Paul Ciarelli (Page 3)

Judy and Jim retired to Florida recently. You guys will be missed!

Welcome aboard to our two newest members, Vietnam era veteran John Argust, a US Navy Veteran, and our 3rd associate member, US Navy Veteran Brad Cramlet. They are already an important part of the squad. Next time you see them give em’ a well deserved pat on the back!

Rich Bowker and Tim Green presented a Donation to God’s Kitchen Executive Director Arnetta Griffin. God’s Kitchen provides meals for the the needy seven days a week. You can find out more about their mission here: https://www.godskitchenofkenosha.com.

Our Veterans Day ceremony in Library park made the front page of the Kenosha News! As an added bonus, Roy Beals made it there too with the VFW! There wasn’t any snow this year, but it was a cold windy day. Thanks to all who braved the weather.

The KAVV and Post 21 honored the veterans living at the senior communities on Veterans Day 2022!

The 2022 Christmas Party will be on Saturday December 17 at Jantz’s Club. Cocktails start at 4:00 PM

Download your Reservation Form, Print and Submit to Rich. Also, you can post where appropriate.

Rich and Tim presented Racine Tiny Homes with the KAVV’s annual donation this week. The painting was in the office there.

One of Sue Green’s contributions to the KAVV is the printing and packaging of the Honor Volley that we present to the family. ” 25 packets and 3 hours later… ” was her comment. The shells are buffed by Tim, Son Tim, and probably CJ too. Thanks for all you do Sue!

The KAVV presented Colors at the Annual “Heat for Heroes” and “Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund” Golf benefit at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. This a huge fundraiser for these important programs, and we are proud to be a part of it.

The KAVV handed out over 700 American Flags before and during the parade, and represented themselves on one of Kenosha’s trolly’s. We rounded out the day as the Color Guard for that evenings Kenosha Kingfish Game!

After the service, Parading of the colors, rifle salute and taps, the Kenosha Yacht Club served breakfast.

The KAVV Honor Guard’s annual memorial day presentation. The KAVV reads the names of all veteran’s who were killed in battle and reads the names of Kenosha’s sons and daughters that have died in battle since the Vietnam War.

Earlier The KAVV Honor Guard presents colors for The American Legion, Kenosha Post 21 during their Memorial Day Service in Greenwood Cemetery.

After we left Library Park, we went to VFW Post 1865 as an Honor Guard at their Flag Retirement Ceremony. (Any Photos out there?)

Rich Bowker, Tim Green, Bob Marion, Tom Visintainer, and Paul Ciarelli rounded out the (long) day as a Color Guard during the Kenosha Kingfish Game.

Sunday May 29th the KAVV Honor Guard performed Funeral Honors. It was a beautiful day, but still a bit chilly for May.