VFW POST 7907
POWAY, CALIFORNIA
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7907
Welcome to the web home of LT Fred Lewis Kent Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 7907, Poway, Ca. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its
Auxiliaries, includes 2.3 million members in approximately 8,400 Posts
worldwide.
VFWs mission is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.
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The purpose of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interests of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in our military; to assist them and their families to enhance their quality of life; to maintain true allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and defend her from all enemies, whomsoever.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military personnel to raising money for the World War II memorial, the VFW is there, "honoring the dead by helping the living."
the USS Liscome Bay was lost to a Japanese submarine attack during Operation Galvanic, the Allied invasion of the Gilbert Islands. LT Kent was a resident of Poway, Ca.Buddy Poppy
Among all the flowers that evoke the memories and emotions of war is the red poppy, which became associated with war after the publication of a poem written by Col. John McCrae of Canada. The poem, "In Flander's Field," describes blowing red fields among the battleground of the fallen.
For more than 75 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program has raised millions of dollars in support of veterans' welfare and the well being of their dependents.
by John McCrae
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard a
mid the guns below.We are the dead.
Short days ago,
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved and now we lie,
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw,
The torch, be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us, who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow,
In Flanders Fields.
Links
National VFW Website
VFW California Department Website
VFW District 1 (San Diego) Website
VFW Store Website
National Ladies Aux Website
Department of Veterans Affairs
CONTACT: pmartin@mmccg.com
or send an email via our contact
page by clicking on Contact US
page above left.
New Members are always welcome. Give us a call anytime, or just stop by.
VFW Post 7907
12342 Old Pomerado Road
Poway, CA., 92064
(858) 748-7907
