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VFW Post 8904 Cancels September 11th Remembrance Program

September 11, 2024 - It is raining now in Center and forecasted to rain all day, so we are canceling the VFW Patriots Day program that was scheduled for 9 am this morning. Thanks for your continued support. We hope to see everyone next year.

Flag Half-Staff Alert for Patriot’s Day

September 9, 2024 - In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of those killed that day in 2001.

US Flags and other flags flying with it should be lowered to half-staff at Sunup on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, and raised at sundown the same day. It is permissible to lower them the evening before on September 10.

If you have outdoor flags that cannot be lowered, respect for the day can be shown by tying a black cord or ribbon to the top of the mast.

God Bless America

VFW, Auxiliary Wreath Ceremony Honors V J Day

September 4, 2024 - On Monday, September 2, 2024, VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary held a wreath-laying in honor of V J (Victory over Japan) Day. On this day, 79 years ago, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese signed the instrument of surrender that ended World War II.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Joseph Louis Adams

Seaman Apprentice Joseph Louis Adams
United States Navy, World War I – Died Nonbattle
Great Lakes Naval Training Center

Quilts of Valor Nominations

August 27, 2024 - Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 is a partner with the Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project—Quilts of Valor (QOV). This recognition program, which began on Memorial Day, 2018, under the leadership of Dr.Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Texas A&M, AgriLife Extension, is designed to honor our local veterans for their selfless service to our country.

VFW Post 8904 Recognizes Two Members in Appreciation for Their Service

August 23, 2024 - At the August 19, 2024 meeting, two presentations were made by VFW Post 8904 Commander Mike Wulf.

From left: Post Commander Mike Wulf and Post Chaplain Richard Lundie

Every Veteran Has a Story: Van Buren Shofner

Private Van Buren Shofner
United States Army, World War I
Battery C, 131 Field Artillery, 36 Division

VFW Post 8904 to Host VJ Day Observance

August 13, 2024 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will hold an observance on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center.

VFW to Host Remembrance of Iraq War Veterans

August 12, 2024 - August 31, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will ensure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation that included US Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. of Center, Texas who was killed in action are never forgotten by the American people.

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©By Larry Hume (VFW Post 8904)