By Michael “Mick” Shaughnessy, Chaplain Post 109 As we welcome October, there are two holidays we will celebrate, Columbus Day and Halloween. Of course, Columbus Day means a three-day weekend to commemorate the discovery of America. Perhaps our focus should be on remembering the significant contributions by many and diverse nationalities and...
Remembering Sept. 11th By Ventura Tounsel A new generation has arrived. The children of 9/11 are now adults. Some lost parents on that day. Others lost siblings and friends. Some have served in the military or became first responders as a tribute to those who were lost. Much like those who came of age as bombs were dropped at Pearl Harbor, the...
Purple Heart Day By Ventura Tounsel Please take some time on August 7 to reflect on Purple Heart Day, an observance created to commemorate the men and women who have been killed or wounded during military service. As Peter Bedrossian, program director of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, notes: “It is important to say, ‘thank you’ to those...
Neighbors and friends, By Ventura Tounsel Please enjoy the poem below written by a US Navy Veteran. As you read it, hear his heart and know the men and women of Post 109 are proud to be a part of this community and we forward to continuing to serve in it, making it the great community it is. Our Beginning The Fourth of JulyThe 1770’s, both good...
By Ventura Townsel, Commander “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation.” This was the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution was made following the report of a...
By Michael “Mick” Shaughnessy, Chaplain Post 109 On Monday, May 31st we observe Memorial Day to commemorate American Service members who died in the line of duty. While the observance is often mistaken for a holiday to honor all military – lumped with Veterans Day, Service Members and Veterans are most often those who carry out the various...
Remembering Military Spouses By Ventura Tounsel, Commander Hello neighbors and friends. Once again, spring is here and now is a great time to help our students learn more about our country and the sacrifices many continue to make today supporting and defending her. May times we hear about our fallen heroes and veterans but there is another group...
COVID Vaccines for our Veterans By Ventura Tounsel, Commander As an influx of veterans seek the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, many want clarity on when and where they will be able to get their vaccines. Under a plan developed by VA in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control...
Local businessman provides historical donations to CDTCA By Edward D. Buster, President, Corona de Tucson Community Alliance The president of Corona de Tucson Community Alliance is speaking out about the largest donation of historic documents to the group in its 40-year history. Local resident, businessman, president, and owner of All Pro Rooter...
Veterans, Neighbors, Friends By Ventura W. Tounsel (“Ace”) It is January and on this month we will take out a day to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King left an indelible mark on the U.S. military by putting his life on the line to ensure the real promise of democracy for all Americans. Dr. Martin Luther...
