IFPTE International Representative and Military Veteran, David LaFemina, Honored by the Baltimore Ravens Salute to Service Ceremony

Brother David LaFemina, longtime International Representative, was honored last week by the Baltimore Ravens as a part of their annual Salute to Service initiative.  LaFemina was honored on the field before the start of the third quarter of the November 5 game, and recognized for his participation in the Paws of War program, which matches disabled Veterans with rescued and rehabilitated dogs and cats in dire straits, often saving these animals from the brink of despair and giving them a new chance at life.  

Along with LaFemina was his dog Lucky, who was also honored.  David commented, “My dog Lucky was rescued from a testing lab kennel in Wisconsin, and I was ultimately united with him by Paws of War in Long Island which provided abused beagles with a safe home with disabled veterans such as myself.  Both Lucky and I were very much honored by the recognition by the Baltimore Ravens and their fans, and I am proud to say that IFPTE, and our labor movement, continues to fight for Veterans.” 

Congratulations Brother Dave!