The Santa Barbara Chapter
Member of the Year
Hap DeSimone
From: Father D.E. O'Brien, USMC
It is the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us Freedom of the Press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us Freedom to demonstrate.
It is the Soldier who salutes The Flag,
Who serves beneath The Flag,
and
Whose Coffin is draped by The Flag,
Who allows the protester to burn The Flag.
of the Vietnam Veterans of America is a tax exempt, non-profit organization.
Our members are Vietnam Era (you need not have served in Vietnam), Veterans and Associates (individuals from all walks of life who may or may not have served in the military).
Our Chapter is successful because of the efforts of Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Associates, all of whom are equally welcomed and prized. The Chapter's Vance Committee distributes funds to qualified, disabled American veterans.
The Chapter also participates in yearly functions such as the
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm at the Veterans' Memorial Building located at 112 West Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara.
For more information, contact Keith S. Perkins at 805.682.0550.
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Keith S Perkins, President | 805.682.0550 | VVA Chapter 218 | PO Box 2241 | Santa Barbara, CA | 93120 |
