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“We are here for our community, not for ourselves, to serve and show respect to our veteran’s and Frist
Responders.”
The may 27th memorial day event presented by the veterans and 1st responders club was attend- ed by over 200 fellow members and residents. The entire program consisted of pictures/videos and music honoring our nations fallen hero ser- vice members.
The county sheriff honor guard led by Matt Brewster presented the nations colors and was assisted by executive member Russ Buser with the presentation on the meaning of the 13 folds of the American flag. On the big screen was a special video of the significance of the miss- ing man table. Cathi Webster,our member, sang the national anthem and recited the meaning of the significance of the poppy on Memorial Day, and Dan Gromko, also a member, recited the invocation. Our deep appreciation to these members who volunteered their time and energy.
Special program attention paid tribute to ser- vice members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, highlighting our club service members who have passed-on. The photos were shown on the big screen and the selected songs, (We’ll meet again” and “I’ll be seeing you” were especial- ly chosen as they were the most popular songs of WWII. A solemn audience looked on, some with tears. A special guest speaker (on video), was President Ronald Reagan . He spoke of the significance of freedom and those who preserve it!
VFRC President Joe Carroll paid special at- tention to the club volunteers who in the last 2-1/2 years who worked very hard to prepare and present these programs. Special thanks to Marie Brogna, event executive planner and sec- retary for all her hard work.
Mark your calendar for the annual summer social event in the ballroom, on August 16th, friday night featuring “The Big T music show” 7-10 PM with additional dance videos from 6-7 PM.
“Its 5 o’clock somewhere” tables/tickets avail- able on July 23, 25, 30 and August 1, in the Arts and Crafts room, 9.30 - 11.30 AM. Admission $5.00. BYOF/B.
To view pictures of the Memorial Day event
see club web site, Cascadesvfrc.Org
Upcoming club meetings and events
consist of the commemoration of the tragic day 911 celebrate Patriots Day/POW-MIA re- membrance month.
Annual 1st Responders Day recognition in late October.
Annual Pearl Harbor remembrance day in De- cember.
The VFRC co- joins with the mens club to man- age the annual “Closest to the pin” golf event and the annual dinner dance on veterans day.
Joe Carroll - VFRC president jcarroll@collector.Org
Marie Brogna - Exec Secretary/Event Planner/ Photographer - Caramia2511@aol.Com
Russ Buser - Senior Club Advisor russbuser@aol.Com
Photos from the yard sale and 2nd annual dinner dance.
Looking for your photo...visit our website CascadesVFRC.org
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