VFW Post 349 - Harry Donovan, Fairlawn

12/02/2025

We thank the manager of Fairlawn Bob Evans who on Veterans Day set a table for the Missing Man-a ceremonial memorial for the fallen, missing, or imprisoned service members.

11/20/2025

Chaker Fadel presenting our Post check - in support to Veteran Day Veterans train ride to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad!

11/09/2025

This Veterans Day, we’re teaming up with Carlos Barber Shop in Broadview Heights to give back to those who’ve given so much.

All veterans can stop by Montrose Ford for a free haircut in appreciation of your service and sacrifice.

Thank you! 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

We are distributing poppies now, and over the weekend - be sure to stop by!

To Donate: https://vfwpost349.org/donate

11/05/2025

***UPDATE 11/11/25 7:50am: The program will be held inside of the Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center due to weather.***

Join us for the Annual Harry Donovan VFW Post 349 Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

📍 Location: Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center
Harry Donovan VFW Post 349, Fairlawn, OH

This year’s program will include:
🎖️ Remarks from Commander Soful
📜 Keith VanBuskirk sharing the history of the Warrior’s Journey Home and the meaning behind the Witness Tree
🏛️ Words from City of Fairlawn Mayor Russell T. Sharnsky
⭐ Special guest speaker Chip Billow

Come together with our community as we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Let us remember, reflect, and give thanks for their sacrifices.

11/05/2025

The Post thanks the City of Fairlawn and the Police Department for their support of the daily Witness Tree observances.

11/04/2025

On Nov 3rd, VFW Post 349 held a Witness Tree observance, led by Fred Karm which included Post members, Warriors Journey Home member, and officers of the Fairlawn Police Department.

The 11:00am Daily service continues thru Veterans Day. Please join us!

11/02/2025

The attendees at the recent Post meeting gathered at the Post display, located at the Fairlawn City Hall, to view the latest addition to the Display case: Higgins Boat in the memory of Harry Donovan.

10/28/2025

https://www.akron.com/articles/fairlawn-post-honors-benefactor/

Thanks Akron.com for reporting!

Photo courtesy of Chaker Fadel FAIRLAWN — The Harry Donovan Sr. Fairlawn Post 349 recently honored its main benefactor, Harry Donovan Sr., by presenting a model of a landing craft called the “Higgins boat,” on which Donovan Sr. served during World War II. Shown, from left, is Fairlawn Mayor Ru...

10/12/2025

From November 1st - November 11th, Harry Donovan Fairlawn VFW Post 349 will participate in Witness Tree.

For more information: https://vfwpost349.org/

10/09/2025

Higgins Craft in the Display Case

10/08/2025

Mayor Sharnsky, Ken Filing, Fran Donovan, and Mike Soful. The Higgins Craft replicate to Honor Harry Donovan in-the Foreground.