Submitted Photo Pictured from left are Deanna Borrello and Richard Henry.

The Silver Creek Samuel Cimino Post 6472 hosted the New York State District Six VFW Convention and Awards Dinner on May 14. The Master of Ceremonies was Larry Bronowski, who presented the special awards and citations for the 2021-2022 term. The 2022 District Six VFE annual awards dinner, the VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented awards to the following Distinguished Honorees and Award Recipients:

HONOREES

District Six Commander, Gary Counts

District Six President Ann Ferguson.

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

1st Place – Benjamin Brol – Post 9487 Franklinville

2nd Place – Riley Koltensee – Post 53 Jamestown

3rd Place – Amanda Ippolito – Post 6245 Silver Creek

PATRIOT’S PEN

1st Place – Ryder Jimerson – Post 5296 Salamanca

2nd Place – Savannah Russo – Post 9349 Grand Island

3rd Place – Victoria Caris – Post 2769 Ripley

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Peter Pendll – Franklinville Central Middle School

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Scott Palmatier – Franklinville Central High School

To learn more about the information session, the Auxiliary or its service projects, contact Deanna Borrello, VFW Auxiliary President, call 716-934-2410 or visit https://www.facebook.com/SilverCreekVFWAux

The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. We have nearly 470,000 members representing all 50 states who volunteer millions of hours and give millions of dollars to support veterans, military service personnel, and their families.

The organization is a voice for veterans on Capitol Hill and are instrumental in assisting the VFW pass or block legislation that impacts veterans and their families. They are one of the top 10 providers of volunteer hours in the VA medical system. Every year, members fundraise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans and their families.

We also provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for our nation’s youth. With more than 3,700 Auxiliaries, there is likely one in your area working to improve the lives of America’s uncommon heroes. Learn more at www.vfwauxiliary.org