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In the chaos of war, Marcos and Joe witnessed the unimaginable atrocities of combat. These traumatic experiences left an indelible mark on them, as they did on many of their fellow soldiers. Upon their return, the weight of these memories heavily impacted them. Back in South Florida, Marcos and Joe were struck by the number of homeless and indigent veterans struggling on the streets. They couldn’t ignore the plight of their fellow veterans and began dedicating their time and resources to helping them. It was through this outreach that they uncovered a heartbreaking reality: an unbelievable number of veterans were dying homeless and unclaimed.
Determined to make a difference, Marcos and Joe decided to act. They decided to honor these unclaimed veterans by providing them with dignified military funerals. They are taking extreme ownership of their fallen brothers’ remains, ensuring that each one received the respect and honor they deserved. Through Veterans Last Call, Marcos and Joe memorialize the legacies of these veterans, preserving their stories for future generations and raising awareness about the need to support those who have served.
Marcos De Rosa is a dedicated veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and community advocate with a lifelong commitment to service. A former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant, Marcos led troops in combat in Southeast Asia and completed his military service with honor. He served over 30 years with the Miami-Dade Police Department, excelling in leadership roles within specialized units and spearheading initiatives to honor fallen officers through the department’s Honor Guard.
Currently, Marcos serves as an appointed member of the Miami-Dade County Military Advisory Board, collaborating with local leaders to advocate for veterans and active-duty service members. As the founder of MDR Trust & Consulting, he focuses on providing dignified honors and burial services for homeless veterans, ensuring their legacies are remembered.
Under Marcos’ leadership, Veterans Last Call is dedicated to honoring the lives and sacrifices of unclaimed veterans, fostering a mission of respect, remembrance, and community support.
Joseph Chi is Vice-President and Treasurer of Veteran’s Last Call and has been a permanent member of the South Florida community for greater than five decades. He is a consultant in the regulated space, working with large and small International and domestic businesses within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries, specializing in Quality Systems and combination products. Joseph attended Florida International University for his undergraduate studies in Political Science and International Relations, and holds an MBA from the University of Miami, in Miami, Florida.
Joseph served honorably in the Marine Corps for ten years and was deployed with the Second Marine Division, attached to 3rd Bn 6th Marines while in the Middle East during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Joseph was a Non-commissioned Officer while serving overseas.
Joseph understands the need to give veterans the attention they required having served with so many marines, both in combat and in peacetime, he now desires to ensure that indigent and forgotten veterans are afforded the honors and respect they earned and deserve.
