2008-2009 Palma Sola VFW Post 10141 Officers Commander: Mike Clinesmith Sr. Vice Commander: Joe Best Jr. Vice Commander: Frank Peck Quartermaster: Norm Fredericks Canteen Manager: Tonya LongLinks Section
The plaza, which commemorates 100 years of
"veterans helping veterans," features a life-size, two-figured
bronze sculpture depicting a soldier transitioning into civilian
life. The statue, titled Citizen Soldier, was created by Jim
Brothers, a Lawrence, Kansas, sculptor. The bronze statue, sculpted
on a one-and-a-quarter life-size scale, is two figures attached at
the hip.
"Citizen Soldier" features a life-size bronze sculpture
depicting a soldier transitioning into civilian life. The
statue was created by Jim Brothers of Lawrence, Kansas.
The plaza bronze
tablets represent the VFW's origins; legislative, veterans and
community service; and the organization's investment in youth.
The
two figures are of the same individual: one is a soldier fighting
for his country; the other figure depicts the soldier today as a
veteran and as a member of the VFW.
Rounding
out the Plaza are five bronze tablets, which represent the VFW's
founding fathers; recognition and remembrance of military duty;
assistance to disabled veterans; community service; and our alliance
with the Ladies Auxiliary and our partnership with today's
youth.
The Centennial Plaza was dedicated on October 5,
2001.
Origins
This plaque depicts the four major founding fathers:
James Romanis, James C. Putnam, General Irving Hale and
Herbert O. Kelly. Each is framed by their respective state:
Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania. The founding date of 1899 and
the Cross of Malta finish the
design.
Legislative and
Veteran Service
An exhausted soldier and veteran in commencement robe
and cap flank the G.I. Bill in scroll form. The VFW Buddy
Poppy is visible, along with the poem, "In Flanders Fields." A
female VFW member volunteers her aid and encouragement to a
wheelchair-bound veteran.
Remembrance
The image of the Tomb of the Unknown dominates this
plaque. A widow, with her small son boy cradling a tri-folded
flag, gazes at the Tomb. The upper portion depicts the last
salute to a comrade and a flag at
half-staff.
Recognition,
Loyalty, and Ladies' Auxiliary
The Firefighter and Police Officer of the
Year proudly receive their honors while Glory waves proudly
behind the bust of Ms. Liberty. An Auxiliary member presents
"one more" cancer aid and research check to one of many
doctors dedicated to the eradication of this disease. Lower
right, the Ladies Auxiliary logo broadcast images of the
Auxiliary's numerous contributions and
achievements.
Youth and the
VFW's Future Vision
The VFW's commitment to our active-duty military is
proudly acknowledged by a young seaman, just home from the
sea, standing with his wife and child as a VFW member greets
him. A young man with his ball glove and a young woman, Voice
of Democracy speech in hand, are being coached and encouraged
by a VFW
member.
The VFW assists all veterans and their families obtain
veterans' entitlements and other services. In addition, the
organization works for the well being of those serving on active
duty, in the National Guard and the Reserves. The VFW was founded in
1899. There are 2.7 million members of the VFW and its Ladies
Auxiliary located in approximately 9,500 Posts
worldwide.
VFW's
Centennial Plaza Brick Program
Become part of the VFW's Centennial Plaza and
show support for America's veterans by purchasing a
personalized, engraved brick that will be forever embedded in
the plaza's memorial walkway. Costs for the brick rangefrom
$100 for up to
two lines or $125 for three lines. Each line is a maximum of
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