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This newsletter from VFW Post 2007 provides information about upcoming events and a message from the commander about interesting statistics from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall. Some key details include that the wall contains over 58,000 names, with the youngest soldiers being 15 years old. It also mentions that 31 sets of brothers died in Vietnam and 8 women who served as nurses are memorialized. The newsletter concludes by listing upcoming monthly events at the post and encouraging veterans to check it out.

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ISSUE # 2 VFW Post 2007 DATE: March 2012 Monthy Newsletter Message from the Commnader: Dear Post 2007 Members, A little history most people will never know!!!!! Interesting Veterans Statistics off the Vietnam Memorial Wall. There are 58,267 names now listed on that polished black wall, including those added in 2010.The names are arranged in the order in which they were taken from us by date and within each date the names are alphabetized. It is hard to believe it is 36 years since the last casualties.The first known casualty was Richard B. Fitzgibbon, of North Weymouth, Mass. Listed by the U.S. Thank You, for your support of Department of Defense as having been killed the VFW and your local on June 8, 1956. His name is listed on the Wall Veterans. with that of his son,Marine Corps Lance Cpl. The contact information is Richard B. Fitzgibbon III, who was killed on below. We hope to see you Sept. 7, 1965. There are three sets of fathers and soon. sons on the Wall. 39,996 on the Wall were just 22 or younger.8,283 were just 19 years old. VFW Post 2007 The largest age group, 33,103 were 18 years 1126 Claire Ave old.12 soldiers on the Wall were 17 years old. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 5 soldiers on the Wall were 16 years old. Phone # 561-833-0687 One soldier, PFC Dan Bullock was 15 years old. 997 soldiers were killed on their first day in Vietnam.1,448 soldiers were killed on their last day in Vietnam.31 sets of brothers are on the Wall.Thirty one sets of parents lost two of their sons.54 soldiers attended Thomas Edison High Commander: Phil Forte School in Philadelphia. I wonder why so many Sr. Vice Comander: Andrew Hogue from one school.8 Women are on the Wall. Jr. Vice Comander: Tom Whelan Nursing the wounded.244 soldiers were Adjutant: Sam Mcdougald awarded the Medal of Honor during the Quarter Master: J.B. Hawks Surgeon: Peter Barbis VietnamWar. This story is continnued next Chaplain: Tom Pantazis month. House Committee Chariman: John Burkett Proudly Serving You! Phil Forte Bartenders: Bev and Stacy. Commander Post 2007
Monthy Newsletter Page 2 Monthly Members Meeting: 2nd Thrursday of the Month at 7pm. Every Thrursday at 7pm Pool League Practice. Come out to show your support to your fellow Veterans and your local post. Daily Drink Specials, Pool Table for your enjoyment. Monthly Events: March 23rd at 7pm Poker Tournament, Please check Facebook page for more information. Every first Sunday, the VFW will be holding a made to order breakfast, you chose from a menu. Cost: $7/Person. Times: 9:30am-12:30pm Every first Friday, The VFW will have Ribeye steak for only $10 Kitchen opens at 6pm Every third Sunday, The VFW and the Nam Knights MC hosts Sunday Brunch. Times: 9:30am-12:30pm. Cost: $8.50/person. On Thursday's night at 6pm, We will be serving a dinner special call the post for what's cooking. On the last Saturday, of the month: The VFW and The Nam Knights MC, Host Komedy Knight. The show starts at 8pm. The Kitchen opens at 6pm. If you are a Veteran, We say Thank You for your service. Why not come and check out the VFW, it has great prices and you can help out your local heroes as well. If you are a Veteran and would, like to join the VFW you can ask for a membership application while you are there.

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  • 1. ISSUE # 2 VFW Post 2007 DATE: March 2012 Monthy Newsletter Message from the Commnader: Dear Post 2007 Members, A little history most people will never know!!!!! Interesting Veterans Statistics off the Vietnam Memorial Wall. There are 58,267 names now listed on that polished black wall, including those added in 2010.The names are arranged in the order in which they were taken from us by date and within each date the names are alphabetized. It is hard to believe it is 36 years since the last casualties.The first known casualty was Richard B. Fitzgibbon, of North Weymouth, Mass. Listed by the U.S. Thank You, for your support of Department of Defense as having been killed the VFW and your local on June 8, 1956. His name is listed on the Wall Veterans. with that of his son,Marine Corps Lance Cpl. The contact information is Richard B. Fitzgibbon III, who was killed on below. We hope to see you Sept. 7, 1965. There are three sets of fathers and soon. sons on the Wall. 39,996 on the Wall were just 22 or younger.8,283 were just 19 years old. VFW Post 2007 The largest age group, 33,103 were 18 years 1126 Claire Ave old.12 soldiers on the Wall were 17 years old. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 5 soldiers on the Wall were 16 years old. Phone # 561-833-0687 One soldier, PFC Dan Bullock was 15 years old. 997 soldiers were killed on their first day in Vietnam.1,448 soldiers were killed on their last day in Vietnam.31 sets of brothers are on the Wall.Thirty one sets of parents lost two of their sons.54 soldiers attended Thomas Edison High Commander: Phil Forte School in Philadelphia. I wonder why so many Sr. Vice Comander: Andrew Hogue from one school.8 Women are on the Wall. Jr. Vice Comander: Tom Whelan Nursing the wounded.244 soldiers were Adjutant: Sam Mcdougald awarded the Medal of Honor during the Quarter Master: J.B. Hawks Surgeon: Peter Barbis VietnamWar. This story is continnued next Chaplain: Tom Pantazis month. House Committee Chariman: John Burkett Proudly Serving You! Phil Forte Bartenders: Bev and Stacy. Commander Post 2007
  • 2. Monthy Newsletter Page 2 Monthly Members Meeting: 2nd Thrursday of the Month at 7pm. Every Thrursday at 7pm Pool League Practice. Come out to show your support to your fellow Veterans and your local post. Daily Drink Specials, Pool Table for your enjoyment. Monthly Events: March 23rd at 7pm Poker Tournament, Please check Facebook page for more information. Every first Sunday, the VFW will be holding a made to order breakfast, you chose from a menu. Cost: $7/Person. Times: 9:30am-12:30pm Every first Friday, The VFW will have Ribeye steak for only $10 Kitchen opens at 6pm Every third Sunday, The VFW and the Nam Knights MC hosts Sunday Brunch. Times: 9:30am-12:30pm. Cost: $8.50/person. On Thursday's night at 6pm, We will be serving a dinner special call the post for what's cooking. On the last Saturday, of the month: The VFW and The Nam Knights MC, Host Komedy Knight. The show starts at 8pm. The Kitchen opens at 6pm. If you are a Veteran, We say Thank You for your service. Why not come and check out the VFW, it has great prices and you can help out your local heroes as well. If you are a Veteran and would, like to join the VFW you can ask for a membership application while you are there.