VFW VOD Chairman Brad Englund in center coordinated and ran the program for 2018, and did a GREAT job. This vital VFW sponsored program offers and allows students the ability to let their voices be heard from the local level to National if chosen at higher levels. 1st Place winners at Post level received a $100.00 check VFW Certificate and a VOD neck Medal. 2nd and 3rd place Winners receive a VFW Certificate and a VOD Neck Medal. All those parents teachers and VFW members in attendance were so very impressed by the professionalism of these fine young peoples speeches and comments. The VFW served a fine Cajun Meal (Seafood Gumbo) for all to enjoy prior to the ceremony.
We as MUST keep this and other programs alive and well within our schools and in the hearts of our children. Freedom comes at a great cost and for many of us Veterans that have seen the evil face of Combat first hand and lost friends and Brother in War..we will NEVER forget. We will support and continue to stress the need for such programs in our schools and inn the hearts of all those that cherish FREEDOM.
