Benefit Event

Patriotism does not end on the fourth of July. Please help support those who served our great nation on Saturday July 26th.

On July 26th Chiropractic Wellness Center will be donating services in a fund raiser for the Campbell Veterans Memorial and the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Consultation, evaluation, nerve scan, any necessary x-rays and a second day report of findings will be offered at No Charge ( a $315 value) on Saturday July 26th.

$40 donation for each person attending the event will be made to the Campbell Veterans Memorial or the Wounded Warrior Project. Other donations gladly accepted.

This event will fill up fast so call to schedule TODAY. Appointments required. 408-378-1881

151 N. 1st Street Campbell CA 95008 www.drrobertm.com

From General Regua, one of our Board of Advisor’s.

Cirella and I had the opportunity to be part of this great Memorial Day Celebration in San Francisco. My uncle, Pedro Regua was recognized for his role as a Philippine Scout working side by side with US Soldiers in WWII.

09/06/2014: FILIPINO AND AMERICAN SOLDIERS HONORED DURING MEMORIAL DAY GATHERING

As the United States celebrated Memorial Day on May 26, family members of Filipino and American soldiers who died during World War II came together for a simple gathering to commemorate all those who served during the war.  They were joined by WWII veterans and survivors, as well as other special guests.   The event, organized by the Bataan Legacy Project, was held in the afternoon of Memorial Day at the Social Hall of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco.

The event titled: “Bataan Legacy – Filipino and American World War II Veterans and Survivors Reunite After 72 Years”, not only served to commemorate Filipino and American soldiers who died in battle.  It was also a platform for other WWII survivors – civilians, ordinary citizens, and guerilla fighters, who selflessly served to defend their country and their people.

Deputy Consul General Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon, in his welcome remarks, expressed deep appreciation for the efforts of the Bataan Legacy Project Founders in bringing together a group of people who are an integral part of world history.  DCG Ascalon, citing his own family members’ experience as veterans, also stressed the considerable sacrifices and contributions of all those who fought during the war.

Among the distinguished panel of speakers, Mr. Dan Crowley and Ms. Consuelo Hall McHugh recounted tales of WWII.  Mr. Dan Crowley was a member of the 17^th Pursuit Squadron and described the incidences that transpired as they fought alongside Filipino soldiers.  Ms. Consuelo Hall McHugh, on the other hand, related her experiences as a young girl living in Manila while the city was engulfed in battle between the Allied and Japanese forces.

Major General Eldon Regua (Ret.) of the US Army and Colonel Michael Wells, Undersecretary of Operations of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, also spoke before the assembled guests.  Both gentlemen stressed the significant contributions of all those who served during WWII, especially the Filipino and American soldiers who fought together, in the outcome of the conflict and the resulting success of the Allied forces.

Ms. Cecilia Gaerlan, Founder of the Bataan Legacy Project, reiterated the importance of AB199.  This piece of legislation, once passed, will cause the inclusion of the role of Filipinos in WWII in the Social Studies curriculum of Grades 7 to 12 in California.

Another highlight of the event is the presentation of a Proclamation for Bataan Legacy.  The Proclamation, which was signed by California Governor Gerry Brown, was presented by Col. Wells to Ms. Gaerlan.  And at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, everyone present joined the rest of America in a moment of silence in remembrance of the members of the armed forces who died in service of their country.

We participated in the Hot San Jose nights Car and Air show at Reid Hillview airport on Saturday.   Mike and Claire Kotowski, Larry Brooks, Dan Furtado, Lucille and Jim Free were at the booth.

This was a great event with good music, good food, antique airplanes on display and a ton of really cool cars.

The following is a picture of us in the booth and the Appreciation Plaque that was presented to us.

Please Join the Town to Welcome WWII POW Survivors from their hotel to CB Hannegan’s in Los Gatos

I went to CB Hannegan’s and met a few of these gentlemen when they arrived at CB Hannegan’s in Los Gatos after their well publicized ride down Hiway 17.   All of the overpasses were full of flag waving supporters including the respective fire and police departments along the way.

I spoke at some length with one Oscar L. Leonard, currently 95 years old and living in Paradise, Ca.   He was a POW in Japan for 1,200 (+) days as a slave laborer, and weighed 60 lbs. when he was released from captivity.  Upon his release, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Missouri just before the signing of the Surrender Ceremony on September 2, 1945 and was witness to the signing ceremony by General Douglas MacArthur on that day.   He mentioned that it was quite a pleasure to witness that event, after all that he and his comrades had been through.

After discharge, he went back to college on the G.I. Bill and became a Pharmacist in the Paradise, CA. area where he still lives and worked as a Pharmacist until just a few years ago.  He was one of several of these Gentlemen that were at the lunch.  This was on the local NBC News channel this last evening.

In Memoriam: Rear Admiral (Ret.) Jeremiah A. Denton, Jr. American Hero, Friend, TMLC Advisory Board Chairman

Benefiting the Annual Gold Star Reception Honoring Families of our Fallen Heroes

Friday, May 2, 2014
Sunol Valley Golf Course
Sunol, CA

The Marines Memorial Club (http://www.marineclub.com/) in San Francisco hosts an annual reception and dinner to honor our California fallen and to support Gold Star families left behind. During these two days families are comforted, and their lost children are honored. This event provides succor and solace to those who are suffering the most, our dear Gold Star families. The Gold Star Reception and Memorial is similar to what The Wall is to the Vietnam Vets. There are four primary functions during the two days. The Marines Memorial Club dedicates a floor of their hotel for the families’ individual displays and memories of their Fallen Hero. There is a formal dinner with speakers from within the Fallen Hero’s network, and a chance for the families to relax with each other. There is a formal “counseling” session where the families break down into smaller groups with a facilitator, and a Gold Star Mom or Dad, that’s already been living with the loss. Finally, a Memorial Service that honors each attendee’s Hero. These events constitute an extremely moving and necessary two days in the families’ lives. Our tournament is sponsored by Eagles Up. For more information, go to: http://www.eaglesup.us/

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Jon Nelson on our CVMF Board of Directors, recently applied the first layer of protective coating to the Campbell Veterans Memorial.  This coating will help to protect this area of the Memorial during the winter months and also brings out the engraving of the bricks more vividly.   Jon also installed all of the landscaping materials and sprinkler system to the Memorial (Pro-bono)  Thanks very much Jon for all you’ve done there

Host:
The Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 622, Campbell, Ca. 95009
(408-370-2200)
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 5:30 PM Orchard City Banquet Hall (OCBH)
 Campbell Community Center
 Campbell, California

The Veterans Memorial Foundation of Campbell will be hosting our first dinner
event at the Orchard City Banquet Hall on Saturday, November 9, 2013, two days
before Veterans Day. The event is designed to raise funds for the construction of
Phase II of the memorial and to establish our CVMF veteran’s scholarship fund.

Our keynote speaker will be Mr. Michael Wells, the Undersecretary of Operations
for the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Wells will be giving us
some timely information on our State Department of Veterans Affairs and things
they are currently involved with to help our veterans.

There will also be a raffle of ten mixed baskets, a live auction for some significant
prizes, good food and a lot of good camaraderie among all of you that support
our Veterans.

We are limited to 250 guests. As a long-time supporter of the Campbell Veterans
Memorial Foundation, Inc. a non-profit (501(c)(3) corporation, we would like
to know if you would like to attend this commemorative event. There will be
a follow-up e-mail or mailing with the tickets. The cost of each ticket will be $75
each. You may reserve for as many as you would like. The seating will be in
tables of eight and those tables can be purchased at the discount rate of $500/
table.

If you would like to attend, please let us know by responding to this invitation.
The tickets can be picked up at the Orchard City Banquet Hall the evening of the
event. You may go to our web-site @ CampbellVeteransMemorial.org and on
the upper right corner of the home page, you will see a “Purchase Tickets” pop-
up button. You can click on that button and seamlessly pay through PayPal or
another credit card of choice. You may also send a check to: P.O. Box 622,
Campbell, Ca. 95009.

Thanks very much for your on-going support of the Campbell Veterans Memorial
Foundation. It means a lot to all of us and to our Veterans.

Sincerely,
Dan Furtado, President and CEO

We would like to acknowledge the Campbell United Methodist Church and their congregation for their most generous donation to the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation. Everyone from the CVMF truly appreciates all of your support and help for our Veterans. Many thanks to your congregation within the Campbell Methodist Church.