There is an email out there making the rounds – like the one pictured below that is using the VFW logo.

Do not click on the email – just delete it – it is a scam.

This week at the VFW Department of Washington State Convention Craig (Right) was elected as the VFW Department of Washington State Commander and Walt (Left)was elected as the State Surgeon.

Craig served as VFW Post 6785’s post commander for 5 years, and two years as the District 11 Commander.  Craig later was elected to State Surgeon, the steppingstone to state commander in five years.

Walt has served two years as the 6785 post commander and will be serving a third year as post commander while serving as Department as the State Surgeon. 

Washington’s leadership program is a five year process starting with the State Surgeon position, then moving on to the State Judge Advocate position, then to the State Junior Vice, then to the State Senior Vice Commander, and finally to the State Commander position.  At each step they are elected by the members of the Washington VFW. 

Congratulations to both of you!!!

Congratulations VFW Post 6785 on achieving 100% in membership for the current membership year!

Welcome home Petty Officer 1st Class Randy Clawson!

Randy returned from this weekend’s honor flight from Washington D.C. and was greeted by his wife and members of VFW Post 6785.

Randy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and retired after 21 years and is a Vietnam War veteran.

Randy deployed on USS Coral Sea (CVA 43), and the USS Midway (CVA 41) during his tour in Vietnam.

Randy is currently the VFW Post 6785 and District 11 Service Officer.

Rita Eugenia Eliason, nee Le Piane

Born March 12, 1939, Died January 8, 2023, May she Rest in Eternal Peace.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Philomena at 10:30 am on March 10, 2023, followed by a reception at the Des Moines Senior Activity Center.

A committal service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent at 2:15 pm the same day.

Please let Scott know at sreliason@msn.com if you will be able to attend.

Washington State Patriotic Day serves to celebrate patriotism and honor service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. There will be a Massing of the Colors, where 50 or more flag units from veterans’ organization; active duty and National Guard units; first responders, civic and youth groups and Junior ROTC units march into Pioneer Middle School Gym carrying their unit flag alongside the American Flag.

Pioneer Middle School, 1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane, Dupont, WA 98327

4 March 2023

2 – 4 PM (1400 – 1600)