- Post Color Guard Captain: Richard LaPointe
- Trustee: Rudy Marccuci
- Trustee: Ron Dudley
- Web-Set Tech: Leather Dupris
- Commander of the Salem's Veterans Council: Darrin Potorski
- Commander of the PLAV Post #55: Teddy Golcawski
- Post Member Arthur Latnik (Member of the post for 63 years, since 17 years of age)
- Member Louis Robicheau
- J.C. Martineau, Vice President of B.O.D.
- Walter Berdachowski
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Witch City Post #1524
95 Derby Street
Salem, Massachusetts
978 745-0010
VFW Witch City Post #1524
Honor Wall Re-Dedication
Post Officers Recognition
Appreciation & Awards
November 4, 2006
Opening Remarks were made by Commander Roger Leger. The "Pledge of Allegiance" was said by all members and guests present.
(Please Note: The information given on this page may not be in exact chronological order, but has been simplified for web page presentation. I apologize if I have left anyone out that received a presentation or acknowledgement. It is not intentional. Let me know and I will be very happy to add you to this page. My notes were somewhat incomplete and there were many presentations. If you find a mistake, let me know and it will be corrected.)
Honor Wall Re-Dedication by Master of Ceremonies Jean-Guy Martineau |
HONOR WALL RE-DEDICATION
Introduction and the "Honor Wall Re-dedication was given by Master of Ceremonies, Jean-Guy Martineau. It was a very emotional and moving presentation honoring those "Who have given all and those all who have given some" in the protection of our country and safeguarding the liberties we all enjoy.
Our Honor wall was recently rebuilt after damage causing warping and rippling of the paneling. Those who helped to rebuild it and those who donated supplies were recognized and appreciated for their hard work and contributions to our post.
Our New Re-Dedicated Honor Wall (from left to right):
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POST OFFICERS RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION
By Commander Roger Leger
In the past, we had many evenings in this hall, when we honored and acknowledged many of our fellow comrades who made their contribution in making this post the best V.F.W. in Massachusetts.
We had the celebration of the "Burning of the Mortgage", at which we honored the "Bond Holders." People like Paul Lyons, Lucien Morin, Babe Berube and so many others. We had other evenings in which we had retirement parties for Phil Verrette, Ed Luzinski, Ralph Rossetti and Rudy Marccuci.
In the same spirit of those past celebrations, we want to recognize some of our officers and friends who have made more recent contributions to this Post:
Commander Leger & Post Color Guard, Richard LaPointe |
Leather Dupris VFW Post #1524 Website Web-Mistress & Post Sign/Poster Designer |
Another lady, Barbara Rochon was honored for her dedicated service to the post and to the veterans of Salem:
Commander Leger & Barbara Rochon |
ALL AMERICAN COMMANDER PRESENTATIONS
J.C. Martineau and Jean-Guy Martineau presented Commander Roger Leger with the All American Citation and All American Hat. Commander Leger was also presented with all of his service awards as a special gift.
Jean-Guy Martineau (left) & J.C. Martineau (right) Presenting the All American Citation |
J.C. Martineau, Board Vice President Presenting the All American Citation to Commander Roger Leger |
Commander Roger Leger presented with all of his service awards. |
Several former Post Commanders were present and asked to stand and be acknowledged and appreciated for their past dedicated service to the post. Other people present and acknowledged were:
Salem Veterans Council Commander: Darrin Potorski & Jean-Guy Martineau, Salem Veterans Services |
Flowers were presented to many of the ladies for their dedicated service and support:
Commander Leger & wife Marie |
Commander Leger & Ladies Auxiliary President, Vinnie Cavanaugh |
Commander Leger & Kay Harrison (Wife of William Harrison Jr, Bar Manager, Former Commander) |
Post President, Jack Lyons & his wife Kathryn |
POST PRESENTATIONS
By President of the Board of Directors, Jack Lyons
The post, as great as it is, needs a home here at 95 Derby Street. This building is the body which holds the heart and spirit of Witch City VFW Post #1524. As president of the Board, I would like to make a few presentations to a few people who have worked hard to keep the building worthy of being the home and headquarters of Witch City Post 1524.
Post presentations were given to past Presidents of the Board:
Board President Jack Lyons & Vice President, J.C. Martineau |
Presentations were given to Michael Swasey, Shawn Szczechowicz, Paul Boyd and Bob Dunham of E.M.R. Drywall.
Michael Swasey, Paul Boyd, and Shawn Szczechowicz (Left to Right) |
A special acknowledgement was presented to Jean-Guy Martineau, Salem Veterans Services.
President Jack Lyons & Jean-Guy Martineau |
After the presentations were made, a buffet dinner was served to all members and guests. Later entertainment included Karaoke and socializing.
Congratulations Everyone!
 
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