©By Larry Hume (VFW Post 8904)

Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 25, 2022 - Memorial Day is Monday, May 30th , 2022. United States Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon. All banks, schools, businesses, government offices and citizens that fly a US Flag that can be lowered are asked to please do so in honor of those Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. All other flags flying with the US Flag should also be lowered.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Irvin F. Hunter

Private Irvin F. Hunter
United States Army, World War I – Died in France, 1918
Company I, 144 Infantry Regiment – 36 Infantry Division

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Distributing Buddy Poppies This Saturday

May 20, 2022 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will be distributing Buddy Poppies Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Walmart in Center from 9am to 3pm.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Jackson Hale "Jake" Beavers

Private Jackson Hale “Jack” Beavers
World War I Veteran - 360 Infantry Regiment

Veterans Invited to Double Header Meal Deal with Breakfast, Fish Fry

VFW to Observe Victory in Europe (VE) Day

May 3, 2022 - Each year the World War II Allies remember May 8th, 1945, the date when they accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin so the surrender of Germany was authorized by his replacement, President of Germany Karl Donitz.

Gold Star Banner Families to be Recognized at Memorial Day Program

May 2, 2022 - The “Gold Star Banner” or service flag honors a family that has had a service member die during a period of war or hostilities. The Gold Star represents “sacrifice to the cause of liberty and freedom.”

VFW Loyalty Day Observance Rescheduled to May 2nd

April 27, 2022 - Due to a location conflict, the Loyalty Day Program will be held Monday, May 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, 1885 Historic Courthouse.

Every Veteran Has a Story: Bobby Allen Crump

Corporal Bobby Allen Crump
United States Marine Corps, World War II – Killed In Action
1st Marine Battalion, 1st Marine Division

VFW Post 8904 Invites Local Veterans to Breakfast

April 10, 2022 - Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at Estrella’s Restaurant, 224 Tenaha Street in Center on Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 a.m.

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