On May 28th the Chapter helped celebrate Memorial Day at Fenton Park. Our Honor Guard executed the Three-volley salute and played taps at the conclusion of the ceremony. Chapter President, Dan Crowe and Chapter Treasurer, Tom Brophy were guest speakers.
Fundraisers
Sarah Wallace was a special guest of the Chapter this Trivia Night. Eleven years ago to the day her brother Sgt. Brandon Wallace was killed in Falluja, Iraq. Sarah was recognized for her sacrifice and given a commemorative book and a special quilt from the ladies of Quilts of Valor.
On May 26th the Chapter held fundraisers at the Dierberg's stores in Fenton, Arnold, and Wildwood. We thank the store managers, their patrons, and all the volunteers that made the event a success.
Craig Mathews
April 4th Meeting
Dan Crowe, Bill De Armond, Ken House, Larry Eckhoff and Tom Brophy
Norm Franklin
Chapter 1028 Newsletter
Dan Crowe
Paul Dillon, President of POW-MIA Museum, displays a recently published book used as a learning tool for elementary and middle schools students. N IS FOR NEVER FORGET is a compelling journey through wartime history, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POWs), those missing in action (MIA), and their families.
​On April 14th the Chapter held its second Trivia Night event at American Legion Post 162 in Lemay. Eighteen tables were filled with approximately 125 attendees. A good time was had by all.
In addition to the many individual donations for the Silent Auction, the following organizations made significant contributions for the attendance prizes:
Grand Slam Restaurant & Bar
Michell James Salon
Great Clips (Hampton Village)
A Special Thank You to:
​Texas Road House (Kirkwood)
Numerous gift cards and bags of peanuts with coupons.
Julieann Najar, Founder of "A Soldiers Wish List presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Chapter 1028 for its support of deployed troops.
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Our distinguished judges: The Honorable Larry Eckhoff, the Honorable Bill De Armond, and the Honorable Don Aird
Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028
Click Honor Flight tab at left for photos and video.
President Dan Crowe
The Final Tally
Tom Brophy, Steve Fonod and StanNelms
L. to R. Don Aird, Dave Bierman, Dennis Filla, Dan Wilson and Edward Ucinski
Some of the volunteers who made the night a success
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Vietnam Veterans of America
Kathy Soehngen representing Oakville Band Parents' Association spoke to the Chapter about the high school's planned trip Normandy, France in 2019.
April - June 2018
At the Meetings
Treasurer Tom Brophy