Viet Nam Commemorative Partner Cremony

The 1st of many events for the VFW 2850 Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program was held
on 18th July 2015.  Opening remarks was done by Jan Beckman, Committee  Secretary.  Chuck Loeffler, Committee Events Coordinator presented the  Program Guidelines.  Guest Speakers Brian Cummins, City Councilman & Bill Willoughby, Maj,USA, Ret. presented  City Resolution of Recognition, DOD Certificate and Flag to Ray Diaz Post Commander.  Mr. Willoughby presented individual Certificates of Honor to the Vietnam Veterans.  POW/MIA presentation followed presented by Danny Hubbard, Jr Vice Commander.  The Missing Man Table Ceremony was conducted by Rick Jones, Vice Chairman, and Tom Forkapa Sr Vice Commander.  Post Chaplain delivered the final prayer dedication honoring all Vietnam Veterans and Families. He also made a memorable prayer dedication honoring the 4 Marines and 1 USN member killed in Chatanooga, TN.  Tom Forkapa delivered the Final Taps presentation.  That was followed by the annual picnic and
cake cutting.  It was a very successful and memorable occasion,,,,, Thank  You  All   "Doc"

VFW 2850 Hosts First Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Event for 2015

VFW 2850 conducted their first Vietnam Commemorative Partner event on July 18th, 2015.  It was attended by local community veterans and families of veterans of all services and deployed active duty personnel. Opening remarks were made by Jan Beckman, Secretary, Commemorative Partner Committee. The objectives were to not only thank Vietnam Veterans but also those of Afghanistan, Iraq and those presently serving overseas.   Guest speakers were Cleveland City Councilman Brian Cummins and Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army for the State of Ohio William "Bill" Willoughby Major, USA, Retired.  City councilman Cummins presented a City Resolution  Certificate and DOD Certificate of The Commemorative Partner to Post Commander, Ray Diaz.
Each Veteran iin attendance was presented with individual certificates of honor for their service in the Republic of Vietnam.  That was followed up by POW MIA presentation by the Post's Junior Vice Commander,  Danny Hubbard and Missing Man Table Ceremony presented by Rick Jones, Vice Chairman of VFW 2850 Commemorative Partner Committee.  Local MIA's  still listed as missing as of this year were honored and recognized.  Post Chaplain Art ledger led everyone in prayer and made a memorable mention to the 5 Service members killed in Chatanooga, TN by name.  The Post Senior Vice Commander played Taps at the very end.  It was a very memorable event. 

 

VFW 2850

3296 W 46th Street

Cleveland, OH  44102

The VFW 2850 Commemorative Partner Ceremony and presentation being held on the 18th of July, 2015 @ 4:00pm is open to all local residents, Veterans, and Families of Veterans who may have lost someone or are presently in the Armed Forces serving. You do not have to be a Veteran or VFW Member to attend!!

 

Latest Update

We are scheduled to have 2 Guest Speakers at the Commemorative Partner Ceremony.

 

 

Cleveland Ward 14 Councilman Brian Cummins

William Willoughby Major, USA  Retired,  Civilian Aid Emeritis to the Secretary of the Army.  
 

Also it looks like Fox 8 News may be covering the event....not in stone yet.  I will update everyone as I get updated information.

John Meehan
Chairman