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PAST EVENTS
Back to School!
Some of our VFW members visited and spoke with RHO members at Lemont High School.
Robert Wostratzky - Teacher of the Year
Honoring Robert Wostratzky as this year's VFW Post 5819's Teacher of the Year. - Robert Wostratzky
(Social Studies & RHO Society teacher). Thank you for all you do, Robert!
(Social Studies & RHO Society teacher). Thank you for all you do, Robert!
Tis the Season....
It takes a village to put together the annual Children's Christmas Party. Thank you to all our volunteers!!!
Celebrating our Essay Winners!
The VFW awarded scholarship prizes to three high school students who were chosen as Voice of Democracy Essay Winners. These students are pictured here with Paul & Diane Krisciunas.
Celebrating our Essay Winners!
These two lucky students were selected as finalists and will move on to the next round of the essay competition. Good luck!
Celebrating our Essay Winners!
The VFW awarded scholarship prizes for Patriot Pen Essay Winners in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade. Sixth Grade Winners are pictured here with Paul & Diane Krisciunas.
Celebrating our Essay Winners!
The VFW awarded scholarship prizes for Patriot Pen Essay Winners in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade. Seventh Grade Winners are pictured here with Paul & Diane Krisciunas.
Celebrating our Essay Winners!
The VFW awarded scholarship prizes for Patriot Pen Essay Winners in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade. Eighth Grade Winners are pictured here with Paul & Diane Krisciunas.
District 19 Memorial Service
VFW District 19 Memorial Service hosted by our 22 Honor VFW Post 5819 on Sunday April 27, 2025
TRIVIA NIGHT - April 2025
Over 50 people joined us at the post for our April Trivia Night. Fun was had by all!
Vietnam Veteran's Day 2025
Don Guinta welcomes attendees to the Vietnam Veteran's Day Ceremony.
Vietnam Veteran's Day 2025
Guest Speaker Scott Johnson tells his story at the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony.
Congratulations, Christopher!
Eagle Scout Christopher Kenney receives his Scout Of The Year Award at the VFW State Convention.
Christopher Kenny is Scout of the Year!
Scout of the Year, Christopher Kenny, poses for a picture with Post Senior Vice Commander Joe Martin and Adjutant Victor Fischer at the State Convention.
St. Patrick's Day 2025
Continuing the long tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day at the VFW Post with the Bagpipers!
Interviews at Lemont High School
A Lemont High School student requested to interview members of the Lemont VFW for her speech class. Pictured here with the LHS Student are Robert Chavez, Jim Andrulewicz, and Victor Fischer.
LHS Interview
Post member Robert Chavez is interviewed by a Lemont High School student for her speech class.
Congratulations!
Representing Post 5819
Robert Chavez, Vic Fischer, and Robert Lamont at Senator Curran's Senior Fair at the Lemont Core.
Keepataw Days Parade 2024
Post 5819 served as color guards for the Great Lake's Navy Band in the Keepataw Parade!
Keepataw Days Parade 2024
Post 5819 served as color guards for the Great Lake's Navy Band in the Keepataw Parade!
Keepataw Days Parade 2024
Post 5819 served as color guards for the Great Lake's Navy Band in the Keepataw Parade!
CHECK IT OUT!
Exciting upgrades at the post! Before and after pics of our signage!
CHECK IT OUT!
Exciting upgrades at the post! Before and after pics of our signage!
Teacher of the Year!!!
Commander Rose presents Lemont River Valley Teacher Leah Johnson her Teacher Of The Year Award. Pictured from left to right: Commander Rose, Teacher Leah Johnson, and Adjutant Victor Fischer.
The award was presented on Friday January 19, 2024 at the Lemont River Valley School.
The award was presented on Friday January 19, 2024 at the Lemont River Valley School.
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