VFW Post 9876 - Pattaya City, Thailand

PHOTOS

AUGUST 8, 2011. USS Washington
A full busload of VFW members and their families boarded the USS Washington for a tour of the ship that carries 5000 sailors. The enjoyable field trip was followed by a delicious BBQ of chicken & ribs - complements of the Fred J. Estis Foundation.





JULY 1, 2011. VFW 9876 Bowling Team


MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 30, 2011
Pattaya Post 9876 commemorated this solemn occasion with a graveside service at the Jack De Mello burial site - founder of the Pattaya Post, followed by a festive get-to-gether of approximately 80 - 100 Veterans and family members. Great buffet and a wonderful joining of our families and friends.














June 11, 2011 Frank Mack Funeral
The funeral for Frank Mack was recently held. Frank was our oldest member of the Post. Many friends and family turned out in tribute to Frank.




VFW Post 9876 30th Anniversary - March 15, 2011
The Veterans of Foreign Wars – Pattaya Post, celebrated their Anniversary on March 15, 2011. The Post, recently renamed Fred J Estes VFW Post 9876, is the largest Post in all of Thailand with membership well over 450. The Post is comprised of military Veterans from wars primarily in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Vietnam, Pakistan, and World War II. The Post is active in supporting local charities. The Post assists Veterans in filing for service-connected disabilities. It is also active in helping surviving wives and dependents.














Installation of 2010-11 Post Officers May 2010


Memorial Day – May 31, 2010
	Our Post had a terrific turn out of VFW members, family and friends. We started out at St. Nicholas Church for a prayer ceremony. We then moved to VFW Post headquarters where we enjoyed a delicious buffet. This was not only an opportunity to remember those who died for our nation but also to renew acquaintances among the friends and families that make up our wonderful Post.















VFW Bowling Team - March 17, 2010
	Shown in the photo is the dynamic VFW Bowling Team which is currently in the cellar. Pictured are Ken (l), Toi (m) and Graham (r). We will wait and see if scores improve. If not we will ask our chaplain for a Bowling team prayer.

VFW Post 29th Anniversary -March 7, 2010
Approximately 70 members, family and friends of th VFW Post 9876 Pattya were on hand to celebrate the Post's 29th anniversary as a VFW Post. The BBQ Ribs and Roast ham were delicious. Thanks to our many members who helped make the anniversary a success with the donated raffle prizes and the food provided.






	District V Commander Bear Hudson (L) congratulating Post Commander Al Serrato.

VFW Post 9876 celebrates Christmas - December 23, 2009
	The Pattaya division of the USA based Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) had a very pleasant Christmas dinner function at the “Hogsbreath Bar” in Soi Batman (South Pattaya), which was rather different from past years. The former Commander of their Post No.9876, Mr. Fred Estes, recently passed away, but in his will he bequeathed part of his estate to Pattaya’s VFW Post, which funded this year’s Christmas dinner for all members.


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Fred Estes Cremation - November 18, 2009
These photos were taken of the cremation ceremony at the Buddhist Temple of Wat Chai, Pattaya for our departed comrade Frederick (Fred) Estes, former Commander of VFW Post 9876 – Pattaya. Approximately 60 persons attended which included VFW Comrades and friends. Fred was provided with an Honor Guard commanded by Rad Mays. The American Flag was presented by Post Commander Al Serrato to Senior Vice Commander Donald Ratcliffe because of Don’s long-term assistance and devotion to the medical needs of Comrade Estes.










Veterans Day Celebration - November 11, 2009
	November 11 was a great Veteran’s Day celebration. Special appreciation for those who were able to bring a pot luck item. Eric Larsen did a terrific job cooking that tasty roast ham and meat loaf. The cake, as you can see in the photos, was beautiful. It was a truly special day for the nearly 100 veterans, their families and friends.











POW / MIA Ceremony - September 18, 2009
Nearly 30 VFW members and their families are shown attending an event marking Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Day at VFW Post Headquarters ( Hog’s Breath Saloon). It is important that we not forget our military who have been taken prisoner or are missing-in-action. Jeff McLaury gave an overview of the origins of the POW/MIA flag. Commander Serrato conducted the “Table Ceremony” ritual which was described by many as memorable. The event was capped off with 6 pizzas, spaghetti and salad – all kindly donated to the Post.












Jesters Charity Fair - September 13, 2009
Post members sold hot dogs, chili beans and chili dogs. Thanks to our strong member support from donations and Post 9876 donation, we were again able to donate 25,000 baht to the Jesters Charity drive which supports numerous underprivileged Thai in the Pattaya area. Special thanks to our volunteers: Eric Larsen, David Garno, Joe Lopez, Rick Watson, Billy Ray Goodman, Rad Mays, Ken Miller and Werner Kashkaroff.










Independence Day - July 4, 2009












Mercy Center Childrens Charity - Jun 11, 2009









Memorial Day - May 31, 2009




Installation of Post Officers 2009/10 - May 12
The following Post Officers were installed (from left to right) Eric Larsen - Quartermaster, Ken Miller - Judge Advocate, Donald Ratcliffe - Sr Vice Commander, Johnnie Smith - Trustee 1, Bob Horn - Trustee 2, Bob Hornung - Trustee 3.

Donating Reading Eyeglasses to the Elderly - March 21, 2009

Tui Anphnon, Capt of our VFW bowling team offering a gift of eyeglasses	Monk seeing life clearly at Krongkrew WAT, Prapadang Village	Villager accepting eyeglasses

Post Anniversary - March 7, 2009






VFW members of District V welcome National Senior Vice Commander Tommy Tradewell and National Adjutant General Gunner Kent - February 21, 2009

Post CDR 9876 Al Serrato with Natl Vice Commander Tommy Tradewell	Distr. V Cdr BK Hubbard with Distr. Vice Commander Bear Hudson	VFW members welcoming our National VIP's

Lawyer Townhall - January 6, 2009


Veteran's Day News Story - December 1, 2008


VFW Flu Shot Day - November 21, 2008
	VFW Post9876, as a service to its members and families, arranged for Phayathai Hospital staff to arrive at our Post and administer flu shots. Costs for these shots can be 1,200 baht, however, Gavin Wadel - hospital manager, assisted in lowering the price to 600 baht for VFW members. We thank Gavin and the hospital for their help in providing low cost medication to our membership.





District V Convention at ChiangMai - November 15, 2008






Veteran's Day - November 11, 2008








VFW Post 9876 Bowling Team - October 2008




POW / MIA Ceremony - September 2008



All American Commander - September 2008
	All-American Commander Donald Ratcliffe (left) is presented his certificate by George Lisicki, Commander-in-Chief, at the 109th National Convention of the VFW in Orlando, Fla 9/15/08

Independence Day - July 2008












Pattaya Convention - June 2008










Memorial Day - May 2008


Post Anniversary - March 2008






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