DAV Magazine — July/August 2017
CHAPTER & DEPARTMENT
Monument dedicated
to veterans in New York...
DAV National 3rd Junior Vice Commander Donald Day (front right) alongside DAV Chapter 28 members from Brooklyn, N.Y., dedicated a monument on the grounds of the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. The monument is a reminder to all who pass by how DAV members are fighting to fulfill the nation’s promises to all the men and women who served. The Brooklyn VAMC is one of three VA facilities in the N.Y. Harbor Healthcare System, which supports the largest Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program in the nation.
A gesture of thanks...
Veterans residing at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., were given handmade pillowcases on behalf of DAV Chapter 28. Each pillowcase represents a specific branch of the military and is embroidered with the words, “Proud Veteran.” Mike Hlohinec (left) of Chapter 28 hands resident Doug Hughes his new U.S. Army pillowcase. More than 467 pillowcases, which are made in partnership with the Ability Building Center, have been made for veterans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Pledging against suicide...
DAV Department of Florida held its annual state convention in June. Coast Guard veteran and retired New York City Fire Department Chief Danny Prince (center) brought the Spartan Sword to the convention in order to raise awareness and help prevent veteran suicide. The Spartan Sword was created from steel salvaged from the World Trade Center bombing on 9/11. For veterans and first responders, the sword is a symbol of the enduring strength of the country. Additionally, veterans are encouraged to say the Spartan Pledge, a pledge against suicide that encourages them to turn to each other—their “battle buddies”—before taking their own lives. Also present were (from left) Past National Commander (PNC) Al Linden, PNC Dennis Joyner, PNC Joseph Johnston, National 4th Junior Vice Commander Andy Marshall, and PNC Wally Tyson.
to veterans in New York...
DAV National 3rd Junior Vice Commander Donald Day (front right) alongside DAV Chapter 28 members from Brooklyn, N.Y., dedicated a monument on the grounds of the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. The monument is a reminder to all who pass by how DAV members are fighting to fulfill the nation’s promises to all the men and women who served. The Brooklyn VAMC is one of three VA facilities in the N.Y. Harbor Healthcare System, which supports the largest Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program in the nation.
A gesture of thanks...
Veterans residing at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn., were given handmade pillowcases on behalf of DAV Chapter 28. Each pillowcase represents a specific branch of the military and is embroidered with the words, “Proud Veteran.” Mike Hlohinec (left) of Chapter 28 hands resident Doug Hughes his new U.S. Army pillowcase. More than 467 pillowcases, which are made in partnership with the Ability Building Center, have been made for veterans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Pledging against suicide...
DAV Department of Florida held its annual state convention in June. Coast Guard veteran and retired New York City Fire Department Chief Danny Prince (center) brought the Spartan Sword to the convention in order to raise awareness and help prevent veteran suicide. The Spartan Sword was created from steel salvaged from the World Trade Center bombing on 9/11. For veterans and first responders, the sword is a symbol of the enduring strength of the country. Additionally, veterans are encouraged to say the Spartan Pledge, a pledge against suicide that encourages them to turn to each other—their “battle buddies”—before taking their own lives. Also present were (from left) Past National Commander (PNC) Al Linden, PNC Dennis Joyner, PNC Joseph Johnston, National 4th Junior Vice Commander Andy Marshall, and PNC Wally Tyson.
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