Washington County DAV Chapter 9

Representatives from the Southern Appalachian Quilts of Valor came to our last Monthly Meeting (May 2026) and presented a Quilt of Valor to Dave Tilson (pictured). "Thank You Ladies"

Reminder: Our next monthly meeting is this coming Monday the 15th of June 2026 at 6 PM at the Chapter house. Hope to see many of you there.
Updates:
Recent Events - 1) During our last Monthly Meeting we hosted the Southern Appalachian Quilts of Valor in a presentation of a Quilt to a USMC Veteran/Retiree - Dave Tilson. 2) We had representation at the State of TN (DAV) Annual Convention in Middle TN "Update to be provided".
Upcoming Events - 1) Annual DAV Golf Tournament coming up on Thursday June 18th 2026 at the Crossings in Jonesborough "Still need door prizes - if you have or can get, please bring to our upcoming meeting". 2) Independence day Parade in Jonesborough on 3 July 2026 at 10 AM.
Other: 1) Tomorrow 14 June is Flag Day. 2) Tomorrow 14 June is also the Army Birthday (251st).

Thank You to all those who Served and Sacrificed so much for our Freedoms!!

At 6:30am on June 6, 1944, the first American troops landed at Utah & Omaha beaches in Normandy.
On this D-Day anniversary, we honor those who gave their lives in service to freedom and remember the legacy they left behind.
With gratitude, we remember the Greatest Generation.
Lest we forget.

Calling all local Golfers, and Veteran Supporters. We still need Golf Teams, Hole Sponsors, and Door Prizes for our upcoming Annual DAV Golf Tournament. Let us know if you can help.

As we approach Memorial Day, here are a few reminders: 1) US Flag (fly at Half Staff from Sunrise to Noon, then raise to Full Staff until Sunset). 2) Observe a National Moment of Remembrance (Silence) at 3 PM local time.

Today I had the honor to work alongside 100's of other volunteers to place flags on approximately 18,000 graves at the VA National Cemetery. The flags will be up for a week, please go by and pay your respect and see the cost of freedom. Let us remember that Memorial Day is not a three day weekend for cookouts, and taking the boats out on the lake, but a time to remember the sacrifices of the men and women that gave it all.

Here is just a sample of SWAG (items) our
Volunteers are receiving when performing and reporting Volunteer hours. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering.