Ladies Auxiliary Loses Beloved Past Department President
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 09:17 AM
by Wisconsin VFW News
Leone Morrissey, a life-long member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1318, passed away last week at the age of 91.
She served as Department President from 1968 to 1969, and afterward continued to serve in many active roles at the State, District and Post levels.
She loved the Auxiliary and her creativity and ingenuity enabled her to contribute uniquely and productively over the years. Leone was also active in church and other community affairs.
Visitation will take place today from 3:00 to 6:00pm at Cress Funeral Home in Madison, and the funeral is tomorrow, Friday, May 9th, at 10:00am.
She is survived by a large and loving family. Leone will be missed by her VFW Sisters statewide.
To view the complete obituary and funeral details, CLICK HERE.
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State Flags at Half Staff in Honor Of Lance Corporal Dean Opicka
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:52 AM
by Wisconsin VFW News
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EXECUTIVE ORDER # 247
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Relating to a Proclamation that the Flag of the United States and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin be Flown at Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Lance Corporal Dean Opicka of the United States Marine Corps Reserve Who Lost His Life During Operation Iraqi Freedom
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WHEREAS, on April 14, 2008, Lance Corporal Dean Opicka, a member of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, United States Marine Corps Reserve, died while serving his country in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Dean Opicka provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Lance Corporal Dean Opicka; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Dean Opicka will be laid to rest on Thursday, April 24, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on April 24, 2008, and ending at sunset on that date.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Madison this twenty-first day of April, in the year two thousand and eight.
JIM DOYLE
Governor
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Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.
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Charles "Chuck" Arndt, Past Wisconsin State Commander
Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 04:03 PM
by Wisconsin VFW News
Charles C. "Chuck" Arndt, VFW Wisconsin State Commander (1975-76), died Wednesday evening after a long illness.
Visitation will be Noon to 2:00PM, Sunday, April 13th, at Gaffney-Busha Funeral Home, 304 Division St, Eagle River. (See below for directions).
The VFW State Honor Guard will conduct a Memorial Service immediately following visitation.
A reception will follow at VFW Post 8637, Eagle River. (See below for directions).
Chuck Arndt held many positions at the Post, District and State levels and was a long-time member and Chairman of the VFW News Committee. He was also Chairman of the VFW Big 10 Conference 1992/93.
Cards of condolence may be sent to: Mary Arndt, 5040 County Rd G, Eagle River, WI 54521.
Directions to Funeral Home
Directions to Post 8637
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Department Mourns Past State Commander Bob Gascoigne
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 02:13 PM
by Wisconsin VFW News
Past All-American State Commander, Robert Gascoigne, (1985-86) died Saturday, April 5th.
Funeral Services will take place Friday, April 11th, at St Mary's Catholic Church, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI. Visitation precedes the service from 1:00 - 2:00pm at the church.
Hartson Funeral Home, Hales Corners, is in charge of arrangements. (Brent Perkins is the Funeral Director: 414-425-9797.)
A more detailed obituary will appear shortly.
MAP TO CHURCH
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State Flags to fly at Half Staff in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 02:09 PM
by Wisconsin VFW News
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EXECUTIVE ORDER # 242
Relating to a Proclamation that the
Flag of the United States
and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin
be Flown at Half-Staff
as a Mark of Respect for
Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost
of the United States Air Force
Who Lost His Life
During Operation Iraqi Freedom
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2008, Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost, a member of the 377th Air Base Wing, United States Air Force, died whil serving his country in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Christopher Frost will be laid to rest on Thursday, March 13, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on March 13, 2008, and ending at sunset on that date.
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Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.
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State Flags to Fly At Half Staff in Honor of PFC KEITH LLOYD
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 08:21 AM
by Wisconsin VFW News
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EXECUTIVE ORDER # 237
Relating to a Proclamation that the
Flag of the United States
and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin
be Flown at Half-Staff
as a Mark of Respect for
Private First Class Keith Lloyd
of the United States Army
Who Lost His Life
During Operation Iraqi Freedom
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2008, Private First Class Keith Lloyd, a member of the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army, died as a result of injuries sustained during enemy action in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Keith Lloyd provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Private First Class Keith Lloyd; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Keith Lloyd will be laid to rest on Tuesday, January 22, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on January 22, 2008, and ending at sunset on that date.
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Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.
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State Flags to Fly At Half Staff in Honor of SFC MATTHEW PIONK
Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 04:29 PM
by Wisconsin VFW News
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EXECUTIVE ORDER # 236
Relating to a Proclamation that the
Flag of the United States
and the Flag of the State of Wisconsin
be Flown at Half-Staff
as a Mark of Respect for
Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk
of the United States Army
Who Lost His Life
During Operation Iraqi Freedom
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2008, Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk, a member of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, United States Army, died as a result of injuries sustained during enemy action in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk provided faithful and honorable service to the people of the State of Wisconsin and the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the people of Wisconsin mourn the death of Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant First Class Matthew Pionk will be laid to rest on Saturday, January 19, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIM DOYLE, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by Federal and State law, do hereby order that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin shall be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning at sunrise on January 19, 2008, and ending at sunset on that date.
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Gubernatorial Executive Orders pertaining to special flag display are binding only on state office buildings and facilities. Individuals and other organizations are invited to join the state in this display of respect at their own volition. VFW Posts are encouraged to participate in honoring our war dead in like manner.
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