5/22/21
Hi all,
Next and last meeting in the Activities Center on June 7th at 1pm. Future meetings will be held at the Catalina Vista.
I have 10 volunteers to help place flags on the grave sites at the Marana Veterans Cemetery on Friday, May 28th, but we could always use more help. They want us there at 7am, before the temperatures get too hot. We should be done before 9am. Meet at the Activity Center, near the bocce courts, at 6:20 to carpool. Breakfast at the "Feedlot Cafe" in Marana near the Veterans Cemetery afterwards. Good food. Let me know if you want to help.
Thanks to Matt Tombre, Larry Webster, Jim Steinmetz, John Beckman, David Kettleson, for helping me on Wednesday, May 12th with the SCOV COVID vaccination clinic at the Activities Center. Although only 33 people got vaccinated, it was good company chatting in the parking lot shade. Matt even drove a patient to Catalina because the patients ride didn't show up. Kudos to all.
Memorial Day Veteran clothing collection is in full swing. I have close to the amount collected for Veterans Day (4 pickups and a large SUV). If you have clothing to donate please leave them by my front door. I'm trying to arrange delivery on Tuesday, June 8th. Time TBD. If you have a pickup or want to help deliver items please let me know.
VA will review Blue Water Navy Claims for Vietnam Veterans
The Ritchie Boys aided the US Army during WWII
War hero Richard Flaherty, the Army's shortest soldier at 4'9", Green Beret. Watch documentary "Giant Killer" for free or on Amazon. Told to me by a fellow member.
I'm slowly adding more. Send a photo of yourself for me to add with the other 50 club members on our website.
Veteran discounts available year round
US Combat Marine art exhibit at the Pima Air Museum until August. Sent by a fellow member.
The 390th Memorial Museum, located near the Pima Air Museum, is displaying bomber jackets from WWII. Check out other displays.
Memphis Belle, first B-17 crew to complete 25 missions over Europe in May 1943.
National Armed Forces Day, May 15th.
Battle for Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends after 10 days in May 1969.
Legislation created the Women's Army Corps becomes law in May 1942
Dollywood offers 30% discount to Veterans
The link in my last email was not correct. May 4, 1970 Ohio National Guard kills 4 students at Kent State University. This photo of Jeffery Miller, a friend of mine from high school, was one of the students killed.
As always, thank you for your service.
Mike
Hi all,
Next and last meeting in the Activities Center on June 7th at 1pm. Future meetings will be held at the Catalina Vista.
I have 10 volunteers to help place flags on the grave sites at the Marana Veterans Cemetery on Friday, May 28th, but we could always use more help. They want us there at 7am, before the temperatures get too hot. We should be done before 9am. Meet at the Activity Center, near the bocce courts, at 6:20 to carpool. Breakfast at the "Feedlot Cafe" in Marana near the Veterans Cemetery afterwards. Good food. Let me know if you want to help.
Thanks to Matt Tombre, Larry Webster, Jim Steinmetz, John Beckman, David Kettleson, for helping me on Wednesday, May 12th with the SCOV COVID vaccination clinic at the Activities Center. Although only 33 people got vaccinated, it was good company chatting in the parking lot shade. Matt even drove a patient to Catalina because the patients ride didn't show up. Kudos to all.
Memorial Day Veteran clothing collection is in full swing. I have close to the amount collected for Veterans Day (4 pickups and a large SUV). If you have clothing to donate please leave them by my front door. I'm trying to arrange delivery on Tuesday, June 8th. Time TBD. If you have a pickup or want to help deliver items please let me know.
VA will review Blue Water Navy Claims for Vietnam Veterans
The Ritchie Boys aided the US Army during WWII
War hero Richard Flaherty, the Army's shortest soldier at 4'9", Green Beret. Watch documentary "Giant Killer" for free or on Amazon. Told to me by a fellow member.
I'm slowly adding more. Send a photo of yourself for me to add with the other 50 club members on our website.
Veteran discounts available year round
US Combat Marine art exhibit at the Pima Air Museum until August. Sent by a fellow member.
The 390th Memorial Museum, located near the Pima Air Museum, is displaying bomber jackets from WWII. Check out other displays.
Memphis Belle, first B-17 crew to complete 25 missions over Europe in May 1943.
National Armed Forces Day, May 15th.
Battle for Hamburger Hill in Vietnam ends after 10 days in May 1969.
Legislation created the Women's Army Corps becomes law in May 1942
Dollywood offers 30% discount to Veterans
The link in my last email was not correct. May 4, 1970 Ohio National Guard kills 4 students at Kent State University. This photo of Jeffery Miller, a friend of mine from high school, was one of the students killed.
As always, thank you for your service.
Mike