Officer Edgar Malave joined the Nonahood five short years ago to continue his life of honor and service. A Marine since 1992 and a member of law enforcement for over 20 years, Officer Malave has brought great pride and accomplishment to our region. His commitment to each community he’s ever been in is proof of a good guy, a public servant, a hero. Originally hailing from … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Heather Fagan
Dr. Heather A. Fagan, M.D., M.S., FAAP, joined us in Lake Nona in 2014 when she was asked to join the staff of Nemours Children’s Hospital. She currently holds several titles at the honorable Medical City hospital: acting pediatrician-in-chief, designated institutional official for graduate medical education, an academic assistant dean for the University of Central Florida … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Nelson Medina
Nelson Medina, a triple-board certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care in his early 40s, is a local who came to us all the way from Puerto Rico, then New Jersey and finally Miami before settling in Lake Nona with his family to contribute his skill to the bustling Medical City. His past five years in pulmonary and critical care … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Eduardo Velasquez
Born and raised in Orlando, 20-year-old Eduardo Velasquez had always fostered a love for travel and a childhood fascination with the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds, whose beach performances his parents had taken him to see. Velasquez recalled, “I would always remember seeing the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds’ demonstration teams perform, and I thought it was the coolest … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Sgt. Roy Daugherty
Sgt. Roy Daugherty was deployed for the U.S. Army in 2003 for the Iraq War when his combat patrol came under direct enemy fire. During the engagement, Daugherty was shot by incoming enemy fire. “We were able to eliminate the enemy threat,” Daugherty said, “enabling the squad to overcome the hostile area without any further injuries.” For his service and being wounded in … [Read more...]
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