. On Tuesday, it was fitting that we honor Eric with his family by his side.