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 - Coast Guard Ship Tour - VFW members Michael L. Emerson and Rick Perkins with some of their family members talking a tour of the Coast Guard ship "CGC Waesche" at Coast Guard Island given by Ensign Zehringer. Alameda, CA. 25 July 2011 
 
 - VFW Yountville, CA Vet Hospital Picnic - VFW members/volunteers from all over the State of California sponsoring the yearly picnic for the resident veterans at the VA Hospital facility. Yountville (Napa Valley), CA. 24 July 2011 
 
 - CVVM & VFW Dinner - VFW, Moose Lodge and other Vets groups having a fund raising dinner, sponsored by the Castro Valley Moose Lodge, to collect funds for building the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial. Castro Valley, CA. 17 July 2011 
 - 4th of July 2011 Alameda Parade - VFW & Marine Corps League members and their families participating in the City of Alameda Parade. Alameda, CA. 4 July 2011 
 - Alameda County Fair VFW Volunteers - VFW Post 9601 members / volunteers at the County Fair, the post gets paid for each hour that is volunteered. Pleasanton, CA. 26 June 2011 
 - American Legion Presentation - VFW & American Legion post member Michael L. Emerson in Stockton, CA. donating a book of information and photos of WWI hero Karl E. Ross he is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross at Flander's Field, Belgium during WWI. Presented to the "American Legion Karl Ross Post 16" Karl E. Ross is a native of Stockton, CA Stockton, CA. 22 June 2011 
 
 - 2011 Veteran of the Year Award - Post member Michael L. Emerson in Sacramento, CA. receiving the California State Legislature Assembly 20th District's: "2011 VETERAN OF THE YEAR" award from Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski. Sacramento, CA. 22 June 2011 
 - 2011 VFW Installation of Officers - New Post Officers being installed. Jim Olson's daughter giving her speech. Jack Faust showing his Veteran's Olympics Medals Castro Valley, CA. 14 June 2011 
 
 
 - 2011 Flight 93 Memorial Day Service - VFW Post 9601 Honor/Color Guard Posting Colors during the annual change of Flag ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial. Union City, CA 30 May 2011.  
 
 - 2011 Lone Tree Memorial Day Service - VFW Post 9601 Honor/Color Guard Posting Colors Post member Michael L. Emerson giving a speech Lone Tree Cemetery, Hayward Hills, CA. 30 May 2011.  - Buddy Poppies for Memorial Day 2011 - VFW Comrades doing Buddy Poppies. Castro Valley, CA. 28 May 2011 
 - Veterans Event at San Lorenzo Library - VFW members Michael L. Emerson and John Duarte participating and presenting information about local veterans organizations and upcoming veterans events in the area. San Lorenzo Neighborhood Community Forum. San Lorenzo Public Library. San Lorenzo, CA. 26 May 2011 
 - Legacy of the NISEI (Japanese) Veterans - VFW, AmLegion, other Vets groups and civilians attending an event honoring these WWII Army Veterans who served with the 442nd and MIS. San Leandro Public Library. San Leandro, CA. 15 May 2011 
 
 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade 2011 - VFW Post 9601 members with Friends and Family in the annual Castro Valley Downtown Parade. Castro Valley, CA. 14 May 2011 
 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Chili Cook-off - VFW Post 9601 members competing in the chili cook-off to promote the VFW and the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial. Rowell Ranch, Hayward, CA. 13 May 2011 
 
 - Spc Medic Jameson Lindskog - VFW, American Legion, and other veterans groups and civilians attending a ceremony to honor and remember Army Spc Medic Jameson Lindskog (KIA). Pleasanton, CA. 30 April 2011 
 - American Legion Riders BBQ - Members of the Northern Calif Districts of the American Legion Riders, hosting a BBQ for the veterans at the Livermore VA. Livermore, CA. 30 April 2011 
 - Historical Tour of Saipan, Tinian and Guam - VFW District 14 Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson on a military tour of the WWII Battle Islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Guam. Also pictured are twelve IWO JIMA veterans that were also on the tour. 8 - 16 March 2011 
 
 
 
 - VFW State Commander's Dinner - VFW members and their guests having a dinner at the Castro Valley Moose Lodge to honor the VFW State/Dept Commander Denis Wells and State President of the Ladies Auxiliary Judy Jones. Castro Valley, CA. 26 Feb 2011 
 - VFW District 14 Meeting - VFW members conducting their District 14 meeting at the San Francisco Veterans War Memorial. With special guests State Commander Denis Wells and State President of the Ladies Auxiliary Judy Jones. San Francisco, CA. 26 Feb 2011 
 
 
 - VFW & AmLegion Color Guard at CSUEB - VFW & American Legion Color Guard, VA Administrators, and fellow Veterans who are students at California State University East Bay. All participating in the Student Veterans Organization's (SVO) Veterans event at CSUEB. Hayward, CA. 17 February 2011.  - VFW & AmLegion CSUEB Homecoming Parade - VFW & AmLegion Color Guard and also fellow Veterans who are students at California State University East Bay. Participating in CSUEB's Parade. Hayward, CA. 3 February 2011  - CVVM Committee discussing CVVM Posters - CVVM Committee members discussing the new Posters we are going to place at Castro Valley businesses and other details about the Memorial. Hayward, CA. 3 February 2011 
 
 - Jim Law Funeral, VFW Post 9601 Member - VFW Honor Guard and other VFW members participating and attending Jim's funeral. Jim was a Charter member of VFW Post 9601. At First Presbyterian Church. Castro Valley, CA. 18 Jan 2011 
 - Vets Memorial Donation Check Ceremony - Ken Rabello, President of the Northern California Corvette Association giving a donation check for $1,000 to Michael L. Emerson & Pat Flanagan of VFW Post 9601, for one of the 6 benches in the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial. The bench will be named for: "POW/MIA" 14 Dec 2010. 
 - Winter 2010 Operation MOMs Packing - VFW and other Veteran volunteers and Families packing up "care packages" for the troops. Hayward Veterans Hall in downtown Hayward, CA. 9 Dec 2010. 
 
 
 - VFW at San Francisco 49ers Game Event - VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard members doing the Honor Guard during the National Anthem. Member Michael L. Emerson participated in the coin toss. The 49ers won 23 - 20 in over time. This is Michael L. Emerson's last honor ceremony event - he has retired from the Honor Guard. San Francisco, CA. 14 Nov 2010 
 - VFW Moreau High School Veterans Day Event - VFW Post #9601 Members giving out over 400 Buddy Poppies before the football game. Then they went to Applebees restaurant for a free Veterans Day Dinner. Hayward, CA. 6PM, 11 Nov 2010 
 
 - VFW at Chapel of the Chimes Veterans Day Event - VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard members, other veterans, and civilians participating in the Veterans Day event. Hayward, CA. 1PM, 11 Nov 2010 
 
 
 - VFW at Mason's Lodge Veterans Day Event - VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard members and other Veterans participating in the 1st annual Veterans Day event at the Mason's Lodge. Union City, CA. 11AM, 11 Nov 2010 
 
 - VFW Post #9601 Yearly Community Awards - VFW honoring Captain Paramedic John Hartmann, Fire Engineer (and Air Force Veteran) Dan Rice, and Alameda Deputy Sheriff Gary Rodgers for their outstanding community service. Castro Valley, CA. 9 Nov 2010 
 - VFW Display at Castro Valley Library - Veterans from VFW Post #9601 setting up the display. It will be on display from 1 to 30 Nov 2010 Castro Valley, CA. 1 Nov 2010 
 
 
 - VFW & AmLegion Billboard Dedication - VFW Post #9601 & AmLegion Post #649 veterans, family, friends, and local civilians at the dedication of the Billboard. The Billboard was donated by Clear Channel Outdoor. Director of Public Affairs Lily Nguyen and her family accepted plaques thanking her and her company. Castro Valley, CA. 30 October 2010 
 
 - VFW & AmLegion Billboard - VFW Post #9601 & AmLegion Post #649. Veterans John McPartland & Michael L. Emerson at the installation of the Veteran's Billboard. The billboard was donated by Clear Channel Outdoor. Castro Valley, CA. 25 October 2010 
 
 - District 14 Quarterly Meeting - VFW Post #9601 hosting the District 14 meeting at the Hayward Veteran's Building. Also the two candidates for State/Dept. Jr. Vice Commander Jim Lopez and Ed Ford gave election speeches. Hayward, CA. 16 October 2010 
 - Manuel Main VFW Post Memorial - VFW Post #9601 members and Manuel's son David remembering and honoring SSgt Manuel Main. Castro Valley, CA. 12 October 2010 
 
 - Fleet Week 2010 - Pictures of VFW members and other Vet Groups on the USS Makin Island (LHD 8). We were invited by Vice Admiral Hunt, Commander of the US Third Fleet. Post member Mickey Ganitch was honored. Pier 30/32 San Francisco, California. 11 October 2010. 
 
 - SF Taiwan 99 Year Celebration Parade - VFW Castro Valley Post #9601 Color Guard marching in the parade at the request of the Dept of CA Commander Denis Wells and Senior Vice Commander Bobby Price who also attended. San Francisco, CA. 10 Oct 2010 
 - SF Italian Heritage Parade - VFW Castro Valley Post #9601 Color Guard marching in the parade at the request of the Dept of CA Commander Denis Wells and Senior Vice Commander Bobby Price who also attended San Francisco, CA. 10 Oct 2010 - Honoring WWII Veterans Dinner - VFW Castro Valley Post #9601 dinner at the Moose Lodge in Castro Valley where WWII veterans were remembered and honored. Castro Valley, CA. 4 Oct 2010 
 - HARD Board Approval of CVVM - The VFW Castro Valley Veteran's Memorial committee members at the HARD meeting where the CVVM was unanimously approved by the HARD Board. HARD offices in Hayward, CA. 27 Sept 2010. 
 
 
 - 2010 Wheelchair Regatta - The Wheelchair Regatta at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda, California. Pictures of VFW members, veterans, volunteers & attendees. Special thanks to "Goniego IV" owners Joan Marsh-Clune and Richard Hardy for a fun ride in the SF Bay. 25 September 2010. 
 - 2010 Castro Valley Fall Festival - VFW Post #9601 members and American Legion Post #649 members at the Castro Valley Fall Festival. 12 Sept 2010. 
 - Summer 2010 Operation MOMs Packing - VFW, American Legion and other Veteran Volunteers and Families packing up "care packages" for the troops. Hayward Veterans Hall in downtown Hayward, CA. 21 August 2010. 
 - VFW Volunteers Thank You BBQ - VFW Post 9601 and American Legion Post 649 members, friends and families at the Alameda County Fair thank you BBQ, the Fair was thanking all of us for volunteering. Pleasanton, CA. 5 August 2010 
 - VFW Honor Guard at Western Softball Championship - Members of the VFW Honor Guard presenting the Colors at the Western Division Women's Softball Championships. Union City, CA 4 August 2010 
 - VFW Members welcoming home SSgt Rodregous - VFW Post 9601 members welcoming home SSgt Anthony Rodregous, US Army, 82 Airborne he served 5 tours in Iraq/Afghanistan. Concord, CA. 1 August 2010 
 - VFW District 14 Meeting - VFW Posts from the District taking classes and having a District meeting at the Fremont/Niles Post. Fremont/Niles, CA. 24 July 2010 
 - Welcome Home for Army Spec Vincent Abney - VFW Post 9601 members, PGR, Warriors Watch, Blue Star Mothers, and other Veterans and Friends welcoming home Spec Abney back from Afghanistan. We picked him up at the Oakland Airport and escorted him home in Castro Valley. Oakland & Castro Valley, CA. 23 July 2010 
 
 - CVVM meeting in Castro Valley, CA - VFW Post 9601 and HARD meeting with Veterans and Neighbors to discuss the CVVM design and location. Castro Valley, CA. 19 July 2010 
 - Pleasanton Military Families BBQ - Members of the VFW, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Blue/Gold Star Families, Warriors Watch, American Legion and other veterans groups with friends and family at their appreciation BBQ. Amador Valley Community Park. Pleasanton, CA 18 July 2010 
 - White Hats" for Pat Flanagan & John Baumann - Commander Flanagan & past Quartermaster Baumann receiving their "White Hats" from Gene Cota past District 14 Commander at the Post's monthly meeting. Castro Valley, CA. 13 July 2010 
 - Ken Ballard Memorial July 4th BBQ - Members of the VFW, Blue/Gold Star Families, PGR, Operations MOMs, and other veterans groups with friends and family at Tom Ballard's home for his yearly remembrance BBQ for his son Ken. Hayward, CA 4 July 2010 
 - VFW Honor Guard in Alameda Parade - Members of the VFW Honor Guard, military vehicles with friends and family marching in the longest Parade in the USA - 3.5 miles long. Alameda, CA 4 July 2010 
 - Michael Balsley's 2010 Remembrance Party - Veterans, family members, and friends at Bev's (Michael's mother) home. VFW Member Michael L. Emerson giving Bev an Army picture frame with two photos of Michael. Hayward, CA 26 June 2010 
 - Alameda County Fair VFW Volunteers - VFW Post 9601 members / volunteers at the County Fair, the post gets paid for each hour that is volunteered. Pleasanton, CA 25 June 2010 
 - Michael L. Emerson's France Visit - VFW member Michael L. Emerson visiting Normandy, France for the D-Day ceremonies and also visiting Chateau-Thierry, France and visiting Flanders Field, Belgium. FRANCE. 3 to 19 June 2010 
 
 
 - 2010 Flight 93 Memorial Day Service - VFW Post 9601 Honor/Color Guard Posting Colors during the annual change of Flag ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial. Union City, CA 31 May 2010. 
 
 - 2010 Lone Tree Memorial Day Service - VFW Post 9601 Honor/Color Guard Posting Colors Post member Michael L. Emerson giving a speech Lone Tree Cemetery, Hayward Hills, CA. 31 May 2010. 
 - Home visit with Comrade Don Clair - VFW Post 9601 and American Legion Post 649 members visiting Don and his wife Vera for Don's 88th Birthday. Don was a Marine Tanker in WWII. Castro Valley, CA. 29 May 2010. 
 - BART & Castro Valley City Buddy Poppies - VFW Post 9601 and American Legion Post 649 members doing "Buddy Poppies" to collect donations for veteran's assistance programs. Castro Valley, CA. 27, 28, 29, & 30 May 2010. 
 - USS Hornet HBO "Pacific" Event - VFW and many other veteran's groups participating in the fundraiser and honoring of WWII veterans who fought in the Pacific. Pictured with VFW member Michael L. Emerson: Chuck Tatum, USMC - Iwo Jima Survivor Navy Chief who was on ship during Apollo 11 retrieval & Skip Adams, USMC - Iwo Jima Survivor. On the Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet. Alameda, CA. 16 May 2010. 
 - Pearl Harbor Survivors 2010 Dinner - VFW Post 9601 Color Guard Presenting the Colors at the Pearl Harbor Military Survivors Annual Dinner at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Oakland, CA. 15 May 2010. 
 
 - VFW District 14 Meeting & 2010-2011 New Officers - VFW Meeting and Election/Installment of new District Officers: Commander Raymond Wong (4618) Senior Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson (9601) Junior Vice Commander Bruce Bennett (1917) Quartermaster John Duarte (819) Chaplain Michael O'Keefe (58) Surgeon Art Benin (9601) Three Year Trustee Jim Uhlik (9601) San Leandro, CA. 15 May 2010. 
 - VFW Post 9601 Officers Elections - VFW Officers election & meeting for the 2010 to 2011 year. Castro Valley, CA. 11 May 2010. 
- Oakland A's Armed Forces Day - VFW, American Legion, & Student Veterans Organization (from CSUEB) members, plus family and friends at the Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay game. A's won 4-2. Oakland, CA. 8 May 2010. 
 
 - Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade - VFW honor guard, VFW members, family and friends marching and participating in the yearly parade. Castro Valley, CA. 8 May 2010. 
 - Operation MOMs Dinner - VFW members and other veterans groups at a dinner put on by Operation MOMs to thank the volunteers who help with MOMs packings and other charity events to collect funds for packings to support active duty military. The Englander Restaurant, San Leandro, CA. 27 March 2010. 
 
 - VFW Charity Dinner - VFW Honor Guard and other veterans and friends Posting Colors at the charity raffle & dinner. Moose Lodge, Castro Valley, CA. 20 March 2010. 
 - L/Cpl Travis Layfield Charity Event - VFW, PGR, American Legion, & Blue Star Mothers members attending and honoring KIA Marine Travis Layfield at a charity event. At the Fremont/Niles Veterans Hall. Fremont, CA. - 14 March 2010. 
 - SVO Veterans Lunch, Winter 2010 - VFW & SVO member Michael L. Emerson at the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) lunch at Calif State University East Bay (CSUEB). Michael made a presentation about joining the VFW. Hayward , CA. - 4 March 2010. 
 - Castro Valley Library VFW Display - VFW Post #9601 members setting up a display of Military memorabilia in the CV library's lobby display. The display will be up for public viewing from 1 to 30 March 2010. Castro Valley, CA. 1 March 2010.  - SVO Home Coming Event at CSUEB - Local VFW members and also student veterans of the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) participating in Calif State University East Bay's "Home Coming" event. Hayward , CA. 10 February 2010. 
 
 
 - Grand Opening of VA Clinic - VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard members and other Veterans, etc... at the opening of a new VA clinic at 39199 Liberty St. Building B, Fremont, CA. 10 February 2010. 
 - Al Lucke VFW Post Memorial - VFW members and his family remembering and honoring Colonel Emil Albert Lucke. Also the Voice of Democracy participants. VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA. 9 February 2010.  Michael L. Emerson's Official Website © Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. |