Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Programs Advisory Committee held its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Cyrus Greene Park on November 20, 2024. The charity’s founder and president, Derrick Brooks, thanked over 55 volunteers and advisory committee members for their selfless service to youth and the community.
In attendance was Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers, Florida Associate Deputy Attorney General Joseph Spataro, along with many other dignitaries.
(seated) Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers; Tampa Mayor Jane Castor; Jacqueline Coffice-Leeks, Advisory Chairperson; Diedrea Anthony, Advisory Vice Chairperson; Tampa Fire & Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp; Regina McBride-Smith, Advisory Secretary. Rear: Tampa Police Maj. Les Richardson, TPD; Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue Division Chief Kenneth Forward; Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Jose Prado; Tampa Police Deputy Chief Calvin Johnson, Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw; Derrick Brooks; Darrell Daniels; Hillsborough County Sheriff Maj. James Jackson; Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue Chief Jason Dougherty; Florida Associate Deputy Attorney General Joseph Spataro; Hillsborough County Sheriff Lt. Karl Davis (Ret.); Tampa Police Maj. Rocky Ratliff (Ret.)
