Vietnam Veteran Lost Everything, Until Community Cared to Help

Treasure Coast comes together to help veteran who lost his boat in a fire
WPTV 5 News
Meghan McRoberts
Jul 23, 2015

The Treasure Coast community is coming together to help a local Vietnam Veteran who watched his life's savings burn up in the Indian River Lagoon this week.

Tony Veasey says he bought a used 41 foot Hatteras just two months ago so he could spend time with his six grandchildren on the water.

The boat caught on fire , and is being considered a complete loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Veasey says he used all of his retirement savings to purchase the boat, but hadn't secured any insurance.

The Argus Companies, based in Stuart, has offered to spearhead fundraising efforts to help Veasey replace his boat. The company is in the process of becoming a 501(c)3 so that it can legally collect donations to give to Veasey.

CEO Jon Snyder says 100% donations will go to Veasey. They will also pay for an inspection for his next boat and help with insurance.
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