David Tollefsen, 1956-2019
February 10, 1956 to November 28, 2019 David Daniel Tollefsen, loving husband to Maurette and sons James and Ryan, passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving morning.… Read More »David Tollefsen, 1956-2019
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Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Date of death: October 17 2019 Brandon was born in Portland, Oregon to Scott and Delores Greene on Aug. 11, 1989. Brandon graduated from Lakeridge… Read More »Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Veterans Breakfast 2019
There was another big turnout this morning for the annual Veterans Breakfast, organized by the City of Tualatin and community volunteers. Here’s the program: Person… Read More »Veterans Breakfast 2019
Veterans Day is November 11th
In 1926 Congress declared November 11 as the date to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1938 Congress passed an… Read More »Veterans Day is November 11th
Regatta Run 2019
The Tualatin VFW Auxiliary was proud to sponsor, support and attend the annual Regatta Run in 2019 as a way to honor the memory of… Read More »Regatta Run 2019
VFW National Home for Children
Hi, I’m Frederick Puffenberger. On May 22, 2019, I was named the new Executive Director for the VFW National Home for Children here in my… Read More »VFW National Home for Children
Veterans’ Recognition Breakfast
Register NOW for this year’s Veterans Recognition Breakfast! Honor and salute veterans at this annual event. Come enjoy a delicious catered breakfast celebrating veterans’ and… Read More »Veterans’ Recognition Breakfast
VFW Auxiliary Celebrates 105 Years of Service
Happy 105th birthday to us! On September 14, 1914, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our name… Read More »VFW Auxiliary Celebrates 105 Years of Service
The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
We asked veterans’ advocates like you to contact your U.S. Representatives and Senators to demand Congress pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act… Read More »The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
June 14th is Flag Day
President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14th as Flag Day back in 1916, but it wasn’t until 1949 that our Congress passed legislation to establish this… Read More »June 14th is Flag Day