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On the KAVV made a Generous donation of $500 worth of new toys to the Marine Corps Toy’s for Tots Program. Rose Bowker and Sue Green were kind enough to do the shopping. Mission BBQ organized this group of donations and hosted the event. Of course they included a delicious meal! Here are some pictures of the event that I got from facebook.

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The KAVV now regularly meets at the Kenosha Heroes Cafe located in the Festival Foods Mezzanine on Fridays. Stop on by for the coffee and cakes, and stay for the camaraderie!

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We visited the Annual Gods Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner to present them with our annual donation to this important charity. Here’s some pictures…

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Here are some pic of our annual service at Library Park. It was a beautiful day this year. 100 Year old Birthday Boy, George Peter, was our guest.

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We caught a scheduling break this year as St Catherines Commons decided to have their annual ceremony on the 10th, Whew! We invited George Peter to attend the ceremony with us again this year.

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We were the Color Guard again this year. Tim’s quick thinking got us through a minor equipment failure (not the first time for that). Ask him about it!

From left, Rich Bowker, Tom Visintainer and Tim Green of the Kenosha Area Vietnam Vets Honor Guard talk with Interim Kenosha County Veterans Services Director Jennifer Blasi and County Executive Samantha Kerkman during the county’s annual Veterans Celebration, held Saturday at the Job Center.

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At an event hosted by American Legion Post 21, The local Blue Star Mothers group handed out personalized awards to Vietnam Veterans.

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The Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard at a recent funeral.

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Here are some candids from a recent Color Guard job… Oddly, I couldn’t find any pictures of the actual homecoming on facebook. Anybody out there with some decent investigative / research skills?

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The Honor Guard marched in the American Legion, Wisconsin 1st District’s Annual Silent March. This year, the march was through Twin Lakes. Here are KAVV specific pictures, for all pictures and a really great video taken by Woody’s son Tom Jr, check out the 1st Districts website. If you like the pics and vid, TJ’s business Card is below!

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The KAVV took part in a fundraiser at Milwaukee Burger to help Squadron 21. We also gave them a bit of cash. The group is experiencing a resurgence after a period of stagnation.

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Photos submitted by Bud Lord

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The August American Heroes Café Sweet Sponsor is none other than the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans. If you haven’t been to the Café, or been there lately, you are definitely missing out.

Visit them here:

  • Festival Kenosha: 3207 – 80th Street • Friday 8:00- 11:00 a.m.
  • Festival Somers: 6000 – 31st Street • Wednesday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Do you have one of these???