An unexpected Memorial Day observance
Ray Pitz – Thursday, May 28, 2020 For Dale Potts, it was an unusual Tualatin Memorial Day observance Monday, May 25. It was the first… Read More »An unexpected Memorial Day observance
Daniel Payne
Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
The city of Tualatin is researching possible locations for a veteran’s memorial. The Historical Society sees this as an important call to action. We are… Read More »Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
This year, the normal ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day will be held virtually. The 152nd National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members at… Read More »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
VFW National Home for Children
Winter Fun at the VFW National Home for Children Thanks to our generous supporters, 2020 is our 95th year of providing a safe, nurturing environment… Read More »VFW National Home for Children
Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America… Read More »Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Illustrating America is a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. … Read More »Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country enter the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The first-place winner… Read More »Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Continuing Education Scholarship
The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to present the Continuing Education Scholarship to assist members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education… Read More »Continuing Education Scholarship
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
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