Commander Eric Larsen
presents Major Daniel Robinson with a certificate of appreciation.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9876 held its
traditional Veterans’ Day Ceremony on November 11th, 2012. Approximately 80
members, family and friends gathered to pay homage to the millions of
Veterans that have given their lives to secure the freedoms that we
currently enjoy.
The ceremony, arranged by the Post’s Junior Vice Commander, John “Pat”
Clark, started with the “Posting of Colors” by our Young Marines group. This
was followed by the singing of our National Anthem and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Commander Eric Larsen introduced the guest speaker, Major Daniel H. Robinson
of the United States Army. Major Robinson has a distinguished career in the
Army as a pilot and training officer. He has served in numerous countries
around the world including Iraq and Afghanistan. His current assignment is
the Deputy Commander of Detachment One of the Joint Prisoner of War/Missing
in Action Accounting Command. His responsibilities include searching out and
accounting for servicemen that have been reported as Prisoners of War or
Missing in Action in the Pacific Area.
In his presentation to our group he reminded us that there are tens of
thousands of servicemen that are still unaccounted for around the world. His
assignment is to help account for as many of these veterans as possible and
to bring closure to their families and loved ones.
Our Chaplain, Michael Warner, gave a prayer for the dedicated people that
are doing this most difficult job and a prayer for the men and women that
are even now on active duty risking their lives for our freedoms. The Post
then recognized our veterans in attendance and their respective branches of
service.
The presentations were followed by a buffet provided by the VFW Post 9876
Fred Estes Memorial Fund and the American Veterans Wives Club.
Jim congratulates Chaplain
Michael Warner as Sue from PMTV looks on.
“Sure, give me a couple of the
flowers.”
A minute of silence is held to
pay homage to veterans around the world.
Members enjoy coffee and beer
among family and comrades.
Poppy flowers sell like hot
cakes, with money raised going to charitable causes.
