A Superior Mechanical recently held its inaugural Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Lunch in Okaloosa County.
“We were blown away by the attendance of Veterans from every branch and local First Responders,” shared Jimy Thorpe, founder of this 24-year-old, veteran-owned business.
The HVAC winner, Mr. Nick Azzarita, served 20 years in the US Air Force in the Korean War and in Vietnam. The following 20 years, he served as a math teacher at Niceville High School.
“To say this gentleman is humble is an understatement,” shared event organizer Marta Thorpe. “There couldn’t have been a nicer human being to win this.”
Thank you to event sponsors: Beachworx, Chelco, Blanken Financial Management, NHance Cabinet Makeovers, United Community Bank, One Beach Real Estate specializing in Homes For Heroes, Randy Wise Homes, Gulf Coast State College VBOC, and Okaloosa Vet Center. Also present at the event was the Chamber Choir from Rocky Bayou Christian School, the Niceville High School ROTC, and a beautiful invocation by Pastor Dave Butler.
“Big thanks to Jeff and Christi at the Niceville Community Center,” added Marta.
Save the date for the next Appreciation Lunch: Tuesday, October 20, 2026. For information on sponsoring, contact Marta Thorpe at (850) 814-3822. For general information visit us at ASuperiorMechanical.com.
