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Post TX115 continued strong through 2020 |
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Christmas
Dinner Partnership December 2020 – On December 19th
and 20th AMVETS Post TX115 teamed up with the
Buda Chamber of Commerce and the Central Texas VSO Alliance to distribute 50 Christmas
dinners to needy veterans in the Buda/Kyle area. We were very fortunate that members of the
Buda Chamber of Commerce donated a ham and over 30 pounds of groceries.
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Veterans Day
Commemoration November 18, 2020 – AMVETS
Post TX115 joined with Buda VFW Post 20161 and Buda American Legion 213 to honor
all Veterans at a ceremony at Buda’s Veterans Memorial at Bradfield Park. Post TX115 Commander
Kerman Hammond served as the Master of Ceremonies and Buda Area Chamber
of Commerce Executive Director JR Gonzales provided introductions,
while Virginia Serrots performed the National
Anthem, Chaplain Ken Bell delivered the invocation, and Stu
Hoyt delivered a moving message. Many
thanks to all who participated to make this year’s ceremony a success. |
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9/11
Memorial Tribute September 11, 2020 – AMVETS
Post TX115 members gathered to erect a memorial tribute to honor those lost to
the September 11, 2001 attacks and to those first responders who have
suffered and died from their 9/11 service. Commander
Hammond led members Ben Arismendez, Gilbert Arizmendez,
and Ken Bell in this effort to ensure we all never forget.
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Grant Bogue
Memorial Service August 28, 2020 – AMVETS
Post TX115 teamed up with American Legion Riders TX213 and Patriot Guard Riders
to honor Air Force Korean War veteran Grant Bogue.
After
the Memorial service we went to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, escorted
by law enforcement and the Buda American Legion Riders. When we arrived at the cemetery, we were
greeted by the San Antonio Patriot Guard.
The grave site ceremony consisted of a bag pipe player, releasing of
the doves as well as the Air Force personnel. I
personally want to thank each and every one that was a part of this Memorial
Service; it could not have happened the way it did without your dedication
and love for your fellow brothers and sisters in arms. Again, thank you from the bottom of my
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Commander Kerman Hammond with
Mrs. Hilda Bogue |
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AMVETS
officers and Legion Riders salute Grant |
AMVETS
Chaplain Ken Bell, Commander |
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Patriot
Guard Riders stand in Grant's honor |
Patriot
Guard Riders and AMVETS members |
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AMVETS
Honor Guard Officer Rachel Patrick |
Grant's procession departs
for Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with the Riders in escort |
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Honors
at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery |
Riders
at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery |
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Covid-19
Relief Efforts June 30, 2020 – AMVETS
Post 115 has teamed up with the Buda VFW and Buda American Legion to work together
to make sure that our veterans and the community are not forgotten and are
taken care of during the pandemic crisis.
These relief efforts started mid-March and as of June 30th
over 7,500 volunteer hours have been donated by veterans and family members. Face masks
Surgical Mask Ear Relief Straps
Food/Supply Bank
From Post Commander Kerman Hammond – I am awestruck and deeply thankful for all the members and community
volunteers who pitched in to help in this unprecedented crisis. These people worked 12 hour days for over three
months, simply to help others. We would also like to thank again all of the individuals,
businesses and other veterans' posts that donated to us material and money to
accomplish this mission. Without
everyone stepping up, we could not have made this relief operation a success. |
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2020-2021
Officer Installation June 18, 2020 – From Former Commander Steve Pulis: I once again had the special privilege of inducting
our new cabinet of officers at our June Executive Committee (ExComm) meeting. While the Coronavirus pandemic has placed
unprecedented challenges on our activities, I know our Commander and the
cabinet will continue to address the business of the Post. |
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Commander 1st
Vice 2nd
Vice 3rd
Vice Adjutant Finance
Officer Provost
Marshall |
Kerman D. Hammond, Sr. Cassaundra Melgar-Ce'De
Baca Gilbert Arismendez Rachel Patrick William P. Banks, Sr. Hector Garcia Ben Arismendez |
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Military Care Packages January
- February 2020 – This is the 8th year Post Commander Kerman Hammond has
orchestrated this important program to support those serving all of us
downrange. Throughout
the first six weeks of 2020 veterans, family members, friends, and community members
donated items for our annual “Veterans Valentine” Care Package program. On February
8th the Post family gathered together to
fill the boxes, create mailing labels, and complete the customs
documents. This year’s effort yielded a record 54 boxes, filled to the brim with goodies for deployed troops. A special thanks to DLC
Financial for their generous support and to all who donated goods, funds, and
helped with the package filling! The Post received some warm thanks from downrange folks – “to the American Veterans AMVETS Central
Texas Post TX115, the entire Det here appreciate
their generous support” (check out the snapshot below of that deployed
team proudly displaying Old Glory).
And a second team sent their regards from Qatar – their note and memento
are also below. Our deployed military
care package program is another mark of an honorable Post – veterans joining
together in continued service to our country. |
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Mid-Winter Fundraiser January
25, 2019 – Our Mid-Winter Fundraiser – a
raffle of a CPX-1 handgun, concluded with ticket sales and the winner drawing Cowboy
Harley-Davidson of Austin. Cowboy
Harley supported the raffle with music and beverages and the Post provided
chili, chili dogs and all the condiments to go with it. A successful fundraiser requires much help and
this year members (and their families) really stepped up to support the Post. First, a very, very special thank you to 3rd
Vice Commander Rachel Patrick and her family for donating the prize! Rachel also managed the ticket sales, so a
second big thanks for that. Second, a gigantic shout out to our Chile Dog Crew
– Ben Arismendez, Gilbert Arizmendez, and
Mario Drumgoole.
They did it all – setup, food prep, serving, and cleanup; thanks guys! Lastly, thanks to all who came out to help on
Saturday and to all who bought tickets!
AMVETS at Cowboy Harley-Davidson
Raffle Ticket Crew
Chili Dog Crew |
