VFW Update
This past Friday, we held our annual VFW golf outing—and thanks to the power of prayer, the weather was on our side. I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who sponsored tees and to all who participated.
A special thanks goes out to the staff at Christman’s Windham House for doing an outstanding job. Despite recent heavy rains, the course was in great shape. Congratulations to the Varelas Team for finishing with the lowest score!
With both Memorial Day festivities and the golf outing behind us, I’m finally catching my breath. Spring is now in full swing, and it’s time for a little spring cleaning around our building.
Just the other night, a bear rummaged through our dumpster—fortunately, it wasn’t tipped over, though trash was scattered around. We'll be cleaning the flower beds, planting new flowers, and giving both the front and rear porches a fresh coat of paint.
Looking ahead, a reminder that Bingo Night is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at 6 p.m. It’s always a fun evening for all ages. The kitchen will be open and run by the Windham Community Center crew. While I don’t yet have the menu, they consistently serve up delicious comfort food.
Flag Day is coming up on Saturday, June 14, and as we do every year, we’ll be retiring worn American flags with a respectful ceremony at 1 p.m. at the post. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Windham Hose Co. #1 will be present to assist and ensure safety.
We’ve received many flags dropped off on our front porch and also collected several from the Windham Post Office for retirement. Although Flag Day is not a federal holiday, it’s an important observance for all Americans.
Officially established by Congress in 1949, Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777—the day the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as our national flag.
President Woodrow Wilson originally proclaimed it in 1916. Not everyone knows how to properly retire a flag, so we take pride in knowing our community does it the right way.
Thank you all for your continued support and involvement.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Master Sgt. Donald P. Gervais, 24, killed during the Vietnam War, was accounted for May 16, 2025.
In the spring of 1968, Gervais was assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On May 1, he was the door gunner on an OH-6A Cayuse helicopter on a reconnaissance mission over the A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam. A nearby aircraft reportedly witnessed the helicopter hit a dead tree and crash into a ravine. Due to enemy ground fire and dense vegetation over the rough terrain, the aircraft was unable to conduct a visual reconnaissance of the crash site. A nearby infantry platoon attempted to investigate the area but were forced to withdraw when they encountered enemy fire. On July 25, 1978, the U.S. Army changed Gervais’ status from Missing in Action to Killed in Action and posthumously promoted him to the rank of Master Sgt. The complete accounting of Gervais' case will be published once the family receives their full briefing. Keep all of our soldiers and sailors who paid the ultimate sacrifice in your thoughts and prayers along with the still serving our nation around the world for our country.
God Bless America.
Marc Farmilette, PDC – Commander VFW Post 1545
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