Helping Florida's Veterans who have served with honor and dedication.
Our Mission
We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 orgnization, which supports and enhances the lives of the veterans living in Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home, located at 4650 State Road 16 in St. Augustine, Florida.
Clyde E. Lassen
Clyde E. Lassen State Veterans' Nursing Home opened in 2010 as a skilled nursing facility with a capacity of 120 residents. The nursing home is named after Florida resident Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Commander Clyde E. Lassen. He was presented the Medal of Honor in 1969. As a Naval helicopter pilot, Lieutenant Commander Lassen saved two pilots shot down in North Vietnam. The rescue was performed under severe conditions, in darkness and under heavy fire. He served in the Navy for 30 years and he died in 1993.
Our Board Members
President: Beverly Eadie
Vice President: Dena Easler
Secretary: Susanne Kingos
Treasurer: Clara Solomon
Ways to support Friends of Lassen
Volunteer: With your support, together we can create positive change in our Veteran's lives and help us make a lasting impact on the community.
Members at Large: Consists of spouses of current residents, widows of former residents, as well as community members
Ways to donate to Lassen's Veterans
Your support and contributions will enable us to provide needed items, not otherwise available, to support our veterans, as well as incentives for our staff.
Checks can be mailed to
Friends of Lassen
c/o Clyde E. Lassen Veterans' Nursing Home
4650 State Road 16, St. Augustine, FL 32092