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mike jones's List: Elks and Veterans
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Nov 09, 04
good idea. have a news release on your members service history.
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Elks highlight members who served in military Gulfport Elks Lodge #978 is preparing to celebrate its 100th year anniversary in July. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has been a patriotic organization since its inception. Elks members have included military personnel in every war and in every place patriots are called upon to serve their country. Some of Elks #978 members who have served: In World War II, Joe Irby served with the 4th Marine Division, 3rd battalion, 25th Marines, Company I that mounted four invasions in 13 months. This regiment suffered high casualties. On the night of July 25, 1944, three hours of fighting melted three machine gun barrels. Ralph Pietrangelo was a B-24 navigator stationed in Bengasi, Libya, when he took part in the Ploesti Air Raid to destroy the Rumanian oil fields that were supplying the Nazi war machines. This low-level bombing raid began Aug. 1, 1943, with 177 planes and 1,726 men; there were 54 planes downed and 532 men lost their lives. During the Korean "Police Action," Sam Kirsch was a Seabee and was sent to Korea. Andy Vitali, who with the 315th Troop Carrier Wing, USAF, was stationed in Japan ferrying men, supplies, the injured and the dead to and from Korea. In 1968, during the Vietnam War, David White saw duty in Danang with MCB 128 and remembers the Tet Offensive. Phil Montalbo also is a Vietnam veteran, having seen action in 1967, 1968 and 1969. He served two deployments with the Seabees, building three 10,000 barrels, steel-welded tanks using 275 tons of steel and 16 miles of arc welding. Francis "Franny" Scott was a nurse in Seattle treating the injured from the Pacific Theater in World War II. Lynne McDonald Leja, who flew with MATS as a flight traffic specialist, was on the first plane of the Hungarian Airlift.
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Article Last Updated: Monday, November 08, 2004 - 5:53:20 PM MST Elks to honor veterans Fort Morgan Elks will honor veterans Wednesday at the group's regular meeting at 8 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Elks Lodge. The lodge will present certificates of appreciation to all members who served in one of the branches of the military. The group will also conduct a fund-raiser this month with proceeds to be donated to the veterans home in Florence, Larry Worth, veterans chairman for the lodge, said. A proclamation from James McQuillan, Elks national president, states, "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." McQuillan has designated November as National Veterans Remembrance Month. OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS SECTION 11/9/2004 - Acorn housing wins big grant - Clerk Johnson to retire in Jan. Fay Johnson - County agenda A survey of veteran programs compiled by the Elks National Veterans Service Commission shows that for the fraternal year April 1, 2003, to Mach 30, 2004, there were about 1.1 million participants in vets programs. The federal government has estimated that the cost of work done by charitable organizations like Elks would average out to $17.19 per hour if performed by human service programs or government agencies.
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Elks to serve free dinner to homeless veterans The Eugene Elks Lodge No. 357 will hold a free dinner for homeless veterans on Veterans Day. The lodge will serve a spaghetti dinner Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lodge, 2470 W. 11th Ave. The Elks will offer rides to and from the lodge for those without transportation or who are otherwise unable to travel to the dinner. All veterans and their families are also welcome to attend. For information or to schedule a ride, call 345-8416.
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Tarentum Elks bring holiday cheer to veterans Photo Gallery click to enlarge Elks play Santa Tools Print this article E-mail this article Subscribe to this paper Larger text Larger / Smaller Text Subscribe By Rob Amen VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Monday, December 20, 2004 O'HARA -- The band played festive music in a room down the hall, as Blaine Wachob, outfitted in a Santa hat and pullover, reached into a plastic bag. His thick fingers emerged with a notepad, among various other items ranging from toothpaste and a toothbrush to socks and a T-shirt. It was a special day for hundreds of patients at the H. John Heinz III Progressive Care Center, the VA hospital tucked into the woods in the township. The Tarentum Elks, on behalf of the West Central and Southwest districts of the Pennsylvania Elks Association, celebrated their annual Christmas program at the hospital Sunday, braving several inches of snowfall and slick roads to continue a tradition that spans more than two decades.
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Elks treat vets to monthly luncheon By Neil Nisperos - Staff Writer 02/21/05 "No fighting over the ice cream," Convalescent Care Center Activities Director Fiona Macfarlane said to center resident Karl Perkins, 76, in the dining hall of the Lompoc Elk's Lodge on Friday. "Why not," Perkins replied, with a smile on his face, after enjoying a meal of clam chowder and fish and chips. Perkins was one of 13 appreciative center residents who were treated to a special luncheon hosted by the Elks to honor those who are military veterans. The veteran's lunch has been held for the past 17 years, every third Friday of the month in the lodge dining hall. John Hurd, a retired Air Force sergeant and veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, and other lodge members pushed 12 of the luncheon guests in wheelchairs a short block and a half from the center to the Elks Lodge at 11:15 a.m. As chairman of the Elks Veterans Committee, Hurd has coordinated the event for 15 years. He raises money to hold the event by collecting aluminum cans and holding raffles.
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Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Day By Paul Bergeron/ Special To The Advocate Friday, March 25, 2005 March 29 has been designated Vietnam Veterans Day by the governor of Massachusetts. The purpose of this day is to remember our Vietnam veterans in an appropriate manner. I suggest that all citizens take a moment to thank a veteran for his or her service. Vietnam veterans served on active duty during a time when military service was difficult and personal commitment high. The majority of these men and women were volunteers. They served during a period of time (1964-1975) when being in the military was unpopular with many. In addition some members wearing their U.S. Military uniform in places like Boston at the time were confronted and or insulted by a few groups. Fortunately today respect for the U.S. Military uniform has returned by our citizens. To recognize the service of those who served during the Vietnam War and to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War 30 years ago, an event will be held March 29. It will be at the Leominster Elks, 134 Main St., Leominster, Mass. The Vietnam Veterans of America, the Elks and Leominster Department of Veteran Services are hosting the event.
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Vietnam vets to gather at Elks Club LEOMINSTER -- More than 300 Vietnam veterans and supporters will gather at the Elks Club tonight to honor veterans who faced a difficult homecoming from the controversial war. Today marks the 30th anniversary of the last day of the Vietnam War, and Gov. Mitt Romney has named Tuesday "Vietnam Veterans Day" in Massachusetts. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Massachusetts State Council, Massachusetts Foundation for the Advancement of Vietnam Veterans, and Leominster Lodge of Elks are all sponsoring the "Massachusetts Tribute to Vietnam Veterans" event. The night begins at 6:30 p.m. dinner. A musical tribute and special program, free to the public, will be held after the dinner at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Rick Voutour at 978-534-7538 or Richard Earley at 401-223-3683.
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A Hero's Welcome At Last By Anna Parachkevova Vietnam veteran Marty Shaughnessy of Clinton talks with fellow veteran Din Progen of Gardner at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, Tuesday night. (Sentinel & Enterprise PHOTO / Robert Burns) Donald LeGay, 75, of Lancaster said the treatment he received after returning from military service in Vietnam was different from the reception he got after the Korean War. "When I came back from Korea there was a big parade in Leominster," said LeGay, who had been a prisoner of war in North Korea for more than two years. "When I got back from Vietnam I just stayed home."
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Elks member rolls strike in helping veterans By Pete Dybdahl 981-3340 The Roanoke Times Negotiating the 7-10 split is perhaps bowling's most difficult roll. It's even more difficult when done from a wheelchair. Stanley Smith, in just that position Thursday, sized up the pins and settled for one of them. "Normally, I'd have both legs," said the Vietnam veteran from Beckley, W.Va., who is also a patient at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem. "It's harder in a wheelchair - a lot harder." Smith was joined at the Lee-Hi Lanes in Salem by roughly a do zen other patients, several of who were also in wheelchairs. Once a month, the group from the Salem VA Medical Center gets a chance to roll, thanks in part to Roy McGuire and volunteers like him from Elks Lodges representing Southwest Virginia. McGuire - a regular bowler himself who has volunteered with the veterans for more than 20 years - sees the time he puts in with the vets as a way of showing respect for their service. The Elks also arrange for picnics, outings and trips to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford every June 6. "They've done a lot for this country," he said. "Bowling gets their minds off being in a hospital." As with any trip to the lanes, there is a good bit of chatting. The Elks, many of them former servicemen, are fitting companions for the crew from the VA Medical Center. This social component, along with the upper-body workout and the chance to enjoy a regular diversion, are all part of its therapeutic effects, explained Mary K. Brumfield, a recreation therapist with the VA Medical Center.
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Elks honors local veterans Submitted photo Linton Elks Lodge No. 866 members -- Exhausted Ruler Jerry McKim (left) and Leading Knight Kenny Rippy, placed a wreath on the Greene County Veteran's Memorial, located on the courthouse lawn, on Wednesday afternoon. By Nick Schneider, STAFF WRITER Members of Linton Lodge No. 866 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks paused early Wednesday evening to pay homage and remember fallen Greene County military veterans. Several Americanism Committee members, headed by Mike Kelley, ceremoniously placed a wreath at the foot of the Greene County Veteran's Memorial located on the north side of the county courthouse in Bloomfield.
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• Redondo Beach Elks Lodge No. 1378, in conjunction with the Bob Hope Hollywood USO, will once again open its doors to the military and veterans for food, drink, and relaxation throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Military men and women need only show their IDs and sign the guest book to enjoy the pool tables, shuffleboard, card tables and televisions available at the lodge. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. today, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. On Monday, the Elks will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks to military personnel and veterans who march in the parade. Food will be available to the general public for $3. The Elks Lodge is at 315 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Call 310-372-8488 for more details.
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Paying tribute to the fallen By Juana Jordan DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER Jorge and Samantha Tavarez had always thought of Memorial Day as a day of leisure they devoted to themselves. It was a "free day" from school, they said. Last year, they even attended a Yankees baseball game in Tampa. This year, Memorial Day takes on a different meaning - one the young couple says will stick with them. It's now the day they honor those who have fought and fallen in battle for their country.
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Communities host Memorial Day ceremonies By the Star-Tribune staff Lusk Elks Lodge No. 1797 and Does Drove No. 64 will perform Memorial Day Services at their memorial in the new section of the cemetery on Memorial Day, May 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. The public is welcome and is encouraged to attend. The Lusk Elks members will also participate with the American Legion and the VFW in ceremonies at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds at 11 a.m.
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Newport Elks honor veterans In observing Veterans' Recognition Month, the Newport Elks Lodge #2105 will host a dinner on Friday at 45 SE John Moore Rd in Newport. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a no-host bar. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and is complimentary to all veterans. Guests will be served for $10. The keynote speaker is retired U.S. Navy Master Chief David Teem, Sr. and music will be provided by Joe Armenio throughout the evening.
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Elks to honor veterans past and present Saturday By Andrea McCann, staff writer The Linton Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 866 will honor veterans with a service Saturday at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the Elks lodge. The ceremony will begin with a patriotic medley by the Greene County Band, which also will play the national anthem, according to organizer J.R. Jarman of the Elks. The Bloomfield American Legion will post the colors, and Col. Tim Warrick will serve as master of ceremonies. Father Hilary Vieck of St. Peter Catholic Church will give the invocation, and Pastor Mike Roth of Saron United Church of Christ will say the benediction.
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Wounded Soldier Honored In Pittsfield More than 150 people turned up Friday night for a Veterans Day spaghetti supper. It was to honor Specialist Fred Allen, who's from Pittsfield and was injured while serving in the war in Iraq. The dinner at the Elks Lodge included 55 veterans and Congressman Mike Michaud. Allen was injured in 2003 in a grenade attack. He's been recovering in a military hospital.
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Elks Lodge honors Greene County veterans By Jo Chiparo, staff writer “No Greater Love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friend.” John 15: 12-14. Those were the words of a banner overlooking 172 white crosses in front of the Linton Elks Lodge on Saturday morning as Greene County veterans, living and dead, were honored during the third annual Greene County Veteran's Memorial Service. The ceremony opened with patriotic music by the Greene County Band under the direction of Michael Puckett and “The Star Spangled Banner” sung by Lauren Miller, a Linton-Stockton High School student. The Bloomfield American Legion 196 posted the colors.
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Elks Club seeks gifts for vet patients By CHUCK CLEMENT Capital Journal Staff Pierre Elks Lodge members are collecting items intended as stocking-stuffers for patients at the federal Veterans Affairs Medical Center and South Dakota Veterans Home, health-care facilities that are located in Hot Springs. For more than 25 years, Elks Lodge No. 1953 has placed collection boxes at area financial institutions and other locations in central South Dakota. Wade Pogany, the Pierre Elks’ Exalted Ruler, encouraged everyone to remember
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Elks show support for troops The Elks, with the help of donations from many local businesses, gave families of soldiers the opportunity to put together care packages with snacks, personal care products, books, games and, most importantly, personal cards and messages from family members. Those are the gifts the soldiers will surely treasure above all else while they are deployed overseas during the holidays. The Elks are also helping to ease the minds of the soldiers and their families by maintaining a bank account that allows contributions to go directly to families when the need arises. Members of the military and their families can count on getting help with everything from utility bills to medical needs in an emergency.
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Pearl Harbor breakfast ceremony to be held at Elks Lodge next week By Staff Reporter Friday, December 2, 2005 12:39 PM PST Lucinda Sue Crosby/lcrosby@ridgecrestca.com In the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dec. 7, 1941 “is a date which will live in infamy.” At 7:58 a.m., a wave of Japanese bombers began an assault on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii that resulted in “significant” American losses that included three light cruisers, three destroyers, three smaller vessels, 188 aircraft and the lives of 2,388 military personnel. On the 64th anniversary of this deadly surprise attack, the Ridgecrest Elks Lodge No. 1913 and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake will jointly host a memorial breakfast to honor the survivors and those who gave their lives. The event, scheduled to begin at 7 a.m., includes a breakfast highlighted with remarks made by special guest NAWS CO Capt. Mark Storch as well as a speech by Pearl Harbor survivor William P. Gentry, who will be representing military veterans.
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