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11/28/2023 - Children of The American Revolution makes a donation to our Post.
Zoe Mogen, of the Children of The American Revolution and her mother, Melissa Mogen, of the Daughters of The American Revolution, attended our Post's November business meeting. At that time Zoe, President and Chaplin of the Washington Elm Society of The Children of The American Revolution, presented a donation to Commander Robert Steinberg. Zoe also read a presentation regarding the Battle of Monmouth. "We Thank You Zoe" |
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Veterans Day 2023
This is photo of the veterans of our post that attended the Veterans Day Celebration. L-R: David Silberstein, Rich Petersson, Frank Barletta, Jim Garofalo, Paul Roberts, Bill Hunt, Bob Croland, Kevin Finn, Phil Caffrey, Boyd Lowry, Bob Howard, Sal Danna, Russ Campbell, Bob Steinberg.
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On 11/6, veterans of Thomas D. Egan Glen Rock VFW Post 850, joined in the celebration "A Life of Service" hosted by the Wyckoff YMCA. Seen below is Commander Robert Steinberg presenting a donation check to the Y for their efforts. We would like to thank the Y and Hackensack Meridian Health for their contribution to veteran health and welfare.
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10/23: Our Quarter Master, Rich Petersson and his lovely wife Marcia, visited the WWII "D" Day landing sites in Normandy and shared some pictures. God Bless all of our fallen brothers and sisters.
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9/27/23: Thomas D. Egan VFW Post 850 wants to thank our guests from, Children Of The American Revolution and Daughters Of The American Revolution for coming to our meeting and honoring Vietnam Era Veterans. History shows that when Vietnam Vets returned home, the welcoming was anything but. The two groups wanted to welcome the vets home and presented commemorative pins.
8/23: Banner Project - A private citizen committee, the "Military Tribute Banner Committee", which is composed of residents and veterans, has asked the Mayor and Council for permission to start a banner program as a tribute to those residents who served in the military. Former Councilman William "Skip" Huisking presented the case for the banners at the July 26 council meeting.
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5/29/23: We want to thank Mayor Kristine Morieko, for her proclamation that Memorial Day 2023, would by Buddy Poppy Day in Glen Rock.
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5/3/23: Please join us in congratulating Paul Roberts on receiving an award pin for 50 years of membership into the VFW. Actually, Paul has been a member since 1969. Paul has held many positions at the VFW. We thank Paul for his service to country and community.
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5/3/23: Some of the veterans of the Thomas D. Egan Glen Rock VFW Post 850 had the opportunity to attend ceremonies on the Mall in Washington DC, along with members of Williamstown HS. The ceremonies were sponsored by the Honor Flight Network.
Honor Flight is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. The mission's goal is the showing of our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans.
Honor Flight is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission. The mission's goal is the showing of our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans.
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3/29/23: 50th Anniversary Of The End Of The Vietnam War.
March 29, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American Troops from Vietnam.
In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day.
March 29, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam - March 29, 1973. Only U.S. embassy personnel and support staff remained in South Vietnam until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The Vietnam Era lasted 11/1/55 – 5/15/75. More than 58,000 Americans were killed and many thousands more were wounded, injured, or determined to be missing in action. Today, there are 7 million Vietnam era vets living in America and abroad.
"The Vietnam War is a story of service members of different backgrounds, colors and creeds who came together to complete a daunting mission," the proclamation states. "It is a story of Americans from every corner of our nation who left the warmth of family, voluntarily or involuntarily, to serve the country they loved. It is a story of patriots who braved the line of fire, who cast themselves into harm's way to fight for their country and the soldier next to them. They fought hour after hour, day after day to preserve the liberties we hold dear."
The proclamation also states: "In one of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected — to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again."
Please stand with us and reach out to everyone you know that served in our military during the Vietnam era, and just say “Welcome Home and Thank You”.
Please take the time to look at this video.
https://vimeo.com/801662741
Thomas D. Egan VFW Post 850
[email protected]
March 29, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American Troops from Vietnam.
In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day.
March 29, 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam - March 29, 1973. Only U.S. embassy personnel and support staff remained in South Vietnam until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The Vietnam Era lasted 11/1/55 – 5/15/75. More than 58,000 Americans were killed and many thousands more were wounded, injured, or determined to be missing in action. Today, there are 7 million Vietnam era vets living in America and abroad.
"The Vietnam War is a story of service members of different backgrounds, colors and creeds who came together to complete a daunting mission," the proclamation states. "It is a story of Americans from every corner of our nation who left the warmth of family, voluntarily or involuntarily, to serve the country they loved. It is a story of patriots who braved the line of fire, who cast themselves into harm's way to fight for their country and the soldier next to them. They fought hour after hour, day after day to preserve the liberties we hold dear."
The proclamation also states: "In one of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected — to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again."
Please stand with us and reach out to everyone you know that served in our military during the Vietnam era, and just say “Welcome Home and Thank You”.
Please take the time to look at this video.
https://vimeo.com/801662741
Thomas D. Egan VFW Post 850
[email protected]