On Monday, Dec. 5, Florida Power & Light Company “elves” decorated the St. Augustine home of a U.S. Army veteran, his wife and their three children for the holidays with thousands of LED lights, solar-powered decorations and other energy-efficient décor.
An annual tradition, this celebration marks the 15th consecutive year of FPL’s holiday program, which gives back to local heroes for their commitment to the nation and the community.
Daryl Pratt served in the U.S. Army for nearly nine years as a staff sergeant. During his service, he advanced to platoon leader, overseeing 150 soldiers and was deployed several times. Pratt medically retired due to injuries sustained on the job, although serving his country was what he wanted to do forever.
Pratt volunteers around his community to help his neighbors with home repairs, even mowing their lawns when needed, and is an advocate for the elderly. He is passionate about wildlife conservation and last year raised more than $100,000 for the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats.
Pratt and his wife, Stacey, have three young children. Stacey Pratt and the Wounded Warrior Project partnered with FPL to surprise her husband this holiday season.
