Bolivar to honor Bataan Death March survivor with park dedication.
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 08:05 AM
by Missouri
Jane Weiler and Phyllis Hamilton knew their dad was a prisoner of war during World War II.
But not until they read the manuscript for a book detailing his war experiences -- which he rarely discussed -- did they realize the horrors he endured.
Their dad, John Playter, survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines and the torpedoing of a Japanese ship filled with American war prisoners.
He witnessed unspeakable cruelty at the hands of his Japanese captors, endured withering bouts of malaria and resorted to eating locusts fried in Barbasol shaving cream to keep from starving to death.
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Dept of Mo Surgeon
Friday, July 4, 2008 at 03:18 AM
by Missouri
VFW Department of Missouri Surgeon, Bob Wonnell, is joined by Allen Huff of
Boy Scout Troop 225 of Clinton to assist VFW Post 1894 of Clinton, MO as the
Post raises the "Flags on the Square". The VFW in Clinton has traditionally
placed their "Flags on the Square" in support of the communities Olde Glory
Days Celebration. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894 has long worked with
community youth groups like the Boy Scouts of America and the Jr. ROTC
programs. Your Veterans of Foreign Wars wishes all a Happy Independence
Day.
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Celebrating 232 Years of Freedom and Liberty
Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 01:38 PM
by Missouri
As we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of our nation’s independence, let us pause to remember the victories in battle and the blood that was shed to preserve our freedoms. Let us give thanks to our forefathers for their vision of liberty, life and the pursuit of happiness. Most importantly, let us pay tribute to our nation’s greatest assets: our servicemen and servicewomen in uniform who so proudly serve our nation in peace and defend our freedoms in war. We salute you for your dedication to duty and service to country. Thank you from the 2.4 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliaries.
God bless America.
George Lisicki
VFW Commander-in-Chief
(source)
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Dept of Missouri Convention Raffle
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 09:01 PM
by Missouri
The Department of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars would like to extend congratulations to the following winners of the 2008 Annual Raffle to benefit the Veterans Service Program. A total of eleven prizes were awarded Friday, June 20, 2008, at a drawing held poolside of the Holiday Inn Express, Columbia, Missouri, in events coinciding with the 88th Annual Department Convention of the VFW. Prizes awarded ranged from $2,500.00 - $200.00.
1ST PLACE WILLIAM A. RULE $2,500.00
KANSAS CITY MO
2ND PLACE DALE O. MILLOY $1,000.00
ST. LOUIS, MO
3RD PLACE MARVIN A. FISHER $500.00
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
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Lowe’s, Home Depot offer July 4 discount
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 08:59 PM
by Missouri
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Jun 27, 2008 15:17:33 EDT
For several days during the July Fourth holiday period, two national home-improvement retailers will again offer 10 percent discounts to active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and their immediate families.
Be prepared to show your military ID or other proof of service.
Lowe’s Companies Inc. is offering the 10 percent discount from now through Monday, July 7. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases up to $5,000.
Home Depot will offer the 10 percent discount from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, for purchases up to $2,000.
Some items do not qualify for the discount, so check the store for details. To be sure, stop in at the customer-service desk to ask whether you can get the special military discount on particular items. For example, Lowe’s does not offer the discount for sales on Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.
The two national retailers have offered the holiday discounts for the last several years.
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VFW Says 'Thank You!' For New GI Bill
Friday, June 27, 2008 at 08:50 PM
by Missouri
10-year VFW lobbying effort comes to fruition
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 27, 2008 – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting Congress for the overwhelming passage of a new GI Bill for the 21st Century. The bill, S. 22, the "Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act," was attached to the war funding supplemental that the House passed June 19 by a vote of 416-12, and the Senate passed last night 92-6. President Bush is expected to quickly sign it into law.
"This is a tremendous victory for America's veterans, military, and their families," exclaimed VFW national commander George Lisicki, a Vietnam combat veteran from Carteret, N.J., "and we have Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia to thank for his rock-steady determination to get this bill passed."
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