Well, we had a bit of snow. Not what was forecast but enough for me. Our Post will be holding a dinner this Friday for the Warriors in Motion in cooperation with the Adaptive Sports Foundation.
This is an event that our Post looks forward to each year. We get to talk with the warriors as comrades that served in combat as all our members have served.
I am trying to get our last WWII veteran to attend if he is able. It is always special when a WWII veteran is in attendance to show his respect to all the younger Warrior veterans.
As a matter of fact, years ago when the ASF had the Wounded Warriors come into Windham, they had the dinner at St. Theresa’s RC Church Hall.
At that time our Post building had no handicapped access or restrooms. We then decided to upgrade our building in hopes of having dinner at our building.
Well, in previous articles, have told the story of our rebuild and that was one reason for upgrading.
At that time, we had four WWII veterans and many Korean veterans and to see the Warriors interact with them was memorable. It is our honor to show our appreciation for their service.
The Adaptive Sports Foundation is such a special organization for all they do for these warriors.
They suffer from many difficulties when they return home and the ADF does wonders to get them out and allow them to participate in skiing along with other activities. We salute the staff for all they do for our troops.
Now our country is in such a worldwide turmoil and our troops are in a difficult position. How we proceed with this aggression is a worry for all of us.
No one wants to send our sons and daughters into a war with anyone. Being a veteran of Vietnam, I know how the families left behind are effected.
I will never forget how my family was so happy to see me when I came home. A relief from their worries. Always keep our troops serving today in your prayers.
Our Post will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 17 from 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. Pancakes, blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee, fruit and of course coffee.
It is a good will offering, so please join us. This could be a post Valentines Day present for your special person.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced four burial updates for service members who have been missing and unaccounted for from World War II and the Korean War. Returning home for burial with full military honors are:
-- Army Master Sgt. Roy E. Barrow, 39, of Valdosta, Georgia, was a member of King Company, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action on Dec. 12, 1950. He will be buried in his hometown on Jan. 27, 2024.
-- Navy Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class Merle C. J. Hillman, 25, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, was assigned to the battleship USS California, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. He was among 104 crewmen killed that day. He will be buried in his hometown on Jan. 27, 2024.
-- Army Staff Sgt. Leroy C. Cloud, 24, of Thrall, Texas, was assigned to Company A, 744th Tank Battalion. He was reported missing in action on July 26, 1944, and the Army issued a report of death on Aug. 16 that same year. He will be buried in Taylor, Texas, on April 7, 2024.
-- Army Master Sgt. Thomas Crayton, 28, of Austin, Texas, was a member of Alpha Battery, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth U.S. Army. He went missing in action on Dec. 1,1950, and died while a prisoner of war on Feb. 11,1951.
Interment services are pending. Just want everyone to know that our comrades are never forgotten. The VFW magazine publishes this report monthly. Should you qualify for membership, please contact our Post at vfwpost1545@gmail.com. God bless America.
Marc Farmilette, PDC – Commander Post 1545.
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