Photo for Headline Surfer / Derrick Henry, mayor of Daytona Beach, Florida, is shown with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Henry, and their two children, Derrick Jr., 8, and 5-year-old Paisley, after their Thanksgiving meal together at home.
By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The following is a Thanksgiving greeting from Daytona Beach Derrick Henry to the residents of this tourism-driven city and beyond in the midst of this dreadful COVID pandemic:
It was just the four of us today.
Still, we realize even more just how abundantly blessed we are despite not being able to fellowship in our traditional setting. Stephanie cooked a savory feast that elicited an argument over who enjoyed it the most.
Still, we realize even more just how abundantly blessed we are despite not being able to fellowship in our traditional setting. Stephanie cooked a savory feast that elicited an argument over who enjoyed it the most.
It is our sincere hope that you join us in cherishing what is most important. Thanks to all of you for genuine friendships and authentic family connections. Happy Thanksgiving.
Fast Facts:
Derrick Henry won re-election in 2020 to begin his third four-year term.
Henry Frederick is publisher of Headline Surfer, the award-winning 24/7 internet news outlet launched 12 years ago that serves greater Daytona Beach, Sanford & Orlando, Florida via HeadlineSurfer.com. Frederick has amassed more than a hundred journalism industry awards in print & online -- more than all other members of the working press combined in Central Florida since the mid-1990s. He earned his Master of Arts in New Media Journalism with academic honors from Full Sail University in 2019. Having witnessed the execution of serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Florida's death chamber and other high profile cases, Frederick has appeared on national crime documentary programs on Discovery ID and Reelz for his investigative reporting and cops & courts breaking news stories. Award-Winning Journalism of Henry Frederick.