VFW MO Post 5896 - Farmington

Veteran's Day 2009 at Farmington

Posted at 10:06 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

A day to reflect on freedom, pay tribute to veterans

By MARIDEE LAWSON
Daily Journal Staff Writer

FARMINGTON — “This is a day to reflect on the cost of our freedom and pay tribute to all veterans past and present who paid for our freedom, sometimes with their very lives,” Commander Tony Carroll of the Farmington VFW Post 5896, said at Wednesday’s Veterans Day service at the county courthouse. (Above center: Tony Carroll, Post Commander)

Farmington VFW Post 5896 also honored retired military Chief Petty Officer Leonard “Mac” McFadden for his service during the ceremony.  McFadden served more than 20 years in the United States military. He has been a member of the VFW for 72 years and was honored with a Citation of Special Recognition from the V.F.W. Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr. (Above right: CPO Leonard McFadden USN Ret.)

Special guest speaker Bob Wonnell, VFW department senior vice commander, said that generations have been giving of themselves to fight for this country. “They haven’t wanted anything in return and the number of people benefited can’t even be counted,” he said.  “Veterans have stepped in harms way to give others freedom and share an equal sense of pride as those who are serving today. Remind people on Veterans Day the service of those who are fighting. Remember the history and pass it on to future generations,” he concluded.  (Above center: Bob Wonnell, Sr. Vice Commander Dept. of Missouri)

Farmington V.F.W. Post 5896 Rifle Team, lead by MSG Jerry Rawlins USA (Ret.)

Veteran's Day 2009 Ceremony Program

Posted at 12:08 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

The following is the program for V.F.W. Post 5896 Veteran’s Day 2009 Ceremony.

The Veteran's Day ceremony will start at 11:00 a.m. at the St. François County Courthouse.  Farmington Mayor Stuart Landrum will speak first, followed by Dist. 106 Rep. Steven Tilley and than the main speaker State Senator Kevin Engler. Following the ceremony there will be food and refreshments for veterans at VFW Post 5896.  The program is as followed:  

                             VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM

              WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2009 * 11:00 A.M.

10:40   FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BLACK KNIGHT MARCHING BAND

                              KURT BAUCHE, DIRECTOR

11:00   INVOCATION BY:  JOEL MEADOR, V.F.W. POST 5896 CHAPLAIN

11:05   POSTING OF THE COLORS BY: F. H .S. AIR FORCE JROTC

                        COMMANDED BY CADET CAPT. WILLIAM ELLEDGE

                        AND LT. COL. STEVEN WENNINGER, USAF

11:10   NATIONAL ANTHEM, FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND

11:15   WELCOME / SPEAKER INTORDUCTION

                           TONY CARROLL, V.F.W. POST 5896 COMMANDER

11:20   GUEST SPEAKERS:  KEVIN ENGLER, STATE SENATOR 3RD DIST.

                                       STEVEN TILLEY, 106TH DIST. REPRESENTATIVE

                                       STUART (MIT) LANDRUM, FARMINGTON MAYOR

     SPECIAL GUEST:     BOB WONNELL, VFW DEPT. SR. VICE COMMANDER

                                      LEONARD "MAC" MCFADDEN, 72 YEAR VFW MEMBER     

11:45   PLACING OF WREATHS:

            AMERICAN LEGION POST 416, DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, VFW POST 5896,

            FARMINGTON AMVETS POST 113, AMERICAN WAR MOTHERS &

            DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

11:50   VOLLEY OF THREE SALUTE, V.F.W. POST 5896 RIFLE SQUAD

                 LED BY:   JERRY RAWLINS, PAST POST COMMANDER

11:55   "TAPS" BY:    KAYLA DRYE, FARMINGTON H.S. BAND BUGLER

12:00   BENEDICTION BY:    JOEL MEADOR, V.F.W. POST 5896 CHAPLAIN

Post 5896 Halloween Party 2009

Posted at 11:55 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

You know we had a good time at our party when the King & Queen of Hearts shows up at the Post, A.K.A. Bill and Mary Jane Wulfers.

As you can see even the Mob showed up at the Post party.

On the down side it looks like the Post Commander went Postal.

However on the tender side we even had a kitty cat purred her way in the Post.

The Vamp and his wife made a surprise appearence, its been a year since we've seen them.

Laborers Local 916 Donation to Camp Hope

Posted at 06:59 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

Farmington V.F.W. Post 5896 hosted a meeting between Laborers Union Local 916 and Camp Hope.  The officers and members of Local 916 wanted to help our veterans fighting the war on terrorism and did so with a generous donation of $1000.00 to Camp Hope.  Camp Hope is the dream of a father (Mike White, Camp Hope President) to honor to memory of his son Chris Neal White that was killed by an IED on June 20, 2006 in Iraq protecting our freedom.  The top priority of Camp Hope disabled veterans hunting lodge is so veterans will be able to enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and canoeing with the assistance of the volunteers at Camp with dignity. You can visit their website at www.chrisnealfarm.com and/or send a donation to Camp Hope P.O. Box 52, Farmington, MO 63640.  (L to R: Tony Carroll, Post Commander; Jerry Wells, Camp Hope Manager; Steve Bradley, Union Business Manager and Larry Moses, Local 916 President) Hope

Vietnam Veteran Portrait Unveiled at Post

Posted at 02:32 PM on Monday, October 12, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

Farmington V.F.W. Post 5896 unveiled a portrait of one of its past members Paul Ketcherside, Jr. a decorated Vietnam Veteran that died  39 years ago.  The portrait was presented to his sister Barbara Ketcherside (center) by Mike White, President of Camp Hope (right) and Tony Carroll, Post Commander (left).  The portrait was drawn and donated by world renowned artist Michael G. Reagan.  As a portrait artist for more than 30 years, Reagan has drawn approximately 10,000 portraits including over 1500 portraits of celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. presidents and other heads of state.  In addition, Reagan has drawn 1800 portraits of soldiers for family members through the fallen heroes project.

 

POW/MIA National Recognition Day 2009

Posted at 05:42 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony was held at Farmington VFW Post 5896 on Saturday, September 19, 2009 with an attendance of 70 people.  The Farmington High School Air Force JROTC performed the placing of the military service hats on the Missing Man Table and did an excellent job.  We had the honor of having two former POW's at the ceremony, pictured above left to right: J.D. Hughes and Chales King, both World War II, U.S. Army veterans.

Happy 50th Birthday Hawaii (Post Luau)

Posted at 12:07 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

Hawaii having its 50^th birthday as a State of this great Nation, VFW Post 5896 celebrated by having a Hawaiian Luau.  As you can see by the picture above Chrysten Whaley the Bartender and Tony Carroll the Post Commander were in the spirit of things.

The Hawaiian Luau was set up for family fun with children and grandchildren of Post members playing in the Post Park.  It was a beautiful day to be outside for this event as you can see from the pictures above and below.

Members and guests of the Post enjoyed the beautiful weather for the Hawaiian Luau.

Picture above: Bartender Tecia Fox is dressed and in the spirit for the Hawaiian Luau at the Post.

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