![]() There are ways for the community to help as well. Another brother, Paul Burkett, is captain of the Post 7011 Honor Guard. “When my brother was killed, it was devastating to my family,” she said. Potts receives all the calls requesting the detail for funerals and has first-hand knowledge of the ceremony’s significance. Donations for the Honor Guard are the VFW’s only source of income. They do what the family requests.”Ī $600 contribution from Geoff Burke at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes allowed the post to repair guns to keep the Honor Guard active. “The Honor Guard is still active presenting the flag, playing Taps and firing the guns at funerals. “Just to have a cup of coffee or talk.”ĭespite no meeting place, the post continues as best it can to provide services, including the Honor Guard at funerals of veterans. “It is important for veterans to have a place to go,” she said. She did stress the need to accomplish the mission. Potts indicated there is no deadline for raising the necessary funds, but sooner would be better than later. A letter writing campaign to every VFW Post in Pennsylvania along with contributions from local businesses raised $10,000. Members and the auxiliary have been reaching out for help. With just under $600,000 in the building fund, the post is more than $400,000 short of the goal. “They gutted everything.”Īn engineer quoted a complete rebuild at $1 million. “We have no physical building to work in,” Potts said. The actual cost when the job was complete totaled $820,000.Īside from financial difficulties, the post lost its home. Initial cleanup estimates on the building were between $300,000 and $500,000. “The entire building was gutted,” Potts said. During cleanup, however, the entire structure was emptied. Smoke, heat and water damage during the August 2021 fire destroyed much of the first floor, including two kitchens, and the basement, but caused little damage to the second floor. Marines from 1953 to 1961, including a tour of duty in Korea. “My father and mother served in the military,” she said. ![]() Potts grew up in a family of military men and women and is dedicated to helping veterans. “We are still out there doing what we can for veterans,” Potts said. She will also continue to provide services for veterans and their families. Potts, her husband John, Post 7011 Chaplain Anthony Rupert and District President Bev Gers, were present at the ceremony to congratulate Kanagy for telling the story all veterans share. She plans to become a dental hygienist and has been accepted at several schools, but is still undecided about where she will attend. Sarah is the daughter of David and Carrie Kanagy. I’m thankful for veterans and I thank them for what they do for the country.” “I’m pretty excited about winning the essay contest,” Kanagy said. If selected, the essay will proceed to the state and possibly the national level. Her essay will be entered in district competition. She was presented with a certificate and two checks totaling $800 from Post 7011 on Tuesday at the high school. ![]()
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