WCVA REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS SERVING

Windy City Veterans Assoc. currently have these members serving in the Global War on Terror. Let us all remember them this Holiday Season.

Luis Rivera Jr. "Two-Gun"
Milan "Mickey" Sipic
Kristin Schenkel
John Shortall
Matthew Gill
Terry Norris

If you know of anyone who I forgot to list...let me know asap!!!

Godspeed one and all.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

WCVAs presenting a check for $8000.00 to Kathy Z. at Manteno. WCVA had a very successful fundraiser which enabled them for the second year in a row to donate $8000.00 to the disabled veterans. Sadly, this year's bustrip only had a total of 8 veterans go on the bustrip. ALL who went had a great time with beer, sandwiches, pizza and friendship.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

WCVA's Bob, Bob and Joey with Kathy and child at Manteno Veterans Home.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

WCVA's Ed, Thomas and Dan enjoying the visit to Manteno with the disabled veterans.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

WCVA veterans Joey, Bob and Mike walking around the Muenster, IN Memorial.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

WCVA veterans Bob, Nacho and Teddy at the Vietnam war Memorial in Muenster, IN.

Manteno Bustrip 2008

Some WCVA veterans at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Memorial Wall on the Manteno bustrip.

REST IN PEACE JOE ROBERTS

Our Dear friend Joe Roberts passed away 03 November 08.

As you know Joe was the former Commander of the VFW Post 450 Alsip, IL. Joe always attended veteran related events and will be missed. Joe was a proud Army Viet Nam veteran.

Godspeed Joe. Your pain is over......Rest in peace Joe.

Windy City Veterans Fundraiser 2008

CHANGE OF LOCATION!!!

WINDY CITY VETERANS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY 07 NOV 08

6:30-11:30PM NOW at BEVERLY WOODS 11532 S. Western Ave.

$25.00 ENTRANCE TICKET

$50.00 50/50 RAFFLE (ONLY 300 SOLD)

$25.00 COVERS THE COST OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE MANTENO VETERANS HOSPITAL TO GIVE THEM A BETTER LIFE.

BE THERE.....BECAUSE YOU CARE!!!!

Manteno Veterans at VFW Post 450

VFW Post 450 members Gino Kurelic and Joe Roberts anxiously awaiting the Manteno Veterans Home van. VFW Post 450 provided a very relaxing fun-filled day for the veterans.

Manteno Veterans at VFW Post 450

Manteno Veterans Home van arriving at the VFW Post 450. The veterans enjoyed themselves with good company, food and entertainment. Thank you VFW Post 450 for making the day so special for these proud veterans.

Manteno Veterans at VFW Post 450

Manteno Veterans Home veterans enjoying the meal prepared by VFW Post 450. The atmosphere was filled with proud patriotism.

Manteno Veterans at VFW Post 450

Manteno Veterans Home Kathy Zenzatta receiving a check from VFW Post 450 Commander Tom Maher . Kathy said she will put the money towards a new fishing pond to-be-constructed for the veterans.

Manteno Veterans at VFW Post 450

VFW Post 450 member assisting the Manteno Veterans Home driver with the wheelchair lift.

WCVA's CPT Kristen Schenkel

CPT Schenkel is proudly serving in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. She is also a proud member of the Windy City Veterans Association. Please remember to keep her and our other WCVA members in your thoughts and prayers as the War on Terror continues on.

WCVA's CPT Kristen Schenkel

CPT Schenkel and fellow soldiers serving in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. They are assigned to the "Screaming Eagles" 101st Airborne Division. Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers.

WCVA's CPT Kristen Schenkel

CPT Schenkel is currently serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom. She is assigned to the "Screaming Eagles" 101st Airborne Division. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade 2008: President WCVA Martin E. Tully with USMC Marine Gunnery Sergeant Brian Schiller. Brian was this year's Parade Marshall. The children pictured

wanted to have their picture taken with Brian.

The atmosphere at today's parade was filled with patriotism and espirit de corps. The weather was warm, sunny and beautiful...a perfect day to remember our FALLEN brothers and sisters.

God Bless ALL veterans everywhere. ALL GAVE SOME...SOME GAVE ALL.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

From left to right: WCVA members Mike Daukus, Mike Graffis, Ken Hiatt, Gino Kurelic Sr., Ian Kingsley, Dan Scannell, Mc Cullough, Pete Kelly and Brendan Roberts.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

From left to right: WCVA members Mike Daukus, Mike Graffis, Martin E. Tully, Gino Kurelic Sr., Ken Hiatt, Ian Kingsley, Dan Scannell, Mc Cullough, Pete Kelly and Brendan Roberts.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

From left to right: WCVA members Gino Kurelic Sr., Ian Kingsley, Joe Roberts, Martin Tully and Ed Larsen waiting to board the trolley to head back to Danny Boy's.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

WCVA members Joe Roberts and Ed Larsen waiting to board the trolley to take them back to Danny Boy's.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

WCVA members Barney O'Reilly, Gino Kurelic Sr. and Martin Tully waiting for the trolley to head back to Danny Boy's.

31st Annual Memorial Day Parade

WCVA members Thomas Alfred and Ray Unger patiently waiting for the trolley to take them back to Danny Boy's.

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

Welcome to the VFW Post 450 Memorial Day service. The service included a huge motorcycle escort by various motorcycle clubs, speeches from many important leaders of Veterans issues, Marine Corps League Color Guard, the Emerald Society, 122nd Artillery Division 105mm Howitzer, releasing of doves and a 300ft flyover of a UH Huey "rebuilt" Vietnam helicopter. Thank you all WCVA members who attended. Your support was appreciated. Thank you to all who made the service a memorable experience. Thank you "Rambo" and staff who provided delicious food and drink.
Remember our troops currently serving overseas and above all NEVER FORGET those who did not return.

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

Many guests spoke at the VFW 450 Memorial Day service. Also contributing to the service was the Emerald Society of the Chicago Police Department. Their bagpipes brought about many heartfelt smiles from onlookers everywhere.

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

Today at the VFW Post 450 Memorial Day Service many people listened to the patriotic words of IDVA L. Tammy Duckworth as she reminded everyone to remember the fallen. It was a beautiful day filled with emotion and honor.

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

Motorcycle escorts for the Memorial Day service. Thank you American Knights, Illinois Freedom Riders's Patriot Guard, American Lawmen and any other motorcycle escort who attended. It was a very special day for all who attended.

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

Bridget and Marty Jr. with VFW Post 450's Mike Graffis and Joe Roberts. Mike did a superb job taking care of logistics and communication for the extremely successful Memorial Day service. Kudos to you Mike!

VFW 450 Memorial Day Service

VFW Post 450 member "Rambo", Melissa, Bridget and Marty Jr. having some laughs at the Memorial Day service. "Rambo" was the grill master for the ceremony.

VFW 450 "Welcome Home" Picnic

Far right: New WCVA member Brian Conrad and his friends Mark and Julie proudly attending the VFW Post 450 "Welcome Home" picnic for veterans. Brian is a USMC veteran of OIF.

Southside Irish Parade 2008

WCVA veterans who are unable to walk the distance of the parade, proudly rode in the trolley and excited the cheering crowds. Among the WCVA veterans riding the trolley was our very own Vice President Barney O'Reilly who conquered amazing odds the past year. Welcome Back Brother!

Southside Irish Parade 2008

WCVA President Martin E. Tully and his father proudly leading the way for the veterans in the parade. Windy City Veterans Association has been actively celebrating it's existence for 25 amazing years!

Southside Irish Parade 2008

WCVA veterans proudly marching down Western Avenue in the Southside Irish Parade. It was a cold day, but that didn't curtail the patriotism. Thank you to all who participated in this memorable tradition.

82nd Airborne soldiers honor their brother in arms

82nd Airborne soldiers saluting their brother in arms (KIA) CPT David Schultz. These brave young men proudly served as pall bearers. The crowd of supporters was fantastic! There were also the Blue Island PD, the Patriot Guard, the Emerald Society and the Windy City Veterans to honor the hero.

Windy City Veterans and Patriot Guard

Windy City Veterans' Ed Larsen, Mike Graffis, Bob Moses and President Martin Tully were among those present at the homecoming ceremony for (KIA) CPT David Schultz of Blue Island, IL. Mike is also a volunteer member of the Patriot Guard. Patriot Guard's mission is simply to protect those who have made the final sacrifice from protesters and activists.

Windy City Veterans and Patriot Guard

Windy City Veterans and the Patriot Guard proudly attended the homecoming of CPT David Schultz (RIP) of the 82nd Airborne.

Martin Earl Tully Jr. is born!

Martin Earl Tully Jr. was born at 0256hrs on 20 JAN 08. He was 5lbs. 9oz. and 19 inches. This was an extremely proud day for the President of WCVA and his family. Greetings Junior!

Junior has arrived!

SFC Luis "Two Gun" Rivera, Jr.

Here we have a picture of SFC Rivera, Jr. , a member of WCVA, in preparation for his deployment to Iraq. He is an Army Military Police soldier. Let us NEVER FORGET we have four WCVA members currently serving in the Global War on Terror.