Luis Rivera Jr

WELCOME HOME!!! WCVA member Luis Rivera Jr. has successfully completed his tour of duty in Iraq and is now home.

Keep in mind we still have quite a few WCVA members currently serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan:

Kristen Schenkel
Mickey Sipic
Jon Shortall
Terry Norris
Matthew Gill

May they return to us safely....Godspeed one and all.

Afghanistan picture

WCVA member 1LT Terry Norris on a Humanitarian Aid mission in Afganistan. Terry is an MP officer in Afghanistan training Afghan troops.

WCVA Meeting 04 Feb 09

WCVA members,

Our upcoming WCVA meeting will be this Wednesday night at VFW Post 450 Alsip, IL at 8pm. We will be discussing the upcoming Southside Irish Parade and the upcoming WCVA officer elections. Hope to see you all there!

Thank you!

Marty

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.