Fallbrook CA VFW 1924

VFW Auxiliary President Anne Richter, right, presents a donation to BJ Johnson, Hospital Auxiliary President, for the auxiliary’s courier service.

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary donated $500 to the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliarys courier service. The courier service averages over 100 rides per month taking patients, many of them local veterans, to and from their appointments. The courier service, run by volunteers, can use assistance for gas and van repairs. Anyone who needs a ride from the Courier Service can call Marilyn Qualls at (760) 599-3397. (Photo and story from Fallbrook Viliage News)

Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary President Anne Richter, left, presents a check for $500 to the Fallbrook Chorale, represented by Treasurer Orolie Gubser, seated; Secretary Jeannie Hathaway, middle, and Vice President Phyllis Bush. The donation was made for the purchase of new equipment. The Chorale has supported the VFW for many years at Memorial Day and Veterans Day events, entertaining the crowds with patriotic tunes.(Photo and story provided by Fallbrook Village News)

Fallbrook Post 1924 VFW Ladies Auxiliary is the proud sponsor of wounded serviceman Bren Denney and his Canine Companion for Independence, Stefano. Denney has served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, doing three tours of duty. In 2008, he had a 30-foot fall while on duty in Singapore and broke his back and both ankles, resulting in eventual amputation of his right foot. After rehabilitation in Singapore and San Diego, he still needs major physical therapy. Stefano responds to approximately 50 commands and helps pull Denney out of a sitting position, with balancing, and retrieves Denney's prosthetic leg for him. The auxiliary worked for 15 months on this project, raising $10,000 to become a sponsor, and was thrilled to finally meet Denney and Stefano at a recent meeting. Pictured are Auxiliary President Anne Richter with Denney and Stefano. Call 760-728-8784.

This year's Voice of Democracy theme was "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?" and was open to all students in grades 9-12. An oral presentation was required along with a written essay. Second place was awarded to Malorie Greenwood (on left) in the amount of $300, a student at Oasis High School. Dylan Dawkins was our first place $500 winner, presenting an eloquent speech, and he is a student at Fallbrook High School. The Fallbrook High students were guided by teacher Lutz Zastrow, who is next to Brianna Stofflet, our third place $200 winner from FHS. It was great to have teachers and family members attend this patriotic event.

VFW Presents Student Awards

A luncheon was recently held at the Fallbrook VFW to honor students that have written patriotic essays. "Patriot's Pen" is an essay contest at the middle school level and the theme this year was, "Does Patriotism Still Matter?". Second place $300 winner was Jeremiah Conejos of Potter Junior High School (on left). First place $500 winner was Jalie Fransway of Zion Lutheran School, accompanied by teacher Sandie Fischer, and third place winner at $200 was Trevor Yerkes, also of Zion Lutheran School. Congratulations, students!