Vinnie Pays It Forward 2021

935 Clausel Street,Mandeville LA 70448

17 September, 2021

Description

The Vinnie Pays it Forward Gala is a way for the Liberto Family to Pay it Forward to the very generous organization, Tunnel2Towers. In 2019 our hero was taken from us. Captain Vincent N. Liberto Jr. was shot and killed while assisting in what should have been a simple traffic stop.Captain Liberto was a very loved and respected member of our Community.He left behind his wife Tracey and their seven children, three grand children, and a community he loved to serve.One of the first things that Captain Liberto's wife said was, "I don't know what I am going to do, I will have to sell our house." Tunnel2Towers quickly stepped in and took the burden of the families mortgage away & ensured that Mrs. Liberto would not have to worry about having to sell her families home. Due to Tunnel2Towers wonderful Organization and generosity, the Liberto Family is committed to Paying it Forward in their fallen heros name. Tunnel2Towers is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps Fallen and Injured First Responders Families. For more information and the full story on why Tunnel2Towers came about please visit their website at: www.tunnel2towers.org We will have a Live and Silent Auction. Silent Auction Starts at 7:00 pm lasting til 9:00 pm. Live auction will start at 9 pm. Our M.C. for the evening will be Dave "Dynamite" Hardy. Our 2021 Gala will be held at The Grey Stone 935 Clausel St, Mandeville La, 70448 Friday, September 17, 2021, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Be sure to take a walk down our Blue Carpet and get your picture taken. Early Bird Tickets $100 - Sales will START July 1, 2021and END August 20, 2021. Reguarl Price Tickets $120 will START August 21, 2021 and will continue until the September 15th, 2021. Tickets at the door, if available, will be $165 per ticket. You must be 18 years or older to attend the Gala. Please make sure to have your I.D. ready at the check in tables. Your ticket will gain you acess to the gala, food and open bar. We will have Specialty Drink Cups for purchase. These Limited Edition Gala Cups will get you acess to the 4 Special Captain Liberto Themed Bar Drinks. Cups will be sold for $15 each. No worries, if you are not able to attend our Gala there are several ways to still support and contribute to our cause. You may request a Donation form, if you would like to become a sponsor for our Gala or donate. There are three different ways to do so. Please contact Bailee Dean at [email protected] if you would like to become a sponsor or donate an item for auction or for any questions you may have. You can always make a donation to our foundation web site at www.northsorefoundation.org/liberto-fund Please put in the comments/ notes section that it is for the Vinnie Pays it Forward Gala. DRESS CODE: Ladies attire- Please make sure you are wearing cocktail - Simi formal attire; Dress or nice Pant suit. ******This means NO jeans, NO T-shirts, NO CropTops, or Rompers. You will not be allowed in if you are not dressed appropriate. The Gala Committee puts in a lot of time and effort to make this a very nice and special event please be respectful of our dress code. Gentlemen Attire- Please make sure you are in Dress Slacks, Dress Khakis, a nice button down dress shirt or a nice suite. If you chose to not wear a jacket, please make effort to wear a tie. *****This means NO jeans, NO T-Shirts, NO Baseball Caps of any kind. You will not be allowed in if you are not dressed appropriate. The Gala Committee puts in a lot of time and effort to make this a very nice and special event please be respectful of our dress code. Captain Liberto had may accoplishments in his Military and Law Enforcement Career. Vincent N. Liberto Jr started his career in the United States Marine Corps. He pourdly served his country for a total of 10 years acomplishing the rank of Sgt. Vincent Liberto then started his Law Enforment Career, his journy brought his to Mandeville Louisiana where he became a Mandeville Police officer. In his 25 year with the Mandeville Police Department, Vincent became a very beloved and essential part of our small community. Vincent honorably worked his way to become Captain. It was a goal he had made for him self that he accmplished April 2019. Captain Liberto became a polygrapher for the police department, he also graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class 251. Captain Liberto loved his community and always saw the best in everyone he came in contact with. He strived to be a mentor and help guide his community in the right direction. He had this saying, " If you can't find a mentor, BE ONE." Captain Liberto left behind a wife he adored, seven children, and now four grandchildren. Many of Captain Libero's sons followed in his footsteps in becoming United States Marines and a Career in Law Enforcemnt. His Family loves and misses him dearly. The Captain Vincent Liberto Jr. Memorial Fund was started by Captian Libertos Family, with the help of The Northshore Community Foundation. The Foundations are a 501(c)3 nonprofit.