03/09/2022
COMFORT BEARS – Crewe’s Gold Star Memorial Post 7819 Adjutant Harry Seymour recently presented ‘comfort bears’ to area law enforcement officials. This batch went to the Blackstone Police Department. The bears are used to provide comfort to children following crisis events. (Photo by Greg Eanes)
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VFW FOURTH DISTRICT WINNERS – Two local students have been selected winners in VFW Fourth District competitions for Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. Jacob Seamons of Drakes Branch was taking third place in the District for his Patriot’s Pen essay earning a $100 check. Sadie Henshaw of Sutherland took first place in the Voice of Democracy competition earning $300 for excellence. Sadie’s entry will advance to State competition. They were advanced to District competition after selection and sponsorship by Gold Star Memorial VFW Post 7819 in Crewe. Both are students at Kenston Forest School. Pictured, from left to right, are Head of School Lori Bacon, Sadie Henshaw, Jacob Seamons and VFW Post 7819 Commander Greg Eanes presenting checks on behalf of Fourth District Commander Gus Villalobos. (Photo by Patricia Mahaney)
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR-Mrs. Sherri Dosher (center) accepts a $100 check from the Fourth District Veterans of Foreign Wars from Greg Eanes (right), Commander of Crewe’s VFW Post 7819, on behalf of Fourth District Commander Gus Villalobos, for being selected the local VFW’s ‘Teacher of the Year’. To the left is Kaitlyn Knight, a local homeschooler who nominated Mrs. Dosher for the award. (Photo by Sam Knight).
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VFW FIREMAN OF THE YEAR-David L. Roberts of the Crewe Volunteer Fire Department was recognized as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Fireman of the Year during a brief ceremony at a recent Department meeting. Crewe Gold Star Memorial VFW Post 7819 Commander Greg Eanes presented a certificate recognizing Robert's leadership, moral and physical courage, and commitment to a lifetime of saving lives and property while serving as a volunteer fireman. Eanes called the firemen "modern day minute who drop everything when the alarm sounds" and noted Roberts alone had 47 years of public service. Eanes said, "These men and women are local heroes. Humble when you meet them on the street but fighting tigers when attacking house fires and trying to save lives and property. Our community is in their debt." (Photo by Andy Lester)
