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.