Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063
"No One Does More for Veterans"
Comrade Robert Hagenbaugh, age 101, of Bonny Lake, passed away on Jan. 21, 2023. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II in the Pacific Theater. At our July business meeting, we draped the post charter with a black cloth, and it will remain draped for 30 days in his honor. Rest in peace, comrade.
Operation FRIDGE SWAP was a success thanks to the brains and brawn of our awesome post and auxiliary members. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to bring in the bigger and better commercial grade refrigerator (which had to be lifted sideways through the counter since it was too tall and wide for the kitchen doors) and take out the old broken refrigerator.
Special thanks to Comrade Stokke for lending his trailer for the fridge recycling mission. Also, HUGE THANKS to the donor whose contribution paid for the new refrigerator! ❤
At our July 6 business meeting the Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Washington Commander, Craig Dougherty, presented Ciara Fitzgerald her National VFW Patriot’s Pen award certificate and check. She placed 9th in the country and we are so proud. 
Congratulations, Ciara!
Our fun and diverse post and auxiliary membership represented itself at the annual Ballard SeafoodFest July 15-16. We all had a great time interacting with the public and connecting with local veterans who were interested in joining the post or obtaining help applying for VA benefits. Thank you to all of our volunteers who braved the heat and devoted their weekend to this local community event!
