This Fourth of July parade went well. Our only WWII veteran, Pete O’Brien missed the parade due to having a procedure at Stratton VA Hospital the day before.
He’s doing well for a 98-year-old veteran. He is such an nice man who during his years as a member held many positions in the post including Post Commander. Get well Mr. O’Brien.
We only had 5 members of the post who attended the parade and Billy MacGregor (Korean Vet) and Jim McLaren (Vietnam Veteran) were riding in Nick’s 71 Cadillac convertible.
We had Joe Gallagher (Vietnam Veteran) and Joe D’Acunto (Vietnam Veteran) and me (Vietnam Veteran) marching in front of the Cadillac. I had fun fist bumping the kids on the parade route. They were so much fun.
I want to thank the Windham Hose Co. #! for organizing the parade as they have done for many years. The attendance at the parade was exceptional as usual. It’s so great to see the patriotism that everyone showed.
Waving American flags and cheering as we passed by. I even got a few hugs along the way along with “Thank You for Your Service.”
We are officially in “summer feel” once schools are closed, and the temperature goes up. We have moved on from complaining it’s too cold to complaining about the heat. Mother Nature has it all figured out.
That leads me into our annual VFW Post 1545 golf outing at Christmans Windham House on Friday August 2nd. It will be a scramble format register at 9 a.m. and tee off at 10.
Pick up a registration form at the Pro Shop or email me at marcf1545|@gmail.com. 18 holes with cart, lunch at the turn, longest drive and closest to the pin for men and women.
Dinner to follow with an auction and 50/50 drawing. Come and have a nice day at a great facility. Christman’s puts the Country in Country Club. This is for a good cause.
Remember to keep our troops still serving in your thoughts and prayers. God Bless America.
Marc Farmilette, Commander VFW Post 1545.
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