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		See the Best rendition of our National Anthem that you will ever see. Next Post/Auxiliary meeting is March 15 IN MEMORANDUM 14 DIE IN FT. HOOD TERRORIST ATTACK. THIRTEEN DIED IN DEFENSE OF THEIR COUNTRY NOVEMBER 5, 2009 Pfc. Michael S. Pearson, 22 Bolingbrook, IL "I look only to the future for wisdom. To rock back and forth in my wooden chair. Grow out the beard of the earth and play my experience through sound. Not always pleasant, but just as important. For each note must represent my love, pain and experience. Everyone has a place in my story. And someday I'll play a tune that represents you and the role you played in my life" Michael Pearson   Pvt. Franscheska Velez, 21, and the child she was carrying Chicago, IL CWO Michael Cahill (Ret.), 62, Cameron, TX Major Eduardo Caraveo, 52, Woodbridge, VA Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow, 23 Plymouth, IN Capt John Gaffaney, 56, San Diego, CA Spc. Frederick Greene, 29 Mountain City, TN Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 22, Tipton, OK Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, Kiel, WI Pfc. Aaron Nemelka, 19, West Jordan ,UT Capt. Russell Seager, 51, Racine, WI Lt. Col. Juanita Warman, 55, Havre De Grace MD Pfc. Kham Xiong, 23, St. Paul, MN POST ORATORICAL CONTESTANT WINS 2nd PLACE AT STATE FINALS Melissa Lam, our home schooled oratorical contestant poses with William Flanagan, Illinois 2009-2010 Department Commander. Melissa achieved 2nd Place in the 73rd ANNUAL AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, "A Constitutional Speech Contest," at the State Finals held Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Peoria Civic Center. Eariler in the day, Melissa won 1st Place in her semi-final round. She competed against the winners of four other semi-final contests held at the same time. Melissa will recieve a $1500.00 scholarship for help with the college of her choice. Are You the Son or Grandson of An American Legion member, or A deceased war era veteran (doesn't have to have been in combat) ? Become a Charter Member of Bolingbrook Squadron 1288 of the Sons of the American Legion. We are soliciting members to start a Squadron here in Bolingbrook. See the purposes and aims of the S.A.L at the SAL website. Dues are only $25.00 a year. There is no minimum age or age limit. Sons and Grandsons of current Legion and other wartime era veteran organization members are welcome. Contact Wayne Macejak, 630.378.6223, or by e-mail if you have questions. IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT - IMPORTANT Bolingbrook VFW Post 5917 has received a grant from the State of Illinois for a study of the use of hyperbaric treatment (oxygen under pressure) in the TREATMENT of TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) This study is being conducted by August Martinucci, M.D. and Ronalt Holt, M.D. at the Midwest Hyperbaric Institute, P.C. in Bolingbrook, IL. The study will provide a course of 40 hyperbaric sessions and gather results as to its effect on the healing of damaged brain tissues. There is strong reason to believe that this approach may be very successful. VFW Post 5917 is seeking recently returned U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans diagnosed with TBI (or who have reason to believe that they sustained TBI which has been undiagnosed) who would be willing to be evaluated for participation in the study. They would be expected to partici- pate in the full treatment protocol if they fit the criteria as set up for this program. If you know of a recently returned veteran who is known or suspected to be suffering from TBI, please have them contact the post at VFWPost5917@sbcglobal.net. See sketches of the Revitalized Veterans Memorial Here The Post 1288 Legion Application "Car Flyer" has been updated for 2008. If you are not in Post 1288, here is a car flyer you can use. Keep a couple of copies handy in your car in case you see another Vet's car in a parking lot (Vet licence plates, vet stickers, etc. are good indicators). Stick a flyer under the windshield wiper. Free Videoconferencing for certain Iraq locations. Judy Biggert's office needs help contacting families of service personnel in several specific locations in Iraq about free videoconferencing opportunity. Please see her message (in PDF format) HERE Visit Our  Past Commanders Honor Roll Past Presidents Honor Roll Visit Our Bulletin Board Veterans: Record Your Personal Information For Your Family More Things for Veterans to Do   A Great Newsletter on recent Veteran/Military Issues Updated Twice a Month hosted by Post #119 - Gulfport Blue Star Service Banners are available Military Dependents: Do You Need Assistance because a family member is on active duty? February 2010 Newsletter     Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast
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