September 7, 2015 - In honor of Patriot’s Day and the over 3000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 all Flags should be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 11until sunset. Be sure to lower all flags as no flag should ever fly higher that the US Flag. If you have a flag that cannot be lowered you can tie a black ribbon or cord at the top to show respect for the day.
September 1, 2015 -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).
August 26, 2015 - 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).
August 17, 2015 - August 31st, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operation in Iraq and the Veterans of Foreign Wars have added it to their commemorative calendar to insure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation are never forgotten by the American people.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary invite all Iraq Veterans and the public to a remembrance program to be held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse, Monday, August 31st at 10:30 am.
Basil Arhtur Coats
Staff Sergeant, United States Army Air Forces
Crew 67, 571st Bomber Squadron, 390th Bomber Group
B-17 Bomber Waist Gunner - German Prisoner of War
July 20, 2015 - During the dog days of summer Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary invite area Junior High and High School students to start thinking about entering one of the youth essay programs available to them. Home schooled students are also eligible to enter.
July 7, 2015 - VFW Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary were joined by Uncle Sam on Saturday, July 4th as they visited the staff, residents and veterans at Holiday Nursing Home.
Afterwards Uncle Sam stopped by Walmart and wished shoppers and workers a happy 4th.