Naval Station Everett will host a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Event on December 7th, 2012 at 10:30a.m.
Please RSVP by contacting troy.schulz@navy.mil or by calling 425-304-3357.
If you would like to attend, and do not have a valid Military I.D., please send your full name, date of birth, and drivers license number and state to troy.schulz@navy.mil
District 1 Raffle
46” Samsung Smart TV
Slim Model
All proceeds will fund District 1 Operational Budget for 2012-2013
Tickets are on sale NOW!
$5.00 per raffle ticket
Contact your Post Commander!
Drawing will be held on January 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
VFW Post #2100
2711 Oaks Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Checks payable to: VFW District 1
We look forward to your support!
Members of VFW Post 1040, VFW Post 8870, American Legion Post 37, and the public gathered at Veterans Park in Lynnwood on Saturday, November 11, 2012 to commemorate Veterans Day.
Although the day was damp and chilly, the weather could not dampen the attendee’s respect for those that have served.
The keynote address was given by Michael Reagan, the founder of the Fallen Heroes Portrait Project.
Michael Reagan has raised over ten million dollars for charities across the country; primarily with his artwork. Now Michael has begun what he calls “the most important project he has ever done”, The Fallen Hero Portrait Project. He is creating portraits of all of the Fallen, free of charge for their families. So far he has completed over 3000 free portraits. In 2007 Michael was awarded the American Legion’s Patriot Award and in 2009 the VFW Commander in Chief Gold Medal of Merit. Then in 2010 he was named the 2010 Veteran Volunteer of the Year in Washington State.
On April, 10, 1968, after serving his country as a U.S. Marine, Michael returned home from Vietnam. He knew he had been spared for a reason and needed to discover what that reason was. While in ‘Nam, Michael drew portraits of his fellow Marines. In some cases, those images were all that returned home.
Michael developed an idea. He began drawing two portraits of a celebrity, giving them one and asking them to autograph the second original drawing. Then he donated the second drawing to local charity fund-raisers. Michael’s first drawing featured Warren Moon. He donated that drawing to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes fund-raiser, it fetched $1,800. Michael had discovered his purpose.
Since that time, Michael has completed over 10,000 portraits of more 2,000 different celebrities and notable personalities. His art is so popular that his method of obtaining priceless autographs has changed. Now when he draws portraits he asks the celebrity to autograph as many as 10 blank illustration boards. He continues to donate theses images to fund-raisers throughout the nation.
During an auction for Children’s Hospital Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners purchased a set of Michael’s lithographs that featured President George Bush and Barbara Bush for $12,000. Earlier in the same year an Original portrait of Harrison Ford was sold at a Museum of Flight charity fund-raiser for $7,500. These are just two examples of how Michael’s art benefits those in need.
Michael’s collection includes such notables as Bob Hope, Katherine and Audrey Hepburn, Red Skelton, and Ingrid Bergman. In addition, he has done drawings of every single Heisman Trophy winner and a majority of the NFL Hall of Fame members.
Then after working with five U.S. Presidents, Michael was asked to draw a special piece to commemorate President George W. Bush’s election and a portrait of the First Lady, Laura Bush. He personally presented the originals of these portraits to the President and First Lady. He has now been asked to do some work for the Presidential Library.
When the President saw his wife’s portrait he commented that Michael had caught the sparkle in Laura’s eyes. He said that “he loved her so much that he wanted to see that sparkle in her eyes every day so he would hang the portrait close to him so he would see it everyday”.
This story is much bigger than can be written here. For more information, please visit Michael’s Web site, www.michaelgreaganartist.com or www.fallenheroesproject.org. Feel free to contact Michael because he loves talking to people about his art. He once commented that he was given a gift and hoped he was doing what he was supposed to be doing with it. It is obvious that he is doing exactly that. He will never forget these losses. It’s all about Love and Respect!
**FREE MEALS ON VETERANS DAY
OLIVE GARDEN
Veterans Eat Free. Olive Garden Restaurants offer a free meal (with proof of service) from a list of several entrees on a special menu. This special is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, some Olive Garden restaurants will also give out a $10 gift card to veterans for a future visit.
APPLEBEE’S
Military Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members will be able to eat FREE at any Applebee’s across the U.S. on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2012. There will be six entrées available from the menu. Guests will be asked to show one ore more of the following as proof of Service: a U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person. For more information about Veterans Day at Applebee’s, visit the Applebee’s website http://www.applebees.com/vetDay/default.aspx
GOLDEN CORRAL
Golden Corral’s 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. The FREE dinner meal is a special “thank you tribute” to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to join us for Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation Monday dinner. To date, Golden Corral restaurants have provided over 2.2 million free meals and contributed over $3.3 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.
CHILI’S
FREE meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Chili’s is offering all Military Veterans past and present their choice of one of 6 meals. This offer is available during business hours at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included. All Desserts priced $5.oo for Veterans and active duty military. Simply show proof of military service. See flier for more information.
T.G.I. FRIDAYS
In recognition of Service, ALL Veterans and Active Duty personnel are invited to EAT FREE this Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. To get the free meal, service men and women will have to show proof of service. Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, a U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph in uniform, or wearing a uniform in person.
**Don’t forget T.G.I. Friday’s offer a 10% Discount for all Service men and women with proof of service all day everyday.
HOOTERS
FREE Meal, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov 11, 2012. Hooter’s is serving up 10 free boneless wings to military veterans all day on Veterans Day. Offer good for all veterans and active duty military personnel. Offer valid at participating Hooters, Dine-in only; open to all active duty and military veterans with valid military ID or proof of military service. Drink purchase required. For more information, visit, www.HootersVeteransDay.com.
SUBWAY
Free Six Inch Sub. Many Subway locations offer a free six inch sub to military veterans on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2012. However, Subway restaurants are franchises, so this offer may only be available in select locations. Please contact your local Subway for more information regarding Veteran’s day specials.
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT
Free doughnut. Available only at participating Krispy Kreme stores. Offer available to all active-duty, retirees & veterans on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11, 2012. Be sure to call ahead to verify your local Krispy Kreme is participating.
Denny’s Restaurants
All-you-can-eat Pancakes. ParticipatingDenny’s restaurants will be offering an all-you-can-eat pancakes meal on Monday, Nov 12, 2012. Remember to call ahead and verify that your local Denny’s is participating.
**OTHER DISCOUNTS ON VETERANS DAY
SKYRIDGE INN Bed & Breakfast
Free night stay. The Sky Ridge Inn B&B in Torrey, Utah is offering a free night stay to a veteran and a single guest. This offer is limited by availability of rooms. Reserving ahead of time is recommended. For reservations call (435) 425-3222.
CABELA’S OUTDOOR STORE
Veteran’s Day weekend, Cabela’s outdoor store is offering their employee discount to all veterans, active duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on Nov. 11 and 12. Dubbed a “Hometown Heroes” event, eligible shoppers will need to check in at a table at the store to receive a coupon for the discount. The discount varies from 5% to 50%, depending on item. Some items may be excluded.
HOME DEPOT and LOWES MILITARY DISCOUNT
The 10% military discount is available to: Active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members of all those groups are eligible. Customers requesting a discount must be able to show a valid military ID card or other proof of military service (a DD Form 214 or VFW membership may qualify).
SPORTSCLIPS
FREE haircut to active-duty military & veterans. Offer only available at select locations on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2012. Additionally, offers 20% discount on all services and products to Military and Veterans everyday. Sports Clips is currently participating in the Help-A-Hero program which provides free call time to deployed or hospitalized military personnel. Please call to verify local participation.
SLEEP NUMBER STORES
This year Sleep number is offering a couple of discounts. Among these are $600.00 off on all I8 or M7 beds, 30% off all bedding items, and 0% interest on 24 months financing. This is only available to military and veterans. This special is going on now through Nov. 18. Contact your local store for more details.
VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS
**The following companies offer discounts, but you may find that NOT all locations participate:
Restaurants
Travel
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Car Care
Cell Phone Service Discounts
Clothing and Shoes
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Our Post passed the District inspection this evening with flying colors.
Our VFW National Outstanding Community Award sign is now installed on 164th Street SW & 44th Av W just before the City of Lynnwood sign.
Still need a few volunteers for our Poppy Drive at Lynnwoods Fred Meyers, November 9-10 & 11. Email me if you can spare a few hours to help out the Post. All volunteers will be in a specila upcoming drawing for a prize.
Don’t forget Bill Millers funeral at the GAR cemetary. 8601 River View Road in Snohomish at 10 AM on Saturday, November 3rd. We will miss Bill, he was a good comrade & hard worker for the Post.
our Veterans Day ceremony will be at Lynnwood Veterans Park on Sunday, November 11 @ 11 AM. Lets be sure and have a big turnout to honor your service to America.
Richard Larabee & Edgar Overvold names were drawn for the 2 $25 door prizes but lost out since they weren’t present at the meeting. Brian Seguin was a winner of the other door prize drawing and picked out an engraved brick for Veterans Park, which he donated to member Richard Larsen.
Next months meeting on December 6th will be to package boxes of goods for our Troops in Afghanistan so please bring coffee, tea, cocoa or candy.
Reminder that our next Post meeting is October 4th @ 7PM.
At our last meeting we welcomed into our Post membership:
Walter “Gus” Gustafson – US Marine Corps
Bob Kennar – US Army/US AirForce
Jared Hopfauf- US Navy
Richard Clark – US Army
Welcome one and all, glad to have you on board.
The drawings for door prizes were as follows:
$25 – Richard Knutson- but since he wasn’t here it goes back in the pot!
$25 – Richard Henshaw – he also wasn’t there, seems like a month of “Poor Richards”!
Dale Clark WAS here and picked one of the hermetically sealed envelopes for a Life Membership for the VFW National Home. Way to go Dale!
Both our Post Honor Guard and our resident US Navy Honor Guard member at Tahoma National cemetary, Gary Smith, have been busy as ever this past month. We can still use some members on the Post Honor Guard. Give Frank Martinez or John Zambrano a call to sign up for the Honor Guard, you won’t regret it.
Semper Fi,
Martin Spani, VFW Post 1040 Commander
I regret to inform the Post of the death of long time Post Life member, Bill Miller, WWII Navy Corpsman.
Bill passed away on September 11th, 2012.
Funeral arrangements are being scheduled for November 1st at the G>A.R. cemetary in Snohomish. Details to follow when they are finalized.
Martin Spani,
VFW Post 1040 Commander
VFW Post 1040 