VFW Lafore Lock Post 755

The post and the riders are looking for a band to fill in this coming June 12th bike and jeep night at the post.
Looking for rock/outlaw county type. Let us know what you have.

Tonight!!! You don’t want to miss this show!

🇺🇸 Tonight is a very special night at the VFW! 🇺🇸
It is with great honor and pride that we celebrate one of our own, WWII Veteran and VFW member Bill Ferguson, on his 100th Birthday! 🎉🎂
Reaching 100 years old is an incredible milestone, and being able to celebrate a member of the Greatest Generation makes tonight even more meaningful. Bill’s service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country and our veteran community are an inspiration to us all.
Join us tonight during our chicken dinner as we come together to honor Bill and celebrate a century of life, service, and memories. We would love to see our community come out and help make this evening unforgettable!
🍗 Chicken Dinner
🎉 Birthday Celebration for Bill Ferguson
🇺🇸 Celebrating 100 Amazing Years
Please note: Overflow parking will be available next door at Richardson Manufacturing inside the brown fence.
Come hungry, bring your friends, and help us honor a true American hero tonight!

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Our VFW Post mourns the loss of a true shipmate, patriot, and friend, Eugene “Gene” Walker. Gene proudly served our nation in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a Petty Officer 3rd Class Electronics Technician from 1963–1967, serving aboard the Brown Waters and in Kodiak, Alaska. His service to this country did not end when he returned home.
Gene dedicated much of his life to supporting and uplifting fellow veterans. Whether through his involvement with VFW Post 755, the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County, the Navy Club, or countless veteran organizations throughout the community, Gene was always there when veterans needed help, guidance, or simply someone who understood. He believed deeply that no veteran should ever stand alone.
He was one of those rare individuals who quietly gave his time, energy, and heart to others without ever asking for recognition. His compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to veterans made a lasting impact on many lives and strengthened the bond of our veteran community.
Gene’s legacy of service, honor, and brotherhood will not be forgotten. We are grateful for his friendship, his leadership, and the example he set for all of us. Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. You have stood the watch well
We will all miss you so much!

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