Don "Bubba" Abbott, husband of D4 President Becky, was taken to the hospital on Sunday with a throat problem and he couldn't swallow. Doctors did a procedure to help remove the infection and some scar tissue from the trache he had done last year. Everything looks good & he may be able to come home 7/28/10. They are waiting for the biopsy to come back. Please keep Bubba in your prayers. Cards can be sent to:
Don "Bubba" Abbott
11630 Hanover Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Past Department President Marti Bridges had surgery Tuesday (7/27/10) morning to open up her right carotid artery. Surgery went well and she should be home in the next day or two. Please keep her in your prayers. Cards may be sent to:
Marti Bridges
311 Collingwood Ave.
Whitehall, OH 43213
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Combs/Comedy State Golf Tournament was once again a great success. Post 3343 Clyde did an outstanding job hosting the tournament dispite the fact their post home was still under restoration after their fire.
There were 224 "golfers" that participated in the event.
The winner of the golf club raffle was Willie Eddeys from Post 5803 Van Wert.
Team Winners were:
First place Bob Campbell, Dave Camp (Post 66), Wayne Smith, Brad Meeker (Post 2984).
Second place Charles Bunker, Eric Bunker (Post 3265), John Leatherman, Bob Bauer (Post 8218).
Third place Brian Bishoff, Brian Priebe (Post 7572), Brent Shinabery, Bud Reed (Post 5803).
State Commander Sam Compton participated in this years event again with his "Sponge Bob" golf balls. But I understand his team did not use many of his shots.
Golfers present voted to award Akron the 2012 Combs/Comedy State Golf Tournament.
There were 224 "golfers" that participated in the event.
The winner of the golf club raffle was Willie Eddeys from Post 5803 Van Wert.
Team Winners were:
First place Bob Campbell, Dave Camp (Post 66), Wayne Smith, Brad Meeker (Post 2984).
Second place Charles Bunker, Eric Bunker (Post 3265), John Leatherman, Bob Bauer (Post 8218).
Third place Brian Bishoff, Brian Priebe (Post 7572), Brent Shinabery, Bud Reed (Post 5803).
State Commander Sam Compton participated in this years event again with his "Sponge Bob" golf balls. But I understand his team did not use many of his shots.
Golfers present voted to award Akron the 2012 Combs/Comedy State Golf Tournament.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
LISA JEFFERS
"CAME TO THE VA HOSPITAL WITH KEITH FOR A ROUTINE VISIT AND THEY END UP RUSHING ME TO THE ER!!!! WHATS UP WITH THAT!!!!
Lisa accompanied Keith Jeffers (Dept. Judge Advocate) to the VA Hospital for a visit as County Veterans Service Officer and ended up in the ER due to an rapid heart beat. The good news is that Lisa sames to be okay for now.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
DON EVANS
Donald D. Evans, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at the Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland. Arrangements are pending at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory in Van Wert.
Don was our FT Wayne VAVS Repr. for Ft Wayne, IN VA Medical Center and past VFW District 2 Commander.
Don was our FT Wayne VAVS Repr. for Ft Wayne, IN VA Medical Center and past VFW District 2 Commander.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
CHLOE WILLIAMS
It is with sadness that I report the passing of Past Department President Chloe Williams. Chloe passed on 7/13/2010 at 4:20 pm. Funeral arrangements will be posted when available.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Jim Dickens Surgery
Just wanted to like everyone know hip revision went very well.
In July 6th & out July 9th. Therapy going very well also.
Sorry can't attend C of A in Columbus. Thanks everyone for their calls & cards.
JIM
In July 6th & out July 9th. Therapy going very well also.
Sorry can't attend C of A in Columbus. Thanks everyone for their calls & cards.
JIM
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
No-Pledge Decision
VFW National Commander Slams Massachusetts School Committee No-Pledge Decision
KANSAS CITY, MO., June 30, 2010 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appalled over an Arlington, Mass., school committee decision to reject a 17-year-old student’s request to allow others to voluntarily recite the Pledge of Allegiance because some educators are concerned “that it would be hard to find teachers willing to recite it.”
Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the decision is particularly egregious while America is at war and preparing to celebrate Independence Day.
“I find it unconscionable that on the eve of our most patriotic holiday we are confronted with another reminder that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely receded from the collective public mind,” he said. “Even worse is knowing that this school decision occurred just down the road from Lexington and Concord, where the opening battles of our Revolutionary War were fought. This is just another galling example of the total lack of respect some have for America’s freedoms and values.”
The decision by Arlington school officials to disallow recital of the pledge was made even though it would be strictly voluntary for teachers and students alike and in spite of receiving a petition signed by 700 people, along with letters of support from lawmakers including Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)
“Flying the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing our National Anthem are traditions worth maintaining and certainly worth passing on to our nation’s youth — it’s imperative that we do,” said Tradewell. “The 1.5 million members of the VFW find this school decision extremely disrespectful to the members of our armed forces, to those who served in uniform before them, and to history, and we hope that the parents and the community rise up and force a change before the school decides that calling someone an American is now politically incorrect.”
KANSAS CITY, MO., June 30, 2010 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appalled over an Arlington, Mass., school committee decision to reject a 17-year-old student’s request to allow others to voluntarily recite the Pledge of Allegiance because some educators are concerned “that it would be hard to find teachers willing to recite it.”
Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., said the decision is particularly egregious while America is at war and preparing to celebrate Independence Day.
“I find it unconscionable that on the eve of our most patriotic holiday we are confronted with another reminder that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely receded from the collective public mind,” he said. “Even worse is knowing that this school decision occurred just down the road from Lexington and Concord, where the opening battles of our Revolutionary War were fought. This is just another galling example of the total lack of respect some have for America’s freedoms and values.”
The decision by Arlington school officials to disallow recital of the pledge was made even though it would be strictly voluntary for teachers and students alike and in spite of receiving a petition signed by 700 people, along with letters of support from lawmakers including Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)
“Flying the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing our National Anthem are traditions worth maintaining and certainly worth passing on to our nation’s youth — it’s imperative that we do,” said Tradewell. “The 1.5 million members of the VFW find this school decision extremely disrespectful to the members of our armed forces, to those who served in uniform before them, and to history, and we hope that the parents and the community rise up and force a change before the school decides that calling someone an American is now politically incorrect.”
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