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UPCOMING EVENTS
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
Wednesday, March 29th at 1PM
at the Post
ALL ARE WELCOME
Complimentary food & refreshments will be served
Bring your memorabilia & photos
Mark where you were on our Vietnam Map and maybe find a long lost friend!
Vendors will be on hand selling pins, hats, etc.
PAST EVENTS
Andrew Kula - Next stop...Washington DC!
VFW #5819 Voice of Democracy entrant Andrew Kula is pictured with VOD Chairman Paul Krisciunas and Ted Dziubek. Andrew was first selected as the winner at the Post 5819, then as the winner of the 19th District. That allowed him to advance to the state level which he also won! Next, he will compete at the national level in Washington DC for a $35,000 scholarship. The VOD contest provides annual themes to promote democracy and Americanism. All submissions are judged on originality, content and delivery. Andrew, a Lemont High School senior, presented his audio-essay at the awards dinner to a standing ovation.
Congratulations and good luck in Washington DC, Andrew!
Congratulations and good luck in Washington DC, Andrew!
Avery Devoy - Patriot's Pen Essay Winner
Ms Avery Devoy was selected as the Post #5819 Patriots Pen winner and received third place award at the 19th District awards banquet on 7 January in Villa Park. The Patriots Pen is an essay program for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders whose annual topics encourage reflection on the interaction between veterans and US history. Avery’s essay was selected from over 130 entries this year. She is pictured above with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Devoy. Congratulations, Avery.
Mr. Javier Martinez - Teacher of the Year!
19th District VFW recognition of Department IL Teacher of the Year (Smart-Maher) winner Mr Javier Martinez with (left to right) Dept IL Sr Vice Commander Brett Nila, 19th District Auxiliary Jr Vice President Victoria Cobbett, Post 5819 Commander Robert Rose, Mr Javier Martinez, 19th District Americanism Chair Tom Zilla, 19th District Commander Robert Zeman, & 19th District JA Cliff Bartelt.
Javier Martinez receives a Certificate of Merit!
President Diane Krisciunas and Americanism Chairman Victoria Cobbett present Javier Martinez with a Certificate of Merit as the #5819 nominee for the Smart-Maher exceptional educator award.
Veterans Day 2022
Ryder Lewis salutes Bob Lamont at the VFW on Veterans Day.
Veterans Day 2022
Veterans Day 2022
2022 Keepataw Days Parade
Photo Credit: Molly Hebda Photography
2022 Keepataw Days Parade
Photo Credit: Molly Hebda Photography
Andrew Kula receives Citation of Appreciation
Commander Robert Rose presented a Citation of Appreciation to Andrew Kula, a Senior at Lemont High School. Andrew called the VFW and volunteered to place flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day. He and his group placed them on the Sunday before Memorial Day and removed them the day after per the cemetery requirements.
The post supplied the flags that were donated by the Ace Hardware Corporation.
Pictured L-R: Chaplin -Ted Dziubek, Service Office - Robert Lamont, Commander - Robert Rose, Andrew Kula, Quartermaster - Don Guinta, and Jr Vice Commander - Jim Andrulewicz.
The post supplied the flags that were donated by the Ace Hardware Corporation.
Pictured L-R: Chaplin -Ted Dziubek, Service Office - Robert Lamont, Commander - Robert Rose, Andrew Kula, Quartermaster - Don Guinta, and Jr Vice Commander - Jim Andrulewicz.
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022
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