The VFW Post 5843, Auxiliary, and American Legion Post 74 proudly donated this flag to the residents of the Walbridge Wing. The residents of the Wing are honored to promote patriotism for past, current and future generations of our veterans. | BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO Special to the Herald Times
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The 78th anniversary of D-Day was Monday, June 6
What was D-Day? In May 1944, 12 Allied nations were working together under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower to plan an invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France. Germany’s Chancellor Adolf Hitler expected an imminent attack, but thanks to false tips from undercover spies posing as German sympathizers, his defense[Read More…]
Honor & Remember ~ Memorial Day 2022
MEEKER | VFW Post 5843, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion conducted Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremonies and salutes May 30 at Circle Park and Highland Cemetery. Photos by Caitlin Walker and Gracelyn Walker, Rio Blanco Herald Times
PATRIOTIC …
The VFW Post 5483 Color Guard led this year’s Fourth of July parade in Meeker (above), and Rangely celebrated America’s birthday with delicious food and great music. Find more photos of Rio Blanco County’s Fourth festivities at the links below | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO July 4th 2021 Festivities in Meeker[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: November 12, 2020
Thanks for supporting Haunted House fundraiser Dear Editor: Meeker’s VFW Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who came and supported the Haunted House fundraiser! The money raised will go towards our two high school senior scholarships that we award yearly. A big thanks to everyone that helped make the house[Read More…]
Veterans Day 2020 Photos
VFW Post 5843 wreath ceremony May 28
VFW Post 5843 will have its annual Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at Circle Park Bridge in Meeker followed by a ceremony at Highland Cemetery.