Honoring the Greatest Generation
dave cooper honored for 38 years' service
DAVID R. COOPER
Honorable Service and Commitment to
VFW Post 7883
Westerville
Since 1985
Dave Cooper (3rd from left) flanked by fellow Post 7883 commanders (Frank Koenig, Walt Maylis, Dave, Alan Briggs, Bill Tate, Chris Curry). Dave holds the record, with 17 consecutive years' service as Post Commander winning All-American and All-State honors multiple times.
voice of democracy & patriot's pen winners
One of our favorite things is recognizing these Outstanding Spokespersons for Freedom
Voice of Democracy is a VFW-sponsored, nationwide scholarship spoken essay contest, continuously run since 1947. Roughly 65,000 high school students compete annually.
Each year more than 165,400 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards.
Voice of Democracy
This year's winner, Caroline Kaun, is joined by her parents at our February meeting and Award Ceremony.
Patriot's Pen
Fraser Hartnell, our Patriot's Pen winner, flanked by his parents.
Wreaths across america in pictures
