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Post Recent Events - 2023

2022-2023 First Responder Awards

Firefighter of the Year

Police Officer of the Year

Firefighter of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 2022 Firefighter of the Year Award is presented to Firefighter Joseph B. Saffer of the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. Although he had spent decades being successful in other fields including experience in fire protection services, Joe felt something was missing from his resume. Joining the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company in his 40’s, he completed certification and internship as an EMT. He then undertook similar certification and internship to become a certified firefighter. More importantly, his broad experience in business has allowed the Department to tap his knowledge by placing him as the Member at Large for the Board of Directors. He is often found after hours at the station assisting with staffing and working in the areas of public education and community services. He took charge of overseeing and dealing with Moffett Manor – a large 55+ apartment complex owned by the Department and developed an operational strategy for the property that will reduce the load on taxpayers. The Warrenton Fire Company has been serving the community for nearly a century and people like Joe have worked to make it successful. His service and dedication sets a standard for others to follow and reflects great credit upon himself and the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company 

EMT of the Year

Police Officer of the Year

Firefighter of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 2022 EMT of the Year Award is presented to Technician II Scott Chamberlin of the Fauquier County Department of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Management. With a broad knowledge base and experience gained from decades of overseeing operations at Washington Dulles & Ronald Reagan Airports, Scott has chosen, in retirement, to give back to his community as a paramedic. Assigned to the busiest medical unit in Fauquier County, he routinely affects and helps citizens daily. He serves as a trainer for others where his knowledge and experience works towards the betterment of all. Despite numerous requests to move up to a leadership role, Scott has steadfastly maintained his commitment to serving the community from an ambulance or fire engine in the field. His service and dedication to his profession sets a standard for others to follow and reflects great credit upon himself and First Responders everywhere. 

Police Officer of the Year

Police Officer of the Year

Police Officer of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 2022 Warrenton Police Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is presented to Officer Meribeth Howser. On July 23, 2022, units from the State Police, Sheriff’s, Fire & Rescue and Warrenton Police Departments responded to a situation at the Warrenton Greenway Overpass above Route 29. The situation involved a distraught woman sitting on the bridge and threatening to jump. While other units shut down traffic northbound and southbound on Rte 29, the Warrenton Police Department, including Officer Howser, learning that the woman had attempted to harm herself the day before, initiated a dialog with her. Officer Howser made an immediate connection with the woman by recalling specific details of their past interactions. After nearly 20 minutes of intense conversation, Officer Howser persuaded the woman to come down and receive the medical attention she needed. The following day, Officer Howser and a fellow officer visited the woman at the hospital where she had been admitted. She told the woman that her entire squad was contacting every resource they could to get her the help she needed upon release. Officer Howser personally reached out to the woman’s family asking them to become involved in her recovery. Several weeks later, the woman posted a video on social media recalling Officer Howser’s compassion and thanked her for saving her life. Officer Howser’s performance in a situation that could have resulted in unfortunate consequences is a tribute to her skills, knowledge and compassion and reflects the highest credit upon herself, the Warrenton Police Department and Law Enforcement Professionals everywhere. 

Sheriff Deputy of the Year

Sheriff Deputy of the Year

Police Officer of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 2022 Fauquier County Sheriff’s Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is presented to Master Deputy Sheriff (MDS) Frank Haldeman. He is a team leader at the County Circuit Court and is also a field training officer helping deputies in all divisions when they need additional training or resources. A prime example of what a good citizen should be, MDS Haldeman assists with the Working Together Committee to collect items for the local food banks. He has personally purchased gift cards to use as special awards to key donors. Over the past two years, Frank, through his committee leadership, has been responsible for the collection of over 3,500 items including holiday turkeys when Food Bank supplies fell short. MDS Haldeman has been and continues to be a mentor, model employee and an integral part of the Civil Process Security Team. His actions and service reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement professionals everywhere. 

Dispatcher of the Year

Sheriff Deputy of the Year

Dispatcher of the Year

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9835 Dispatcher Public Servant Citation for 2022 is presented to Assistant Supervisor Heather Hertrich of the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. After starting six years ago as a trainee, she’s risen to the rank of assistant shift supervisor, training new hires. She has taken many high priority calls including structure fires and homicides. In 2022 she was involved with handling a bank robbery. A GPS tracking device had been given to the robbers along with the cash and she maintained constant contact with the GPS provider to obtain real-time updates on the location of the device and feed this data to the responders. Her calm demeanor and knowledge of the County and surrounding areas permitted them to quickly locate the vehicle involved in the robbery. Heather’s positive attitude and willingness to help anyone with anything asked of her has made her a valuable asset to the Department and reflects great credit upon herself, the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Department, and dispatchers everywhere. 

Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen Winners

Winners are....

This morning (12-10), the Post held its annual student awards ceremony for winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen competitions.  We had some outstanding entries from a number of Fauquier County Schools and two of our winners placed at District 8 level as well.  Left to right are:  Oliver Caseria - Wakefield School (3rd place PP and 3rd place at District 8); Luca Tippie (SE Alt School) 3rd Place VOD; Post 9835 Commander Tony Lunn; Samantha Michaels (Wakefield School (2nd place PP); Ava Price (Wakefield School) 1st place VOD - 2nd place Dist 8; Avery Messick (Wakefield School) 1st Place PP; Amber Gill (SE Alt) 2nd place VOD.  The Post received 65 entries from middle school students throughout Fauquier County and a half dozen entries from HS students.



 

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2022 Warrenton Christmas Parade

Our Post

Let's March

Let's March

Thanks to all that participated!

Let's March

Let's March

Let's March

Great night - enjoyed by all!

Nice Ride

Let's March

Nice Ride

Thanks to past Post Commander Tim Nosal for once again providing a piece of history.

Educating Our Community

Taylor Middle School

Taylor Middle School

Taylor Middle School

Taylor Middle School Veteran's Panel

Veteran's Panel Discussion

Stan Hunter

Taylor Middle School

Taylor Middle School

Stan Hunter discusses supply operations aboard a carrier

Discusses supply operations aboard a carrier

Elden Ray

Elden Ray

Elden Ray

Gary Sappington, Bruce Campbell & Stan Hunter listen as Elden Ray discusses aircraft maintenance ope

Gary Sappington, Bruce Campbell & Stan Hunter listen as Elden Ray discusses aircraft maintenance operations in Vietnam

Q&A

Elden Ray

Elden Ray

Attentive 6th Grade Audience

Hello,

 On November 9th, the WC Taylor Middle School in Warrenton hosted members of our Post for the 11th year in the annual Veterans in the Classroom assembly for the 6th grade.  Five Post members participated (Gary Sappington, Elden Ray, Bruce Campbell, Stan Hunter and Jeff Dombroff).  The first part of the assembly was devoted to the veterans discussing their military service while the second half was taken up with questions from the students.  One that pretty much stumped us all was "What do you think your life would have been like had you not joined the military?"  The students were attentive, knowledgable and engaged and everyone came away feeling happy with the opportunity to meet with one another.  Special thanks are in line for Ms. Sarah Cheatwood of the Taylor staff for organizing the event.  

Roadside Cleanup

Great Volunteers

Helping Our Community

Great Volunteers

To all our volunteers - THANK YOU!

Getting Started

Helping Our Community

Great Volunteers

We could never get this done without the dedicated assistance of these wonderful folks!

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Working our way down Meetz Rd.

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Working our way down Meetz Rd.

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Working our way down Meetz Rd.

Wrapping Up

Helping Our Community

Helping Our Community

Keeping our community beautiful!

Job Well Done!

Job Well Done!

Job Well Done!

Thanks again to everyone! and big Thank You to Powers Farm & Brewery!

Congratulations!

Commander G Lyster and Adjutant/Quartermaster Ed Mann

 On September 17, Post 9835 member Geoff Lyster received his formal commission as VFW Virginia State Commander signed by the Commander-in-Chief of the VFW.  State Adjutant/Quartermaster Ed Mann officiated at the ceremony which took place during the Council of Administration meeting at State HQ in Staunton.   

Community Events

2022 Fauquier County Fair | July 13th - 16th

2022 Fauquier County Fair | July 13th - 16th

2022 Fauquier County Fair | July 13th - 16th

 On its first day, Adj/QM Jeff Dombroff, Cdr Tony Lunn & SVC Elden Ray manned the Post's set-up at the Fauquier County Fair.  We distributed nearly 60 free bottles of cold water to thirsty fair-goers, collected a few donations and signed up four new members. 

2022 Fauquier County Fair | Annual Donation

2022 Fauquier County Fair | July 13th - 16th

2022 Fauquier County Fair | July 13th - 16th

We took the opportunity to present our annual $500 donation to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Department Public Safety Cadet program, while staffing our booth at the Fauquier County Fair on Friday, 7/15. Post Commander Robert "Tony" Lunn presented the check to Sheriff (and Post member!) Jeremy Falls, with Deputy Michael Harper (L) and an unidentified Public Safety Cadet (R) also present.

Warrenton First Friday

Warrenton First Friday

Warrenton First Friday

Thanks to all who came out to support this event!

Warrenton First Friday

Warrenton First Friday

Warrenton First Friday

Big Thanks To Our Cooks!

Helping Our Community

Fauquier Free Clinic

Fauquier Family Shelter

Fauquier Family Shelter

Post Commander Tony Lunn & Adjutant/Quartermaster Jeff Dombroff visited the Fauquier Free Clinic on June 28th.  They met with Executive Director Rob Marino and presented the Post's semi-annual donation of $400 to assist the clinic in serving community members and especially local veterans and their family members. 

From L to R: Adj/QM Dombroff, Exec. Dir. Marino, and CDR Lunn.

Fauquier Family Shelter

Fauquier Family Shelter

Fauquier Family Shelter

On June 22, Trustee Brian Park and QM/Adj Jeff Dombroff visited the Fauquier Family Shelter Services to present the Post's semi-annual donation.  They were updated by the Executive Director on the number of veterans or family members who received benefits from this organization since the first of the year (27).


Shown (l-r):  Trustee Brian Park, Executive Director Gerry Vent, Case Manager Peaches Winston, Quartermaster/Adjutant Jeff Dombroff

2022 Memorial Day Parade

Just finished participating in the Warrenton Memorial Day parade and ceremonies. More than 25 VFW Post 9835 members were present including Fauquier County Sheriff Falls and Warrenton Police Chief Kochis. Thanks to VFW Post 7728 for organizing it, to the high school bands and JROTC for their participation and the hundreds of citizens who came out to support us.

2022 Memorial Day Poppy Drive

The table at Giant

Commander Jeff Dombroff & Eldon Ray

10 Post members braved the weather to celebrate the first annual VFW Day of Service by policing up our 2-mile stretch of Meetze Road in Fauquier County.  Starting from opposite ends of our adopted stretch of road, the crew filled 25 large trash bags with roadside litter.  After the 3-hour project was completed, we gathered at Powers Brewery for some relaxation and libations.  Thanks to VDOT for providing the signs, bags and vests and to Post Chaplain Ed Benson for coordinating the event.  We plan to duplicate this effort in October.

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