Sunday, November 11, 2012
Darien joins communities across the nation in celebration of Veterans Day, established in commemoration of Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Darien VFW Post 2838 invites the community to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Peace Memorial at Darien Community Park at Plainfield and Clarendon Hills roads. The event will feature a special commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War. According to the U.S. Census Bureau: Veteran’s Day originated as “Armistice Day ” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honor military veterans with parades and …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Carriage Greens Country Club’s ‘Nine & Wine’ promotion donates to Darien VFW post.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Golfers can make a donation toward Darien Memorial Post 2838 Veterans of Foreign Wars while hitting the links at Carriage Greens Country Club this summer. Those who participate in Carriage Green’s “Nine & Wine” promotion pay for nine holes of golf and receive a $10 same-day credit per cart toward food and beverages at the club’s signature restaurants, The 8700 or The Sandtrap Grille. And, for every two greens fees paid, Carriage Greens will make a $5 donation to the local VFW post. The promotion will continue until Oct. 31, for tee-time bookings after 4 p.m. on Friday through Sunday, based on two greens fees per cart occupancy. The cost is $33 per person, plus tax. Space is limited, so golfers should schedule tee times in advance by …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
The group will be accepting clothing, non-perishable items, toiletries, children’s games and toys, and cleaning supplies over the next few weeks.
Darien VFW Post 2838 is collecting donations to help victims of a tornado that devastated the southern Illinois town Harrisburg early Wednesday morning. The category F4 tornado killed six and injured more than 100 people, according to the Chicago Tribune. Over the next few weeks, Matt Goodwin said the Darien VFW will be accepting clothing, non-perishable items, toiletries, children’s games and toys, and cleaning supplies — especially laundry detergent. The group will use cash or gift card donations to buy items from those categories. “If anyone wishes to donate we would greatly appreciate everything we can help provide,” Goodwin said. Items will be collected at Indian Prairie Public Library, the Darien Police Department and Lace School. …
Monday, July 25, 2011
Last fall members established a fund for future building; group seeks to raise $50,000.
As Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2838’s membership continues to climb, members are hoping to soon have a building of their own to put down their roots. In the past, Post 2838 has been able to meet at a variety of spots in Darien School District 61 facilities. “Unfortunately, schools have things going on and, on some rare occasions, we've had to meet in uncomfortable places such as teachers' lounges and small meeting rooms,” said Brad Drake, who served for several years in Afghanistan and joined the Darien VFW in 2006. “After one of these rare occasions, members became quite vocal and serious about us trying to do something to get our own building.” Last year Drake and several other members began talking about how nice it would be to…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Unit achieves highest honor bestowed to VFW posts in U.S.
Ed Oldis may be 89 but the commander of Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2838 does not plan on slowing down anytime soon. The World War II veteran calls himself “well blessed” and said his involvement with the post helps him stay young. “It’s been fun to be the commander for seven years,” he said. “I’ve got great companions in the post.” What has Oldis energized most recently is the number of honors Post 2838 has received. Besides achieving All-State Post honors, the second highest honor a post can receive, for membership and community action, members have also been honored with the prestigious All-American Post award, the highest honor bestowed to VFW posts in the United States. Post 2838 ranked first in the world in its division. All…
Bill Marchetti
8:07 pm on Monday, July 25, 2011
Thank you Michelle, We at Darien VFW Memorial post 2838 take our responsibility to our returning soldiers very seriously, these young Men & Women have served proudly under extremely difficult circumstances, many serving 3, 4, or more deployments. Once home they need time to decompress, & it is our job to welcome them home to an environment where they can feel comfortable, We've all been there & … more ›