Sunday, April 7, 2024
St. John Township is
co-sponsoring DAV seminar for township events
Military veterans from St. John Township are invited to register to the VA Claim Informational Seminar on Sunday April, 7, co-sponsored by the St. John Township Trustee and Hammond-based DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Chapter 17. The Seminar will be held from 11a.m. to 4p.m. at the St. John Township Community Center, 1515 W. Lincoln Hwy in Schererville.
Informational Seminar will give a presentation on VA disability benefits and how to file a claim to receive benefits if injured in the military. Anyone who comes to seminar will be able to be seen about their VA claim that day.
Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact DAV Commander Bramer at (219)865-4065.
If transportation to the seminar is needed, contact the St. John Township Trustee's office at (201)864-2705, Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 4p.m.
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Dedicated on Saturday September 16, 2023
2023
SECOND ANNUAL ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP DAV WALK
Thank you to all who all who attended and supported
the 2nd Annual St. John Township DAV Walk.
It was a wonderful event and I thank my co-hosts the Town of Schererville, and DAV Glenn F. Renicker, Chapter #17 Department of Indiana, Hammond for all that they did to make a wonderful and successful event. This Walk is your way to assist Disabled American Veterans by raising funds and awareness of benefits available to them.
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual St. John Township DAV Walk to be held on Saturday, August24, 2024.
Photos with DAV frame provided by Deborah Johnson Photography at:
www.Deborahjphotography.com
DAV INFORMATIONAL MEETING
The Trustee had honor to co-host a DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Informational Meeting on April 1, 2023 with DAV Chapter 17 Commander, Steve Bramer, and DAV State Commander, Bob Carnagey. Veterans were invited to attend to receive information on VA disability benefits and help to file a VA claim.
It was held at the Township Community Center. There were approximately 65 area veterans who attended.
St. John Township Trustee- Cathy Lareau with Chapter 17 Commander, Steve Bramer, welcoming the vets. She explained that when her father, a WWII veteran, became ill when he was in his upper 80’s, she realized the importance and need for veterans to be informed on the VA benefits they are entitled to.
Steve Bramer, DAV Chapter 17 Commander and Chapter Service Officer
John Rodriguez, DAV National Service Officer
2022
FIRST ANNUAL DAV WALK
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 10AM
WICKER PARK IN HIGHLAND, IN
On Saturday, May 28, 2022, St. John Township Trustee, Cathy J. Lareau, attended a DAV (Disabled American Veterans ) walk. The Color Guard were present. They played Taps as participants made their way down the walk where placards displayed the pictures, names and ages of the over 300 Fallen Hero’s from Indiana who lost their lives (either killed in action or suicide due to PTSD) since 9/11.
To say that there was a wave of emotion to witness this is an understatement.
In was an honor to attend and to witness the honoring of these Fallen Hero’s. Freedom Is Not Free.
Cathy is pictured with Commander Bob Carnagey, DAV Glenn F. Renicker, Chapter #17, Department of Indiana, Hammond.
Disabled American Veterans- Dedicated to a single purpose:
Empowering the USA military service veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
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