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Wounded Warrior Project executives fired in spending scandal
Post 29 is sad to announce the passing of our beloved Brother
Harold Reed (Lee) on January 17th, 2016
Post 29's Memorial for Lee is 19 March 2016
at 1:00 at the Post
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Lee Reed enjoying himself in Sandusky, Ohio
AMVETS 1st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show,
13 SEPT 2015
Model: Sarah Sunshine
DJ: Eric
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AMVETS Post 29 Bronze Star Recipient Alan Smith
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It's an honor more than forty years in the making for a Harrison Township Vietnam veteran, as one well deserved Bronze Star almost didn't get to its rightful owner.
The war is now more than four decades old, but the emotions of Vietnam remain high. And for one veteran the ultimate recognition has come, but it didn’t come without a fight. It was a moment that almost never was--a bronze star for Alan Smith all to honor his heroism in Vietnam. Obtaining the star had become a painstaking process spanning years after Smith’s family learned his military records were lost in a fire. “And that’s really sad," said Smith's great niece Brittany Couts. "Because he’s done something very extraordinary, and for it to go unnoticed is not unheard of, but I didn’t want that to happen.” "In my case, they couldn’t find it," said Smith. "The medal had been on my discharge for 46 years. They were caught between a rock and a hard place.” "This is what happens with a big bureaucracy at times," said Senator Carl Levin. "And we’re happy to do everything we can to make it right.” With the help of Senator Levin, the star finally made its way to the chest of its rightful soldier, who immediately thanked three fellow soldiers who served alongside him, but never got to come home. “One day, maybe by the grace of God, I get the chance to see those guys again," said Smith. "And I’ll share this medal with them." This was not only a shining moment for Smith. It was a moment for the men who will forever shine brighter than any star sitting above a soldier’s heart. |
Don Couture presents to members of Amvets Post 910 a plaque which he made. The plaque commemorates Amvets Post 910 Buffalo Soldiers.
Tom "Tailgunner" Donohue presents to Jeff "Beege" Bourdage a certificate of appreciation from the North Shore Church for Amvtes Post 29 involvement with the Blessing of the Bikes.
Introducing the newly married Mr.and Mrs. "TBAR". Congratulations.
Congratulations to Tony "Snake Eyes" for being awarded the Amvets Post 29 Sons of Amvets of the Year.
Marc "Joker" Yarde presenting to Amvets Post 29 the Operation Injured Soldiers Appreciation Award. Thank you to all who were involved.
Keith "Birddog"Hennigar presents Linda "Stroker" Quail with the Continuous Service Award.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents the J.O. Galloup company the 2014 Business of the Year Award. Accepting the award is Dean "Sniper" Maxwell.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents Greg Charbeneau with the Continuous Service Award.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents Sue "Firecreacker" Stoker with the Continuous Service Award.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents Renee "Shenene" Kungel with the Citizen of the Year Award.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents Kevin "Kong" Kungel with the Amvet of the Year Award.
Keith "Birddog" Hennigar presents Greg Charbeneau with the Commander Award.
Joe "Gator" Bertrand presents Keith "Birddog" Hennigar with the Past Commander Award.
District II News: Keith Hennigar has been elected District 1st Vice Commander and Joe Carrier is the new Judge Advocate. Congratulations Keith and Joe!
Our own AMVETS Post 29 Past Commander Joe “Gator” Bertrand
was one of the judges at the recent Blessing of the Bikes. The bike he selected
to win this year’s AMVETS Award was the “Ruthless Rider” 7/17 Air Cavalry
Vietnam Tribute Bike owned by Joe & Pam Brinn.
Marc "Joker" Yarde presented Alice "Boss Lady" an award from AMVETS Post 29 for her continued support of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
An Electronic Dartboard will be installed in April, 2014