A special centennial awards ceremony was held for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts 539 Henryetta, Post 474 Muskogee and Post 577 Tulsa at the American Legion in Henryetta on Nov. 7.
A special centennial awards ceremony was held for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts 539 Henryetta, Post 474 Muskogee and Post 577 Tulsa at the American Legion in Henryetta on Nov. 7.
Hosted by the VFW Department of Oklahoma, the event recognized all three posts for 100 years of service to local veterans and their families. Each were presented with a Centennial Diamond Anniversary Award.
Accepting the award on behalf of Post 539 were Henryetta VFW members Jerry Carson, Post 539 Vice Commander Hugh “Rooster” Jackson, Post 539 Commander Bill Goodner, Tricia Bear, Donnie McKay and Lloyd Snow.
VFW Post 539’s inception was Oct. 29, 1920.
Awards were presented to posts by Jeremy Owens, VFW Oklahoma Junior Vice Commander, Stacy Reddig and District VFW Commander Elizabeth Carter.
“I send my sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of these VFW posts for their outstanding record of service to the community, veterans and to the nation over the past 100 years,” Hal Roesch II, U.S. VFW National Commander-in-Chief, said.
Following the establishment of VFW Post 539, the 1920’s saw a collapse of the stock market, the Great Depression and other paramount events in history.
No matter what has happened over the past century, VFW Post 539 remains vigilant with their continued and unwavering service to our local veterans, their families and the community.
Congratulations and thank you to all Henryetta VFW Post 539 and Auxiliary members.
