Lakewood Memorial VFW

93-year old World War II Marine Veteran and code talker Thomas Begay sings the U.S. Marine Corps hymn in Navajo. Happy 242nd birthday, Marines!

FROM THE CHAPLAIN: All my comrades and friends of Lakewood Memorial VFW Post 8615, an update on it's status; On 9-3-19 we finally had a hearing with a National Hearing Officer appointed by the Commander-in-Chief to hear our appeal for suspension and seizure of the post by Department of CA and District 4 to be overturned. The hearing officer has 1 week to digest and condense the various testimonies and send to the National Commander-in-Chief for his review and verdict. The Com...mander-in-Chief then has up to 30 days to issue that verdict. In the meantime we are still in limbo. The post has been in existence since 1932 and literally thousands of proud veterans who served in combat zones for the USA have contributed over the decades to it's legacy. When the post is reactivated we will need a LOT of help and support both from within the membership as well as the communities we serve. The challenges will be many but we can overcome. For now all we can do is trust in the Lord that His will will be done and He will direct the VFW C-n-C to do the right thingFR See more

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of Memorial Day, fly the United States flag at half staff from sunrise until NOON , and then raise it to full height from noon to sundown.

#WisdomWednesday: "And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." --Joseph Rodman Drake

You are invited to join in the city's annual tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States armed forces, as well as to honor the members of local veterans organizations who have died during the past year. The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Lakewood Veterans Memorial Plaza at Del Valle Park. The memorial and Douglas jet fighter, both renovated in 2015, are located on Woodruff Avenue, between Henrilee Street and Arbor Road. The keynote speaker for this year's ceremony is Don Walsh, Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and Second Vice Commander and Chaplain of American Legion Post 496. Walsh served as a communications technician throughout South Vietnam and has been a member of the American Legion in New York and California for over 40 years.

It is with a saddened heart to announce we will no longer have Friday dinners or Sunday breakfast because of the post being closed down by the district. Thanks to all of you that have supported us and made them successful.It is with a saddened heart to announce we will no longer have Friday dinners or Sunday breakfast because of the post being closed down by the district. Thanks to all of you that have supported us and made them successful.

PROCLAMATION ON PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND POLICE WEEK. On Peace Officers Memorial Day and throughout Police Week, we express our unending gratitude to our Nation's law enforcement officers. Those brave men and women selflessly confront danger to protect our families and defend our communities. We also honor those in blue who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. We are especially mindful of the tremendous sacrifices of the 106 heroes who laid down their ...Continue reading

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and our chef Angel is preparing a special breakfast starting at 9:00 to 11:00 for a donation of $8.00. Eggs any style Corned beef sos Ham bacon. Sausage Hash browns... Toast. Biscuits and gravy She will have a rose for all moms Please join us, we are open to the public Our canteen will have Bloody Mary’s for $2.00 during breakfast hours Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms See more

There will be a meeting tomorrow May 11 2018. A reporter from the Long Breach Press Telegram will be present before & after the meeting to get input from the members. We will discuss why we are on Suspension & how to get off during the meeting.. Please, let's show our support!!