Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063
"No One Does More for Veterans"
Would you like to know about local veteran deals or volunteering? Well you’re in luck: the post has created email lists for veteran deals and volunteer opportunities! Once you’re a member of the group mailing list, you’ll have the ability to share information with the entire list.
You can now sign up for each list by emailing Adjutant Aly Teeter at [email protected] or text/call at 206-701-9259.
Friday, May 26
Buddy Poppy Distribution
QFC at 9999 Holman Rd NW, Seattle 98117
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Email Gail Engler at [email protected] for more information.
Sunday, May 28th
Seattle VA Medical Center visit
Time TBD
Email Harold Rodenberger at [email protected] for more information.
By Alyson M. Teeter
You may recognize Jessica Chacko’s name: she’s a high schooler who has volunteered with Post 3063 at the Seattle VA Medical Center and she represented Post 3063 at the district level for the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, where she placed third. Jessica also serves as a petty officer third class with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps based out of Naval Station Everett.
As a way to recognize these efforts, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps and Post 3063 decided to award her with a VFW Sea Cadet Medal. The medal is granted for outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability. Post 3063 Sr. Vice Commander Pete Krawitz formally presented the medal to Jessica, with her family and friends in attendance, at the monthly post social April 20, 2017.
The post greatly appreciates Jessica’s dedication to serving veterans. Thank you, Jessica!
The Post 3063 Honor Guard, consisting of Joe Fitzgerald, Bill Hoeller and Harold Rodenberger, participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony near the flagpole at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle on Dec. 17, 2016. After the wreaths were placed honoring the five services, POW/MIA and Merchant Marines, the post Honor Guard fired three volleys honoring the veterans.
Bill Griffith was in charge of the ceremony at Lakeview, as he has been for the past four years.