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VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members helping to put on a fundraiser for OPERATION MOMs at the Moose Lodge. 27 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members helping to put on a fundraiser for OPERATION MOMs at the Moose Lodge. 27 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members helping to put on a fundraiser for OPERATION MOMs at the Moose Lodge. 27 October 2007.
- OPERATION: MOMs 2007 Spaghetti Dinner -
VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA members helping to put on
a fundraiser for OPERATION MOMs at the Moose Lodge.
27 October 2007.

VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.
VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.
VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.  VFW Post 9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II. 14 October 2007.
- WWII Veteran Spaghetti Dinner -
VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA members putting on a special dinner
to remember and honor the veterans and heroes of World War II.
14 October 2007.

VFW members Michael L. Emerson, Vern Crete, and Pat Flanagan after installing our new VFW sign at the entrance of Castro Valley entering from Hayward on A Street & Redwood Road. 10 October 2007.  VFW members Michael L. Emerson, Vern Crete, and Pat Flanagan after installing our new VFW sign at the entrance of Castro Valley entering from Hayward on A Street & Redwood Road. 10 October 2007.  VFW members Michael L. Emerson, Vern Crete, and Pat Flanagan after installing our new VFW sign at the entrance of Castro Valley entering from Hayward on A Street & Redwood Road. 10 October 2007.
- New VFW Road Sign Installation -
VFW members Michael L. Emerson, Vern Crete, and Pat Flanagan after installing our new
VFW sign at the entrance of Castro Valley entering from Hayward on A Street & Redwood Road.
10 October 2007.

2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta 
2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta 
2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta 
2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta 
2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta  2007 Wheelchair Regatta 
- 2007 Wheelchair Regatta -
The 2007 Wheelchair Regatta at the Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda, California - Pictures
of VFW members, volunteers and attendees.
29 September 2007.

Lone Tree Cemetery Vietnam Veteran Memorial and POW/MIA Ceremony Sept. 2007

Candlelight Vigil  Candlelight Vigil  Candlelight Vigil 
Candlelight Vigil  Candlelight Vigil  Candlelight Vigil 
- 2007 Candlelight Vigil for 9/11 Patriot Day -
A "Candlelight Vigil" on the 6th anniversary of 9/11 outside the VFW Post #9601 (also the Moose Lodge)
in Castro Valley, California. Gold Star and Blue Star parents, veterans and citizens from the community attended.
11 Sept 2007.


Castro Valley Fall Festival  Castro Valley Fall Festival  Castro Valley Fall Festival 
Castro Valley Fall Festival  Castro Valley Fall Festival  Castro Valley Fall Festival 
- 2007 Castro Valley Fall Festival -
Pictures of Members and Friends of VFW Post #9601 volunteering: Commander Pat Flanagan, John McPartland,
Vern Crete, Cliff Smith, Jim Uhlik, Gary Vannucci, John Baumann, Mickey Ganitch, Steve Pine,
Michael L. Emerson and Mary Greenlee. Sunday, 9 Sept 2007.

The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.  The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game. About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended. The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007. 
- 2007 Oakland Athletics Game -
The VFW Honor Guard at the Oakland A's Game. We had a free barbeque in the parking lot prior to the game.
About 200 VFW and American Legion members and their families attended.
The A's beat the KC Royals 6-1. 19 August 2007.

The MOMs organization packing up Care-Packages to mail to the Troops. Members of the Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 and other volunteers are helping. At the Union Lodge in Hayward, CA. on 7 July 2007
The MOMs organization packing up Care-Packages to mail to the Troops. Members of the Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 and other volunteers are helping. At the Union Lodge in Hayward, CA. 7 July 2007.
The VFW Post #9601 of Castro Valley, CA Honor Guard leading the parade at the Mountain House, CA city Independence Day Parade. 4 July 2007. The VFW Post #9601 of Castro Valley, CA Honor Guard leading the parade at the Mountain House, CA city Independence Day Parade. 4 July 2007.
The VFW Post #9601 of Castro Valley, CA Honor Guard leading the parade at the Mountain House, CA city Independence Day Parade. 4 July 2007.
Members of the VFW, the American Legion and the Boy Scouts conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Lone Tree Cemetery. June 2007. Members of the VFW, the American Legion and the Boy Scouts conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Lone Tree Cemetery. June 2007.
Members of the VFW, the American Legion and the Boy Scouts conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Lone Tree Cemetery. June 2007.
The installation of the new Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 officers for the 2007 year. Installed by the District #14 Commander Gene Cota (far right). 8 May 2007.
The installation of the new Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 officers for the 2007 year. Installed by the District #14 Commander Gene Cota (far right). 8 May 2007.
The Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard during the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
The Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard during the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
The Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard Presenting the Colors at the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
The Castro Valley, CA VFW Post #9601 Honor Guard "Presenting the Colors" at the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
Michael L. Emerson the Jr. Vice Commander of VFW Post #9601 and Vice Commander of American Legion Post #649 (both in Castro Valley, CA) giving a speech and reading the Gettysburg Address at the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
Michael L. Emerson the Jr. Vice Commander of VFW Post #9601 and Vice Commander of American Legion Post #649 (both in Castro Valley, CA) giving a speech and reading The "Gettysburg Address" at the Lone Tree Cemetery Memorial Day Service in Hayward, CA. 28 May 2007.
Below Center: Army Sgt. Mariela Mason, 96th Transportation Co., injured in Kuwait 19 Dec 2004, to her left her father Emile Meylan. Starting top left: Martin Jones-Lodi Post 22, Drew Selman, Mary Greenlee, and Darell Selman-District 11 Commander
Below Center: Army Sgt. Mariela Mason, 96th Transportation Co., injured in Kuwait 19 Dec 2004, to her left her father Emile Meylan. Starting top left: Martin Jones-Lodi Post 22, Drew Selman, Mary Greenlee, and Darell Selman-District 11 Commander.
Left to right: Ginny Taylor volunteer, Dennis Matarrese-American Legion District 10 Commander, Michael L. Emerson-Vice Commander American Legion Post 649 & Vice-Commander VFW Post 9601, VA Hospital Laison Renee Chastain, and Mary Greenlee volunteer.
Left to right: Ginny Taylor volunteer, Dennis Matarrese-American Legion District 10 Commander, Michael L. Emerson-Vice Commander American Legion Post 649 & Vice-Commander VFW Post 9601, VA Hospital Laison Renee Chastain, and Mary Greenlee volunteer.
American Legion & VFW annual Veterans support picnic at the VA Hospital in Livermore, CA. 19 May 2007
American Legion & VFW annual Veterans support picnic at the VA Hospital in Livermore, CA. 19 May 2007.
Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007. Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007. Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007.
Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007. Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007. Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the 2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007.
Honor Guard and other members and family of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the
2007 Rowell Ranch Parade in Downtown Castro Valley, CA. 12 May 2007.

Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the Memorial Service for Spc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, CA who was killed during operations in Iraq. February 2007. Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the Memorial Service for Spc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, CA who was killed during operations in Iraq. February 2007. Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the Memorial Service for Spc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, CA who was killed during operations in Iraq. February 2007.
Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 of Castro Valley, CA participating in the Memorial Service
for Spc. Michael C. Balsley of Hayward, CA who was killed during operations in Iraq. February 2007.

Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley, CA participating in the Boy Scout Eagle Court presentations to Eagle Scout JT Baumann and Eagle Scout Brandon Cunningham. February 2007. Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley, CA participating in the Boy Scout Eagle Court presentations to Eagle Scout JT Baumann and Eagle Scout Brandon Cunningham. February 2007. Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley, CA participating in the Boy Scout Eagle Court presentations to Eagle Scout JT Baumann and Eagle Scout Brandon Cunningham. February 2007.
Honor Guard members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley, CA participating in the Boy Scout Eagle Court
presentations to Eagle Scout JT Baumann and Eagle Scout Brandon Cunningham. February 2007.

Members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley visiting and giving gifts to the veterans who reside at the St. John Kronstadt nursing home facility in Castro Valley, CA. 16 December 2006. Members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley visiting and giving gifts to the veterans who reside at the St. John Kronstadt nursing home facility in Castro Valley, CA. 16 December 2006. Members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley visiting and giving gifts to the veterans who reside at the St. John Kronstadt nursing home facility in Castro Valley, CA. 16 December 2006.
Members of VFW Post # 9601 in Castro Valley visiting and giving gifts to the veterans who reside at the
St. John Kronstadt nursing home facility in Castro Valley, CA. 16 December 2006.

Jr. Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson of the Castro Valley VFW Post # 9601 in his VFW honor guard uniform, Michael's oldest son Nickolas, members of the American Legion, and Boy Scout Troop # 726 at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA. They are all participating in a Flag Retirement Ceremony. It is Veterans Day and Flag Day, 11 Nov 2006. Jr. Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson of the Castro Valley VFW Post # 9601 in his VFW honor guard uniform, Michael's oldest son Nickolas, members of the American Legion, and Boy Scout Troop # 726 at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA. They are all participating in a Flag Retirement Ceremony. It is Veterans Day and Flag Day, 11 Nov 2006. Jr. Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson of the Castro Valley VFW Post # 9601 in his VFW honor guard uniform, Michael's oldest son Nickolas, members of the American Legion, and Boy Scout Troop # 726 at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA. They are all participating in a Flag Retirement Ceremony. It is Veterans Day and Flag Day, 11 Nov 2006.
Jr. Vice Commander Michael L. Emerson of the Castro Valley VFW Post # 9601 in his VFW honor guard
uniform, Michael's oldest son Nickolas, members of the American Legion, and Boy Scout Troop # 726 at the
Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, CA. They are all participating in a Flag Retirement Ceremony.
It is Veterans Day and Flag Day, 11 Nov 2006.

Award ceremony
Award ceremony for Detective/Deputy
Lauren Tucker - VFW Police Officer of
the year - 14 Nov 2006.
Award ceremony
Award ceremony for MICP Donny
Fisi - VFW Paramedic of the Year -
14 Nov 2006.
Award ceremony
VFW $200 Donation to MOMs -
14 Nov 2006.
The Honor guard for VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA raising the flag at the future site of the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Park - 28 Oct 2006. The Honor guard for VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA raising the flag at the future site of the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Park - 28 Oct 2006. The Honor guard for VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA raising the flag at the future site of the Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Park - 28 Oct 2006.
The Honor guard for VFW Post #9601, Castro Valley, CA raising the flag at the future site of the
"Castro Valley Veterans Memorial Park" - 28 Oct 2006.

Members of VFW Post #9601 in Castro Valley, CA helping and participating in the MOMs Spaghetti Night to raise funds to purchase items to send in care packages to our troops fighting to protect us and defend our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan - 28 Oct 2006. Members of VFW Post #9601 in Castro Valley, CA helping and participating in the MOMs Spaghetti Night to raise funds to purchase items to send in care packages to our troops fighting to protect us and defend our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan - 28 Oct 2006. Members of VFW Post #9601 in Castro Valley, CA helping and participating in the MOMs Spaghetti Night to raise funds to purchase items to send in care packages to our troops fighting to protect us and defend our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan - 28 Oct 2006.
Members of VFW Post #9601 in Castro Valley, CA helping and participating in the "MOMs Spaghetti Night" to
raise funds to purchase items to send in care packages to our troops fighting to protect us
and defend our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan - 28 Oct 2006.

Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees
Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees Pictures of the 2006 Wheel Chair Regatta - Volunteers and Attendees
Pictures of the 2006 "Wheel Chair Regatta" - Volunteers and Attendees
Dedication ceremony of a memorial plaque to honor and remember the Marines who fought in World War II at Donald Claire's home in Castro Valley, CA. 19 Sept 2006. Dedication ceremony of a memorial plaque to honor and remember the Marines who fought in World War II at Donald Claire's home in Castro Valley, CA. 19 Sept 2006. Dedication ceremony of a memorial plaque to honor and remember the Marines who fought in World War II at Donald Claire's home in Castro Valley, CA. 19 Sept 2006.
Dedication ceremony of a memorial plaque to honor and remember the Marines who fought in World War II at
Donald Claire's home in Castro Valley, CA. 19 Sept 2006.

Flag Raising, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9601
Flag Raising, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9601
Flag Raising, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9601
VFW Post #9601 members cooking at the Moose Lodge VFW Post #9601 members cooking at the Moose Lodge
VFW Post #9601 members cooking at the Moose Lodge
Presentation of Post Charter
Presentation of Post Charter
Gabriel Flores
Gabriel Flores
Phil Brant
Phil Brant
Steve Pine
Steve Pine
Rich Vannucci
Rich Vannucci
Gene Cota, District 14 Commander
Gene Cota, District 14 Commander
Joe Enos
Joe Enos
VFW Honor Guard at Oakland A's Game, 28 July 2006 VFW Honor Guard at Oakland A's Game, 28 July 2006 VFW Honor Guard at Oakland A's Game, 28 July 2006
VFW Honor Guard at Oakland A's Game, 28 July 2006
VFW 2006 Rowell Ranch Parade, Castro Valley, CA. VFW 2006 Rowell Ranch Parade, Castro Valley, CA. VFW 2006 Rowell Ranch Parade, Castro Valley, CA.
VFW 2006 Rowell Ranch Parade, Castro Valley, CA.
Post Commander with Veterans on Veterans Day 2004 Post Commander with Veterans on Veterans Day 2004 Post Commander with Veterans on Veterans Day 2004
Post Commander with Veterans on Veterans Day 2004
VOD contestent Nicole Marcotte VOD contestent Nicole Marcotte
VOD contestent Nicole Marcotte
Visit from the National Commander
Visit from the National Commander
Fall Festival 2003
Fall Festival 2003
Fall Festival 2003
Fall Festival 2003
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