DAV Auxilliary receives award

DAV State Commander Wilson Miller accepted an award for Fort Sherman, Chapter 9, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, at the National Convention held in Atlanta, Ga., last week.

Members of the local DAV Auxiliary were commended for their year-long efforts to encourage voting, the display of the American Flag and sponsored essays on Americanism.

“There is no doubt that the Auxiliary has the full support of the Chapter and the people in Kootenai County. They just shine and are a credit to everyone and that glow was visible all the way to Atlanta,” Miller said.

Members participated in numerous patriotic parades and memorial services. Some members helped support and coordinate Honor Flights to Washington, D.C.

One member is in charge of the regional Quilts of Valor Program monthly sewing events and presentations. Two members serve on the County Veterans Council which coordinates veteran assistance and veteran recognition events in the county. Additional members, in conjunction with the local Daughters of the American Revolution, organized events recognizing the end of the Vietnam War.

Unit Commander Marilyn Hunt, commander, U.S. Navy (retired), stated, “unit members are involved in so many veterans support activities, such as school assemblies, picnics, town halls, purchasing the DAV van, legislative issues, support of the Veterans home in Lewiston, that it can make your head spin.”

Anyone desiring further information may contact Robert B. Hunt, chapter adjutant at (208) 773-1074 or visit the Chapter website at dav9.com.