On 18 Dec 2001, a joint resolution (Public Law 107-89) was approved by Congress designating September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day“, a day of remembrance to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 11 Sept 2001, and those who’ve lost lives since then to … More Patriot Day – Sept 11
Patriot Day – Sept 11
We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
The community and local veterans gathered on 7 August 2024 at Pybus Public Market to honor recipients of the Purple Heart, a distinguished military decoration awarded to individuals wounded or killed in combat. The ceremony featured the Presentation of Colors by our VFW Post and American Legion Post 10, and … More We are Proud to be a Purple Heart Community
Remembering Larry Strozyk
Last December, we lost a true comrade and our friend Larry Strozyk. When I arrived at this Post in 2005, Larry was the face of our organization. He had all the answers to questions I was asking about our Post operations, veterans outreach, community involvement, even down to how we … More Remembering Larry Strozyk
Commander’s Letter – May 2022
APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Our normally festive Apple Blossom weekend was subject to inclement weather and other issues that saw fewer volunteers than expected to carry the banner of a Washington Fallen Hero. The Post was hosting Nicole and Scot, our Gold Star family from the Spokane Valley, as they traveled … More Commander’s Letter – May 2022
Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
In keeping with the spirit of St Patrick’s Day throughout the month of March, I greet everyone with a hearty “Mora duit! (Hello).” We have officially entered the month of our 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Wenatchee Valley. We have a lot going on in … More Commander’s Letter – Mar 2022
Wreaths Across America 2020
This year, across the country at more than 2,200 participating locations like this one, there are millions of Americans gathering together safely as one nation to Remember, Honor, and Teach. We are all proud to be Americans that live in a free society made up of many people, from many … More Wreaths Across America 2020
Navy Service Dog Memorial
For more on this story, please see [this video produced by local news outlet, iFiberOne]
Honoring Our Own Fallen Hero!
Sgt. Leandro ‘Lando’ Jasso was returned to Wenatchee on Thursday, December 6th, for his final resting in Leavenworth on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Our Post, as well as American Legion Post 10, and Veterans from all over North Central Washington gathered to honor him in Wenatchee, and to honor and … More Honoring Our Own Fallen Hero!
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