Attached are a few of the articles that made the local newspapers' for their Veteran's day editions.

The Platte County Landmark featured a front page story of our very own Paul Whitters the Post Chaplain.  The link for the article is below.

https://plattecountylandmark.com/2023/11/08/the-story-of-a-picture-from-the-korean-war/

Two other articles of note were in the special insert of the Platte County Citizen, featuring Robert Munsey the Post Quartermaster, and Marc Turner the Post Adjutant.  No link for the articles were online but below were the stories printed.

I will bring a copy of the articles to the next meeting for anyone that would like to see.

On Saturday November 11th, Post 4055 was honored to present the Honor Guard, and present the playing of TAPS for the Platte City Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring all branches members who have served this great nation.

Members participating in the event were Sheldon Chandler Post Commander, Bill Prost Senior Vice, Robert Munsey Post Quartermaster, Russell Martin Post Recruiter, Marc Turner Post Adjutant, Todd Stroub and Rick Williams. 

Bill's wife Edie Prost, Robert's wife Terri Munsey and Todd's wife Nancy Stroub, joined them in support of this great event.  

As always the gentlemen looked sharp and did great service in rendering honors to this special event.

Thank you Edie for providing pictures to us of this event.

Happy Veteran's Day Post 4055 and to all veterans!

                                         

Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy Judging

 7 NOV 2023 Judging night!

Well came together on Tuesday night and judged the single Voice of Democracy submission (very good entry!) and weighed through 120 submissions for the Patriots Pen submissions!

Luckily the Chairman, Comrade Prost, whittled down the Patriot's Pen entries from 120 to 33 for the judging panel to review. 

The judging panel consisted of Ms. Desiree, Russ, Paul B., Todd, John, and Bob. 

Todd and John left earlier in the night

Those six reviewed the submissions and scored them for Knowledge of the theme, Theme development and Clarity of ideas. 

It was very rough but five came out as the winners. The winners will be announce at tonight's meeting on 9 NOV 2023 at 7:00 PM. 

The winners will be sent on to District by 15 NOV and they should complete well. Stay tune for updates!

Buddy Poppy Drive

 Greetings Comrades!

We held our Bi-annual Buddy Poppy Drive on 3 and 4 Nov 2023 at the Platte City Price Chopper. We had 12 members and family members help out over the two days! 

Due to the tremendous generosity of citizens of Platte County we raised $1508 for our Veteran Relief fund! This fund allows us to help Veterans in the local community!

If you know of a Veteran or a family of a Veteran in need please contact us!!

No One does more for Veterans