Bill Grim informed us at today's meeting that he lost his wife of 50 years a few weeks ago. Marilyn Grim lost her courageous battle with cancer. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 22 at Valhalla Memorial Park on Victory Boulevard on the Burbank-North Hollywood city boundary. Chapel services will begin at 1:00 PM followed immediately by her internment.

Please try to support our brother Bill  with your attendance. Please be there by around 12:30.

FOLLOW UP REMINDER 

This hasn't been a good year for our chapter or the world in general. Praying for a better 2021 and hoping things will return to a new normal. 

We may have lost members of the VVA355 family without even knowing it. I pray that the rest of us will be able to get together soon to once again share the brotherhood and sisterhood of what we share.

Hello people. It has been a long time since I have updated anything on this site.

2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. Our world has changed drastically, and we are all trying to adjust to the new reality. All the organizations I belong to have slowed down or stalled in place. There are few meetings if any and I hope that this changes soon with better new results for Covid 19.

I have had a physically challenging year. My back issues kept me down for most of the year with a spinal surgery in March. That was followed by various infections and a subsequent surgery repairing three hernias. I am beginning to feel normal and hope to be fully active soon.

Times and locations MAY change occasionally.

West LA DAV is where you go re: the loss of a Veteran spouse.

Call 310-477-2530 for an appointment 11000 Wilshire Blvd. #5227

LA, CA 90024

They will tell you what forms you need to bring with you and it is one stop, all done.

We should e-mail that to all and post it in a permanent place on the WEB site.

Hope this helps everyone.

Hygiene Items :

Travel-size shampoo, conditioner, shave cream, razors (for women also), toothpaste and brushes, deodorant, nail clippers, files and combs or brushes.

Underwear (new only):

Men: boxers and briefs, size L - 2XL

Women: panties (no thongs,) size M - XL.

Socks (new only):

White, black or grey, all sizes. Diabetic socks, white, size XL

Used clothing acceptable, clean, stain-free and not torn, (Size M - 4XL):

Suits and casual clothes like jeans, tee shirts, blouses, polo shirts and slacks

Dress and sport shirts for men, both long and short sleeves

Sweat pants, shirts and jackets with or without hoods for both men and women

Knit winter scarves in dark colors for all, knit caps and gloves.

Lap robes without designs

Backpacks, fanny packs and suitcases; hopefully larger ones will be wheeled.

Raincoats and ponchos. Plastic OK

Blankets (twin size)

Sleeping bags

Shoes of all types without wear holes

Please show up at as many meetings and events as possible. Support the memory of those lost in the Vietnam War and since by remembering and showing our communities that WE still care.

Check the vva-355.org website calendar every week or two to check for new information. We will try to keep it up to date.

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I am saddened to report the loss of our VVA brother Agustin Garibay this Monday. He was driving in the area of Nayarit, Mexico when his car collided with a tour bus coming towards him. His wife Esperanza, his son Adrian and another young passenger survived with injuries. She has had surgery to repair an arm fracture and Adrian has had two to correct a fractured hip. Details are sketchy for me as the news article is in Spanish.

Their daughter Evelyn is traveling to Mexico to coordinate 'Augie's' return and to find out when the family can come home. We will keep you posted on details as they become available.

Prayers are in order and Bruce Millhench will coordinate PGR events for his return. We want to support the entire family during this trying time and will discuss possibilities at the meeting this Sunday.

At about 0230 on that morning my Seabee base and almost every other American post was attacked by VC and the Peoples Army of Vietnam simultaneously. It was a campaign of surprise attacks against military and civilian command and control centers throughout South Vietnam.The name of the offensive comes from the Tet holiday, the Vietnamese New Year, when the first major attacks took place.

Hi Folks;

I'm am so proud to be the President of such a great group of members. You are all wonderful people and make each and every get-together better and better and enriching the lives of all!

We all know that we went "dark" (no meeting) in April due to Easter Sunday being the same day as our usual meeting day and the following Sunday we were required to attend the California State Council meeting in Fresno (always enlightening, and hopefully bring back as much "useful" information to all members by the meeting attendees), this time it was myself and Bruce Millhench, our 2nd Vice President that attended. We will inform you of any pertinent items. 

We have and exciting month ahead, May, 2017, with Memorial Day and all that it entails.

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Hi Folks;

As your representative, I would like to "thank" each and every member and guest/s for attending our Chapter Meetings each month at Sizzler's Restaurant (our "new" location).

You're a great group of dedicated people and very involved in our Chapter, THANKS!

We have events coming up in our community in the near future so please keep attending the Chapter meetings and "stay informed".

Our March 2017 Chapter meeting will be at Sizzler's on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Please plan on arriving there between 9:00 - 9:15 am (even perhaps a little earlier), find your seating and order your beverages.

The meeting will begin "sharply" at 9:30am.

Thanks once again for your dedication and service and we'll  see you all soon (please keep the GREAT attendance up, as you've all been doing).

See you all there.

Nick, President

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

10-6-2016

Greetings one and all:

It is my honor to be your collective representative, and I must say that without our “wonderful” VVA and AVVA Boards of Directors, we would not exist. They are all exceptional in their respective areas of supporting YOU and myself, they would also and “have” often added on the extra time with special projects to assist each other and YOU as a membership. As you know, none of us are paid people, but should they be paid what they are worth, we could not afford them! I have given them each a 100% pay increase, but you might guess what that means, 0% (100 x 0), ha L ha.

Hi all members and everyone else;

Nick Callas here, President of our GREAT Chapter 355, Vietnam Veterans of America;

I'm sure that most of you have heard of the "tragic" loss of our Brother, Friend, and PROUD U.S. Veteran, Agustin "Augie" Garibay. The accident occurred on July 11, 2016 in Mexico.

Augie's wife Esperanza, his son Adrian, and Augie's niece, along with Augie's remains were "finally" able to return to the U.S. this week.

CHRIS KYLE   April 8, 1974 - February 2, 2013

Christopher Scott "Chris" Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL and the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with over 160 kills officially confirmed by the Department of Defense.

For those who may not know, here are a list of Chris Kyle’s awards.

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