A historically cold morning in November did not stop dozens of supporters from celebrating a veteran who embodied honor, courage and commitment in his professional and personal life.
U.S. Navy (Dec.) Seaman Bryant Keith Harrell posthumously received St. Petersburg’s Honored Veteran Award at the 12th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday. The event returned to the Williams Park Veterans Memorial downtown after moving to City Hall last year following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Harrell’s wife, Leotte, accepted the award on his behalf and delivered an emotional speech. The proud veteran, former city employee and co-founder of Midtown Miracles, a nonprofit that teaches martial arts to at-risk youth, died unexpectedly in September…