Ballard Eagleson VFW Post 3063’s November 2017 newsletter is available for download here. Highlights include Michael Lawrence Receives Legacy Life Membership; Members visit Tacoma’s Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum; Comrade Turner’s Daughter Winning Fight Against Cancer; King County Vets Consortium Chair Discusses Prop 1; VA Hospital Visit Planned For Nov. 10; In Memoriam; and the Veterans Day Events Calendar.
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In Memoriam (November 2017)
During the October and November business meetings, the post charter will be draped with a black cloth for the following comrades who recently passed away. The charter will stay draped for 30 days in their honor.
Al Linden, U.S. Army, World War II: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=albert-d-linden&pid=186751217
William Mattson, U.S. Army, World War II: http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=william-j-mattson&pid=186975750
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King County Vets Consortium Chair Discusses Prop 1
During the Post 3063 October Social on Oct. 19, 2017, Ryan Mielcarek, chair of the King County Veterans Consortium, presented information about Proposition 1, “The King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy.”
According to the King County Voter’s Guide, “If approved, this proposition would replace an expiring levy and fund capital facilities and regional health and human services for veterans and military servicemembers and their families, seniors and their caregivers, and vulnerable populations. It would authorize an additional property tax for six years beginning with a 2017 rate of $0.10 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018.”
“Funded services would promote outcomes related to healthy living, housing stability, financial stability, social engagement, service system improvement and access, criminal justice system diversion, education and work force development, and civil legal aid to vulnerable populations. Proceeds would also be used to provide small organizations that offer such services with technical assistance and capacity building, such as legal, accounting, human resources, and leadership development and services support.”
For more information about Prop 1, go to https://tinyurl.com/y7rt5nqq.
Comrade Turner’s Daughter Winning Fight Against Cancer
You may remember the story of Comrade Evan Turner’s daughter, Lillian, who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, Stage 4S in April.
Post 3063 voted to donate $500 to Evan and his family to help with her fight against cancer. The check was presented to the Turner family during the post’s monthly business meeting Oct. 5, 2017. We are ecstatic to report that Lillian’s prognosis is good and she’s a true warrior in her fight against cancer!
If you would like to donate to Lillian’s fight, go to https://www.gofundme.com/lillians-battle-with-neuroblastoma and updates are posted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1936194449992290/.