VFW Post 10212 Remembers And Honors June 6th 1944 D-DAY The Allied Invasion Of Europe. D-Day Plus 73 Years 2017

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We at VFW Post 10212 remember the duties carried out, the heroic sacrifices made and the many lives that were lost 73 years ago on this day June 6th 1944, so that all of us today could live in the freedom that we all enjoy.  To those who fell heroically on this day 73 years ago may God Bless your souls and for those who we are fortunate enough to have with us today Thank You! for your service.

VFW Post 10212 Supports And Honors 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony Event At Woodland Cemetery In Coral Gables, Florida (Part Four)

VFW Post 10212 Commander Mr. Marco Gorrin (USAF) greets U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Collin Green Commander U.S. Special Operation Command, South at the conclusion of the Memorial Day 2017 ceremony at Woodlawn cemetery in Coral Gables, Florida

"What Do You Mean Navy Is Better Than Air Force?" 

The picture said it all an American Veteran and an American Warrior

The coveted U.S. Navy Seal Trident and the many awards that decorate the proud chest of Rear Admiral Green a testament to the Admiral service to our great Nation

VFW Post 10212 Reports: Despite the grueling heat and humidity of the day, the men of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 10212 of Miami, Florida successfully and flawlessly executed the days mission in supporting and honoring our nation fallen during this year Woodlawn cemetery Memorial Day ceremonies. Such was the flawless and utterly professional presentation of the colors, the rendering of the ceremonial volleys of shots from the 21 gun salute and the laying of the reef onto the base of the memorial pillar that the guest speaker of the day, U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Collin Green, Commander U.S. Operation South congratulated the Commander of VFW Post 10212 Mr. Marcos Gorrin (former USAF) for a job well done. 

VFW Post 10212 Supports And Honors 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony Event At Woodland Cemetery In Coral Gables, Florida (Part Three)

The beautiful memorial that stands as an never resting sentinel at Woodlawn Cemetery over our nation Veterans who lay in eternal rest in Coral Gables, Florida

VFW Post 10212 Commander Mr. Marco Gorrin (USAF) stands observing the ceremony along with two Post members fellow Shipmate, United States Navy HM3 (Hospital Corpsman) Jeremy and AW1 (Anti Submarine Warfare Operator) Luis Gonzalez 

The respectful resting place of our fellow Veterans

Proud and dedicated VFW Post 10212 members gathering for formation of the display and posting of colors at the Woodlawn Cemetery Memorial Day 2017 ceremony

VFW Post 10212 Reports: With the pre-staging of the colors and formation marching practice concluded with, the men of the Veteran of Foreign War Post 10212 of Miami, Florida are poised and ready to commence their part in supporting Memorial Day ceremonies so as to honor our nation fallen. 

VFW Post 10212 Supports And Honors 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony Event At Woodland Cemetery In Coral Gables, Florida (Part Two)

Proud fellow VFW Post 10212 members from left to right Ozzy Perez (USMC), Jorge Montes (USA) and Christian (USA) pose for the camera prior to the commencement of the ceremony

Local WPLG, NBC New 10 reporter Neki Mohan interview a fellow VFW Post 10212 member about the significance of Memorial Day and what it means to him and to all of us

Preparing to square away before the marching out the colors at the ceremony. Despite being a hot day, the men of VFW Post 10212 came out in force to support the ceremony

VFW Post 10212 sole two U.S.Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion, Gold Wing, Anti-Submarine Warfare crewmen. AW1 Luis Gonzalez and Aviation Ordnanceman AO1 Benny Benitez

VFW Post 10212 Reports: Despite the heat and humidity that Miami, Florida is know for members of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 10212 of Miami, Florida endured. The men of VFW Post 10212 arrived to the cemetery hours before the scheduled ceremony so as to organize and practice their marches to be carried out during the ceremony so as to honor our nation fallen. 

VFW Post 10212 Supports And Honors 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony Event At Woodland Cemetery In Coral Gables, Florida (Part One)

VFW Post 10212 Commander Mr. Marco Gorrin (USAF) dons on the white glove for the pending ceremony. Commander Gorrin led the men of VFW-10212 in the ceremony presentation of the colors in the utmost professional and military bearing manner

VFW Post 10212 Quartermaster Mr. Robert Molleda (USA) proudly stands ready to render the honors at the ceremony. Mr. Molleda also serve to escort the ladies of the VFW Post 10212 Auxiliary onto the memorial for the laying of the ceremonial wreath

Proudly representing the U.S. Navy and the P-3C Orion Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Community is Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator 1st Class AW1 Luis Gonzalez 

Looking snazzy and square away in their U.S Navy dress whites are VFW Post 10212 members Hospital Corpsman HM3 Jeremy and Fireman Gene Goty

Proud Vietnam Veteran and VFW Post 10212 Member Frank (USA) gives his determine retired Miami Dade Fireman smile. Frank not only served his Nation as a U.S. Army Solider but his Community as well as a dedicated and professional Miami-Dade Fireman 

VFW Post 10212 Reports: Members of the Veteran of Foreign War Post 10212 of Miami, Florida assembled to honor our nation fallen on Memorial Day.

VFW Post 10212 Supports The Air Force Association Miami-Homestead Chapter AFA-317th In Announcing AFA-317th June Luncheon With Guest Speaker Brigadier General Todd J. McCubbin, USAF Director Of Operation U.S. Southern Command

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Thursday June 8th 2017 12 Noon At 

The 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant 
1395 NW 57th Ave Miami, Florida 33126