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2009 Wreaths Across America |
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Written by EMCS Keith Wiehrs
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Thursday, 14 January 2010 |
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"The National Wreaths Across America Event was held on 12 December 2009 to honor veterans at Arlington National Cemetery and over 400 other National cemeteries across the country. Their mission: "Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom" help all of us understand and appreciate the sacrifices that many make for our country.
Lead by DCCS Del Hayes, several members of the Yorktown CPOA Chapter (MKCS Ross, EMC Brame, FSC Luera, DCC Teague) and DC1 Bontrager supported "Wreaths Across America" at the Yorktown National Cemetery. Other organizations that supported this event included the American Legion Colonial Post 1776, American Legion Riders Post 75, Wounded Warriors of Ft. Eustis (represented by Staff Sergeant Laplant) and the National Park Service (represented by Mr. Dan Smith and Mr. Michael Byrd).", USCG TRACEN Yorktown, Commanding Officer's Insights, 29 Dec 2009
This will continue to be an annual sponsored event by the Yorktown CPOA Chapter. For more information on the event around the country and how you can be part of this honorable event click here!
Special Thanks to DCCS Del Hayes and many members of the Yorktown CPOA Chapter for volunteering to spearhead this successful event in respect for those who have gone before us...
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Last Updated ( Monday, 08 February 2010 )
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CPOA Donates to CHKD |
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Written by EMCS Keith Wiehrs
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
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On August 1, 2009 during TRACEN Yorktowns Coast Guard Day celebration picnic, the Peninsula Mustang Enthusiast Club, a local car club, held a car show on base to help raise funds to donate to Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, a local hospital organization in Virginia. Together with a donation from the TRACEN Yorktown CPOA Chapter, they were able to present a check to CHKD for $800 on October 24, 2009.
Pictured Above: MKCS Bryan Ross, Yorktown CPOA President, presents a check to CHKD members.
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2009-2010 Chapter Officers |
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Written by EMCS Keith Wiehrs
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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 |
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Congratulations and Welcome our new Chapter Officers effective October 2009 through September 2010!
o President - MKCS Bryan Ross
o Vice Pres - GMC Shawn Petersen
o Secretary - OSCS Pat Hagan
o Treasurer - MKC Scott Sears
Board of Directors:
GMCS Hal Hoffman (Ret.)
BMC Kristin Epperson
EMCS Keith Wiehrs
SKCM Don Gauthier (Ret.)
Come on out for the October General Membership meeting at 1130 on October 7th for the Official Installment of the new Officers!
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 September 2009 )
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Yorktown CPOA at WWII Honor Flight |
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Written by EMCS Keith Wiehrs
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Saturday, 30 May 2009 |
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On Saturday, 30 May 2009, the Yorktown Chapter of the CPOA joined with members of the other armed forces to honor our World War II vets. The Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance Armed Forces Committee sponsored a World War II Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for one hundred WW II veterans. The veterans ranged in age from 83-101. They left from Crowne Plaza in Williamsburg at 0700 on two busses and they visited the WW II Memorial and other locations. Yorktown Chapter members saw them off, and had the opportunity to talk with the veterans and thank them for their service. It was a very rewarding experience for everyone who participated.
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Memorial Day 2009 |
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Written by EMCS Keith Wiehrs
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Tuesday, 26 May 2009 |
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Yorktown Chapter and “A” School Students Honor Veterans on Memorial Day 2009
On 26 May 2009 members of the Yorktown Chapter and students from IS “A” and PS “A” School placed 2,000 American Flags on veteran’s graves in the Colonial National Historic Park in Yorktown, Virginia.
IS and PS "A" School Students Place Flags
Yorktown Chapter Vice President, PSCS Robby Colbert Places a Flag
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 June 2009 )
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