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CHAPTER 1 EVENTS COORDINATOR - Dena Armstrong
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Rolling Thunder® Chapter 1 Florida General Membership meetings begin at 1400 (2:00 PM) on the 4th Sunday of every month, excluding May. January 26th - REVISED AGAIN (12:30-1:30) February 23rd March 23rd April 27th - Special POW Recognition May - Memorial Day Ride for Freedom June 22nd July 27th August 24th September 28th - Officer Elections October 26th November 23rd December 28th |
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All meetings are held at the Veterans Memorial Center and Museum, 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32952. For additional information, contact our membership chairperson @ (321) 446-4650.
JANUARY
* 10th: Request from USNR (Ret) Captain Bob Greene to escort the cremains of his son, Robert Vonavon Greene, SGT (E-5) US Army. Inernment is scheduled for Friday, January 10th., 1300 hrs (1:00 pm). STAGING 1145 - 1200 hrs (11:45 am - Noon), American Legion Post 1, 1281 US-1, Titusville, FL 32796, KSU 1215 hrs (12:15 pm).
10th-11th: Palm Bay JROTC Air Rifle Commanders Cup Match, PM Friday; 0800-1200 Saturday at Palm Bay Jr/Sr HS.
19th: Robert E. Lee's Birthday
20th: Inauguration Day
20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
26th: Salute to Service Opening Ceremony at the Challenge Cup National Softball Tournament, Space Coast Stadium in Viera 1500- 1730. Features honoring veterans and first responders as a week long tournament of slow pitch softball teams from across the country begins. Sponsored by USSSA, FAVOB, BCSO and many more. Vendor tents welcome. Opening game between FHP/BCSO/Brevard Fire combined Team and PSFB Veterans and Active Duty Military. Special BCSO flyover, Rolling Thunder Bike Parade on warning track, ceremonial first pitch and much more. Contact Donn Weaver, VMC, 757-871-6576 for more information.
28th: BVMC Library Discussion Series. 1800 - 1930. The presentation will be: "The Strategic Triad" by Bill Ellis. There has been much discussion about the continuing cost-effectiveness of the strategic triad, which is a Cold War concept. With Russia resurgent and China rising as a peer competitor, these discussions are now more critical than at any time in recent decades. During his US Air Force service, Bill was a missileer and a program manager in strategic systems.
10th-11th: Palm Bay JROTC Air Rifle Commanders Cup Match, PM Friday; 0800-1200 Saturday at Palm Bay Jr/Sr HS.
19th: Robert E. Lee's Birthday
20th: Inauguration Day
20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
26th: Salute to Service Opening Ceremony at the Challenge Cup National Softball Tournament, Space Coast Stadium in Viera 1500- 1730. Features honoring veterans and first responders as a week long tournament of slow pitch softball teams from across the country begins. Sponsored by USSSA, FAVOB, BCSO and many more. Vendor tents welcome. Opening game between FHP/BCSO/Brevard Fire combined Team and PSFB Veterans and Active Duty Military. Special BCSO flyover, Rolling Thunder Bike Parade on warning track, ceremonial first pitch and much more. Contact Donn Weaver, VMC, 757-871-6576 for more information.
28th: BVMC Library Discussion Series. 1800 - 1930. The presentation will be: "The Strategic Triad" by Bill Ellis. There has been much discussion about the continuing cost-effectiveness of the strategic triad, which is a Cold War concept. With Russia resurgent and China rising as a peer competitor, these discussions are now more critical than at any time in recent decades. During his US Air Force service, Bill was a missileer and a program manager in strategic systems.
FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY: Free Eighth Annual Every Day is Veterans Day Event at Space Coast Center for Collaboration 1100 Rockledge Ave, US Rte 1, Rockledge. Celebrate veterans with food, drinks and many informational booths. Sponsored by One Senior Place. Call 321-251-6771 to register as a vendor or RSVP for attendance.
1st & 2nd: Ground Hog Day Fundraiser for St Francis Reflections Foundation to support Veterans and others at Chez Cani , 6375 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne 1200-2100. Join the fun for great food, treats and to purchase limited edition pint glasses with a presentation of all sales going to the SFR Foundation. Make a reservation for meals or just stop by. Bring friends and family, In France they also celebrate “La Chandeleur” as the midway point of winter before spring just as we hope the groundhog will forecast a shorter winter. .
1st: County wide JROTC Air Rifle Run and Shoot Competition at VMC Memorial Park. 0700-1200. Hosted by Satellite HS JROTC.
2nd: Annual Ceremony to Commemorate the Immortal Four Chaplains of WWII. VMC Plaza 1400-1500. Marine Corps League and VMC Sponsors and Presenters.
8th: Annual Pioneer Day Celebration at Sam’s House and St Luke’s Church off North Courtenay on Merritt Island, 1000-1600 hours with vendors, trousers, food, music and more. Looking for vendors. Contact Museums of Brevard Members and Sam’s House for more information.
9th: Super Bowl
14th: Valentine's Day
1st: County wide JROTC Air Rifle Run and Shoot Competition at VMC Memorial Park. 0700-1200. Hosted by Satellite HS JROTC.
2nd: Annual Ceremony to Commemorate the Immortal Four Chaplains of WWII. VMC Plaza 1400-1500. Marine Corps League and VMC Sponsors and Presenters.
8th: Annual Pioneer Day Celebration at Sam’s House and St Luke’s Church off North Courtenay on Merritt Island, 1000-1600 hours with vendors, trousers, food, music and more. Looking for vendors. Contact Museums of Brevard Members and Sam’s House for more information.
9th: Super Bowl
14th: Valentine's Day
15th: Annual Commemoration of the WWII Bataan Death March at VMC Park 0700-1100. Air Force and Space Force JROTC units only come together for a long ruck March to remember this tragic chapter in American military history and reflect on the sacrifice of our prisoners of war.
17th: Presidents' Day
19th: Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
22nd: Young Eagles Flight Rally for kids and grand kids 8-12 from Gold Star, Wounded Veteran and similar First Responder Families 0900-1200. Merritt Island Airport S. Courtney Road entrance with signs to the EAA Hangar. EAA organization and pilots are the Sponsors. Free Flights for the kids selected in FAA approved aircraft. Parents or Guardians must register on line starting 08 Feb. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more information. Registration details announced in early February.
22nd: Back Brevard Heroes Car Show Fundraiser 1000-1500 in the UHaul and Mall Parking Spaces of Merritt Square Mall. More details and registration info in January. CANCELLED
22nd: JROTC District Drill Meet at VMC Park 0700-1200. See many teams compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon drills.
22nd: USAF JROTC State wide Drill meet for Air/Space Force programs at Melbourne HS 0800-1300.
25th: VMC Library Speaker’s Series World War II - The Pacific Theater. 1800-1930. Thirty minute film presentation and discussion led by Doug Bisset who had five family members in the war. Snacks and drinks.
27th: Honor America Awards Ceremony 1800-2100 at the Grand Manor on Sarno Road in Eau Gallie. Sponsored by the Liberty Bell Museum, this dinner recognizes outstanding volunteers in the community. VMC President Dean Schaaf, is among the Awardees this year. Reserve your dinner and place through libertybellmuseum.org.
28th: Every Day is Veterans Day 1000-1330 at the at the Space Coast Center for Collaboration on Rte 1 in Rockledge. RSVPs will be called after 15 January. Many vendors, veteran info booths, food and drinks and much more to honor and celebrate veterans. Sponsored by One Senior Place. Contact Angie Higgins of One Senior Place at 321-751-6771 for more info and to RSVP. This event was set for last fall, but along came MILTON.
29th: Annual and Final Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 1000-1100 with a program to remember the service and sacrifice of the Vietnam War with the anniversary of the American withdrawal in 1975, fifty years ago.
17th: Presidents' Day
19th: Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
22nd: Young Eagles Flight Rally for kids and grand kids 8-12 from Gold Star, Wounded Veteran and similar First Responder Families 0900-1200. Merritt Island Airport S. Courtney Road entrance with signs to the EAA Hangar. EAA organization and pilots are the Sponsors. Free Flights for the kids selected in FAA approved aircraft. Parents or Guardians must register on line starting 08 Feb. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for more information. Registration details announced in early February.
22nd: Back Brevard Heroes Car Show Fundraiser 1000-1500 in the UHaul and Mall Parking Spaces of Merritt Square Mall. More details and registration info in January. CANCELLED
22nd: JROTC District Drill Meet at VMC Park 0700-1200. See many teams compete in Color Guard, Squad and Platoon drills.
22nd: USAF JROTC State wide Drill meet for Air/Space Force programs at Melbourne HS 0800-1300.
25th: VMC Library Speaker’s Series World War II - The Pacific Theater. 1800-1930. Thirty minute film presentation and discussion led by Doug Bisset who had five family members in the war. Snacks and drinks.
27th: Honor America Awards Ceremony 1800-2100 at the Grand Manor on Sarno Road in Eau Gallie. Sponsored by the Liberty Bell Museum, this dinner recognizes outstanding volunteers in the community. VMC President Dean Schaaf, is among the Awardees this year. Reserve your dinner and place through libertybellmuseum.org.
28th: Every Day is Veterans Day 1000-1330 at the at the Space Coast Center for Collaboration on Rte 1 in Rockledge. RSVPs will be called after 15 January. Many vendors, veteran info booths, food and drinks and much more to honor and celebrate veterans. Sponsored by One Senior Place. Contact Angie Higgins of One Senior Place at 321-751-6771 for more info and to RSVP. This event was set for last fall, but along came MILTON.
29th: Annual and Final Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 1000-1100 with a program to remember the service and sacrifice of the Vietnam War with the anniversary of the American withdrawal in 1975, fifty years ago.
MARCH
3rd: Navy Reserve Birthday
8th: JROTC District Drill Meet with hundreds of cadets in competition in five events. VMC Park 0700-1200.
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12th: A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Commemorating National Vietnam Veterans Day, 12 March 17-1900 hrs. Eau Gallie Civic Center 1551 Highland Ave. Sponsored by DAV Chapter 32. Featuring speakers who are all Vietnam Veterans, two former DAV National Commanders and a former POW who spent 6 years in the Hanoi Hilton. RSVP via email to attend : [email protected] or to sponsor and get more info : [email protected] |
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13th: K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
5th: 242nd Annual Last Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War Celebration/Commemoration at VMC Plaza 1000-1130. Sponsored and staged by the Brevard Sons of the American Revolution with assistance from VMC and MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation. Featuring US Navy support from NOTU at Port Canaveral, Marine Corps League Color Guard, Sea Cadet Color Guard and parade of flags from many SAR, DAR and CAR units from several states. Wreath Laying in memory of the fallen in at 1783 battle off the cost of what is now Cape Canaveral. Contact Donn Weaver, VMC for more info on 757-871-6576.
15th: Annual Commemoration of the WWII Bataan Death March at Space Coast HS 0900-1300. Air Force and Space Force JROTC units only come together for a 13 mile long ruck March to remember this tragic chapter in American military history and reflect on the sacrifice of our prisoners of war. NOTE: Date and Venue Change made 07 Feb due to military vehicles scheduled to be on display.
15th: Annual Commemoration of the WWII Bataan Death March at Space Coast HS 0900-1300. Air Force and Space Force JROTC units only come together for a 13 mile long ruck March to remember this tragic chapter in American military history and reflect on the sacrifice of our prisoners of war. NOTE: Date and Venue Change made 07 Feb due to military vehicles scheduled to be on display.
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25th: Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States. |
* 29th: Annual and Final Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 1000-1100 with a program to remember the service and sacrifice of the Vietnam War with the anniversary of the American withdrawal in 1975, fifty years ago. This is also National Vietnam War Remembrance Day with other events planned throughout the county and country. This is the final year of that official VA and USG commemoration which began decades after the troops came home to a divided America. The Vietnam veteran lapel pin will be presented to all Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans by the Unforgettable Memories Foundation.
Speaker: Major General Arnold Fields, US Marine Corps (Retired)
For more information contact Tom Fitzgerald, 321.403.0128.
Rally at the RaceTrak (US1 & Hwy 46) KSU @ 0930.
All members who are interested in attending on Saturday, March 29th:
Staging Area
RaceTrac gas station
2455 US 1, (RT 46 & US 1)
Mimms, FL 32754.
Time
0900, KSU 0930.
Dress
White Shirts/Black Pants.
29th: JROTC District Championship Drill Meet at VMC Park 0700-1300. State Championship Qualifier.
Speaker: Major General Arnold Fields, US Marine Corps (Retired)
For more information contact Tom Fitzgerald, 321.403.0128.
Rally at the RaceTrak (US1 & Hwy 46) KSU @ 0930.
All members who are interested in attending on Saturday, March 29th:
Staging Area
RaceTrac gas station
2455 US 1, (RT 46 & US 1)
Mimms, FL 32754.
Time
0900, KSU 0930.
Dress
White Shirts/Black Pants.
29th: JROTC District Championship Drill Meet at VMC Park 0700-1300. State Championship Qualifier.
APRIL
4th: To all members interested in attending the event mentioned below (White Shirts/Black Pants): If you have any questions, please contact VFW Post 10148 at 321-613-3271.
"As discussed during tonight's Post-Meeting, here is the information for Joe Llewellyn's remembrance:
Friday, 4/4/2025, 11:30 am at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Riders are to park behind the Post (150 Minuteman Cswy, Cocoa Beach), arriving at 0930, KSU at 10:00 am, and departing NLT at 10:15
Saturday, 4/5/2025, 3 pm at Post 10148 (150 Minuteman Cswy, Cocoa Beach) - Celebration of Life - Potluck, signup in the Canteen"
"As discussed during tonight's Post-Meeting, here is the information for Joe Llewellyn's remembrance:
Friday, 4/4/2025, 11:30 am at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Riders are to park behind the Post (150 Minuteman Cswy, Cocoa Beach), arriving at 0930, KSU at 10:00 am, and departing NLT at 10:15
Saturday, 4/5/2025, 3 pm at Post 10148 (150 Minuteman Cswy, Cocoa Beach) - Celebration of Life - Potluck, signup in the Canteen"
5th: Gold Star Spouses Day – A Day dedicated to those whose spouses gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military or as a result of service-connected injuries or illness.
* 5th: 1030-1130; Services for Flo Walter; Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 895 S Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822
* 5th: 1030-1130; Services for Flo Walter; Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 895 S Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32822
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"Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love."
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This is the funeral home information for RTFL1 member Flo Walter’s April 5th service @10:30-11-30ish
30 minute drive/ride to Woodlawn (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL). 10 mins at burial site then reception following 12:30-2:30 at the facility there at Woodlawn.
We will meet at the Veterans Memorial Center between 0830 (8:30 a.m.) and 0900 (9:00 a.m.) KSU at 0900 (9:00 a.m.). The dress code is Vests, White Shirts/Black Pants.
30 minute drive/ride to Woodlawn (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL). 10 mins at burial site then reception following 12:30-2:30 at the facility there at Woodlawn.
We will meet at the Veterans Memorial Center between 0830 (8:30 a.m.) and 0900 (9:00 a.m.) KSU at 0900 (9:00 a.m.). The dress code is Vests, White Shirts/Black Pants.
7th: 29th Annual Golf Tournament to support the Military Affairs Council of Accelerate Brevard Chamber of Innovation (formerly CBRCC). 0730 - 1400 at Rockledge Country Club. Tee off for the Troops will include golfing, lunch, raffles, silent auctions and much more to raise funds to support the MAC programs year round. To register, donate and get more information, check out acceleratebrevard.org
11th: 4th Annual Golf Tournament Hosted by National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) and Sponsored by Northrup Grumman Management Club. Rockledge Country Club 0800- 1300 with Scramble Start. Proceeds Support NVHS 2025 Missions. Prizes and sponsorships available. $100 per player registration fee. Win a New Car with a Hole in One. Sign up to play or sponsor at: nvhs.org/events.
11th: 2025 Shrimp Feast 1800-2200 at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5 (8445 Rowland Dr. Port Canaveral). Cost is $50 for early birds through 17 March at $60 afterwards. No tickets at the door. Have fun and support our Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Maritime Education Programs. Cocktails, Shrimp Dinner, Door Prizes, Live. Auction and Dancing. Email [email protected] to register and for more information out call 321-698-5269. Also See web site: www.spacecoastshrimpfeast.com
12th: Spring Fling Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Veterans Memorial Center Park — West Entrance 1100-1400. For veteran families and all their children featuring games, bounce houser, plenty of food and drinks, and lots of eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by American Legion 344 AUX and Their Voices of Hope Supporting Women Veterans. Parking in the Mall close to Fortenberry Dr, not at the VMC buildings due to East area Park construction. RSVP/Questions contact [email protected]
14th: Air Force Reserve Birthday
** 18th: 11:30 - Interment, tank commander Major Charles Donovan, USA(Ret), Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
11th: 4th Annual Golf Tournament Hosted by National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) and Sponsored by Northrup Grumman Management Club. Rockledge Country Club 0800- 1300 with Scramble Start. Proceeds Support NVHS 2025 Missions. Prizes and sponsorships available. $100 per player registration fee. Win a New Car with a Hole in One. Sign up to play or sponsor at: nvhs.org/events.
11th: 2025 Shrimp Feast 1800-2200 at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5 (8445 Rowland Dr. Port Canaveral). Cost is $50 for early birds through 17 March at $60 afterwards. No tickets at the door. Have fun and support our Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Maritime Education Programs. Cocktails, Shrimp Dinner, Door Prizes, Live. Auction and Dancing. Email [email protected] to register and for more information out call 321-698-5269. Also See web site: www.spacecoastshrimpfeast.com
12th: Spring Fling Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Veterans Memorial Center Park — West Entrance 1100-1400. For veteran families and all their children featuring games, bounce houser, plenty of food and drinks, and lots of eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by American Legion 344 AUX and Their Voices of Hope Supporting Women Veterans. Parking in the Mall close to Fortenberry Dr, not at the VMC buildings due to East area Park construction. RSVP/Questions contact [email protected]
14th: Air Force Reserve Birthday
** 18th: 11:30 - Interment, tank commander Major Charles Donovan, USA(Ret), Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
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"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours."
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The Escort and funeral services for our Past President, Charlie Donovan, will be held on Friday, April 18th., 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held in Gray Hall at the Veterans Memorial Center after the funeral services. Details are as follows:
Escort:
Stage: at the VMC 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, between 0930 and 10:00 hrs. KSU will be at 10:00. Following the funeral service, we will return to the Veterans Center for the celebration of life at 1300 her (1:00 pm). As a tribute to Charlie and to remember everyone deployed, please wear your red shirts.
The escort will proceed from VMC to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, lane C.
Services will begin at 11:30 hrs.
Dress: Red Shirts/Black Pants.
Celebration of Live:
A Celebration of Life will be held at the VMC. It will begin at 1300 hrs. (1:00 p.m.) or when everyone arrives.
Escort:
Stage: at the VMC 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, between 0930 and 10:00 hrs. KSU will be at 10:00. Following the funeral service, we will return to the Veterans Center for the celebration of life at 1300 her (1:00 pm). As a tribute to Charlie and to remember everyone deployed, please wear your red shirts.
The escort will proceed from VMC to Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, lane C.
Services will begin at 11:30 hrs.
Dress: Red Shirts/Black Pants.
Celebration of Live:
A Celebration of Life will be held at the VMC. It will begin at 1300 hrs. (1:00 p.m.) or when everyone arrives.
20th: Easter Sunday
23rd: Army Reserve Birthday
25th: Women Veteran Outreach and Support Luncheon BVMC Gray Hall 1130-1330. Guest Speaker will be Pat Gann, a DAV Service Officer. Contact [email protected] for information and required registration. No cost to register!!
26th: Civil War Days display of both armies and period items at Liberty Bell Museum 1601 Oak Sy, Melbourne 1100-1500. Contact [email protected] for more info.
26th: Education Expo Science Fair sponsored by CCI Educational Services and Major Music School and hosted at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Gray Hal 1300-1600 hours. Support our youth and check out some amazing projects. Contact Donn Weaver, Vets Back to Class Chair, for more info.
23rd: Army Reserve Birthday
25th: Women Veteran Outreach and Support Luncheon BVMC Gray Hall 1130-1330. Guest Speaker will be Pat Gann, a DAV Service Officer. Contact [email protected] for information and required registration. No cost to register!!
26th: Civil War Days display of both armies and period items at Liberty Bell Museum 1601 Oak Sy, Melbourne 1100-1500. Contact [email protected] for more info.
26th: Education Expo Science Fair sponsored by CCI Educational Services and Major Music School and hosted at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center Gray Hal 1300-1600 hours. Support our youth and check out some amazing projects. Contact Donn Weaver, Vets Back to Class Chair, for more info.
We will be rendering full military honors, including the folding of the flag and presenting to the family of Lt Col WILMER NEWLIN GRUBB, USAF Pilot, POW, who died in captivity and was buried in Arlington. Members are asked to where white shirts and black pants to this important meeting. The following are links that highlight Lt Col Grubb's journey during the Vietnam War. The Grubb brothers — Jeff, Roland, Stephen and Roy have been asked to attend this meeting as well.
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000000uaqypEAA
https://www.pownetwork.org/bios/g/g061.htm
https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/03/watch-van-grubb-honors-dad-and-mom-at-dav-chapter-32-on-national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2015/03/03/50-years-later-sons-of-pow-look-for-answers-in-vietnam/
As you read the material in these links, keep in mind that Eveyln Grubb co-wrote a book with Carol Jose (long time member of RTFL1) called "You Are Not Forgotten: A Family's Quest for Truth and the Founding of the National League of Families."
https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt000000uaqypEAA
https://www.pownetwork.org/bios/g/g061.htm
https://spacecoastdaily.com/2025/03/watch-van-grubb-honors-dad-and-mom-at-dav-chapter-32-on-national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2015/03/03/50-years-later-sons-of-pow-look-for-answers-in-vietnam/
As you read the material in these links, keep in mind that Eveyln Grubb co-wrote a book with Carol Jose (long time member of RTFL1) called "You Are Not Forgotten: A Family's Quest for Truth and the Founding of the National League of Families."
29th: Scouting America Central Florida Council Golden Eagle Dinner at Florida Tech Conference Center 150 W. University Blvd Melbourne, 1800-2100. Fundraising Dinner and Auction to support our youth involved in scouting, many of which are also in JROTC or other Cadet Programs. Donate or Sign up at www,cflscouting.org event site.
29th: BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930 VMC Library. Sandy Straus presents her moving research on the “Treblinka Nazi Death Camp and Its Implications for Today”. Original maps and research swill be shred and questions and discussion welcome. Please join this very special event at this time in history — Past and Present. Ms. Straus is a PhD Engineer who works in our Space Program. She had relatives at Treblinka. Contact Paul Julian of VMC for more information.
29th: BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930 VMC Library. Sandy Straus presents her moving research on the “Treblinka Nazi Death Camp and Its Implications for Today”. Original maps and research swill be shred and questions and discussion welcome. Please join this very special event at this time in history — Past and Present. Ms. Straus is a PhD Engineer who works in our Space Program. She had relatives at Treblinka. Contact Paul Julian of VMC for more information.
MAY
1st: Silver Star Banner Day – Per Congressional resolution it is an “Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans”.
4th: Back Brevard Hero Fest VMC Plaza 1000-1600. Entertainment, food , food trucks, music, special events for kids and much more all to honor our county first responders many of whom are also military veterans.
6th: Their Voice of Hope, Healing Through Art Expression Event 1130- 1330 . contact [email protected] to register and for more info. No cost to register.
* 8th - 11th: 37th Veterans Memorial Reunion, Wickham Park 0900-1800 daily. Formerly Vietnam Veterans of Brevard Vietnam Reunion. Now hosted by a new organization — Veterans Memorial Reunion, Inc (VMRI) a 501(c)3. Wreath laying Ceremony on Monday 05 May 1600-1900. Check web site below to register. Vietnam and Global War on Terror Some Gave all walls included. Escort and wall construction on Sunday, May4th, from EFSC to Wickham Park. Vendor registration required and more info at www.veteransmemorialreunioninc.org.
Note: Wreath laying registration available on the website in mid- April.
9th: Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.
14th: DAV Chapter 32 Veterans Appreciation Day 1700 - 2000 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center , 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne. Op[en to the public. RSVP Required to [email protected]. Free food and drinks from 17-1800 hours followed by special events and Guest Speaker, Palm Bay Mayor and USMC Vet Rob Medina. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle and lots of camaraderie among veterans and their families.
15th: First Annual Military Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast to recognize and honor those high school seniors or recent graduates from area counties who have enlisted in all six branches of our military services. Viera HS Football Stadium 1800-2000. Free Admission, drinks and snacks available as we witness the initial swearing in of from 2-300 young adults who have chosen to begin their post high school years serving our country. Please arrive by 1730. All family members, friends, veterans and the public are welcome to share in this special moment where focused young people have chosen Service before Self. Sponsored by Brevard Public Schools and the veteran community for students of all categories — Public, Private, Charter, Virtual and Home Schooling. Contact Shaun McKinney or Donn Weaver at the Brevard VMC for more information (321) 783-1776.
4th: Back Brevard Hero Fest VMC Plaza 1000-1600. Entertainment, food , food trucks, music, special events for kids and much more all to honor our county first responders many of whom are also military veterans.
6th: Their Voice of Hope, Healing Through Art Expression Event 1130- 1330 . contact [email protected] to register and for more info. No cost to register.
* 8th - 11th: 37th Veterans Memorial Reunion, Wickham Park 0900-1800 daily. Formerly Vietnam Veterans of Brevard Vietnam Reunion. Now hosted by a new organization — Veterans Memorial Reunion, Inc (VMRI) a 501(c)3. Wreath laying Ceremony on Monday 05 May 1600-1900. Check web site below to register. Vietnam and Global War on Terror Some Gave all walls included. Escort and wall construction on Sunday, May4th, from EFSC to Wickham Park. Vendor registration required and more info at www.veteransmemorialreunioninc.org.
Note: Wreath laying registration available on the website in mid- April.
9th: Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.
14th: DAV Chapter 32 Veterans Appreciation Day 1700 - 2000 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center , 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne. Op[en to the public. RSVP Required to [email protected]. Free food and drinks from 17-1800 hours followed by special events and Guest Speaker, Palm Bay Mayor and USMC Vet Rob Medina. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle and lots of camaraderie among veterans and their families.
15th: First Annual Military Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast to recognize and honor those high school seniors or recent graduates from area counties who have enlisted in all six branches of our military services. Viera HS Football Stadium 1800-2000. Free Admission, drinks and snacks available as we witness the initial swearing in of from 2-300 young adults who have chosen to begin their post high school years serving our country. Please arrive by 1730. All family members, friends, veterans and the public are welcome to share in this special moment where focused young people have chosen Service before Self. Sponsored by Brevard Public Schools and the veteran community for students of all categories — Public, Private, Charter, Virtual and Home Schooling. Contact Shaun McKinney or Donn Weaver at the Brevard VMC for more information (321) 783-1776.
19th - 27th: Gold Star Mother and Artist Jeanne Weaver display of 21 paintings - Losing Todd: A Mother’s Journey. 1LT Todd Weaver, USA was killed in combat in Afghanistan 09 Sep 2010. Porcher House in Cocoa Village 0900-1500 daily.
20th: Their Voice of Hope and Yoga with Dena — Yoga for women veterans and first responders. Contact [email protected] for more information and registration. No cost to participate.
* 26th: Brevard Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony VMC Plaza 0930 -1030. Sacrifice in Service to America featuring Vietnam and GWOT guest speakers with music and remembrance the focus. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576
* 26th: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims 1000-1100. RADM James Hart, USN, Ret and President of Space Coast Honor Flight will the the Keynote Speaker with Norm Moody, noted veteran and military journalist as Emcee. Bring Lawn chairs and umbrellas. Call 321-403-0128 for more info.
26th: Parade and Memorial Day Ceremony Cocoa Village and Riverfront Park 1500 Parade and 1700 Ceremony. Look for details of the program in April.
27th: VMC Library Discussion Series “Salute to the First American Military Service: 250 Years of the US Army”. 1800-1930 hours in the VMC Library. Presented by Army veteran Donn Weaver,.. An inside look at the history and progression of our largest service branch. Fifty years ago Weaver taught Basic Training troops about our 200 year old Army and has managed to keep current. The actual birthday is in June, but this is your chance to get a jump on the crowds and help us cut and eat a special US Army - 250 Cake.
20th: Their Voice of Hope and Yoga with Dena — Yoga for women veterans and first responders. Contact [email protected] for more information and registration. No cost to participate.
* 26th: Brevard Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony VMC Plaza 0930 -1030. Sacrifice in Service to America featuring Vietnam and GWOT guest speakers with music and remembrance the focus. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576
* 26th: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims 1000-1100. RADM James Hart, USN, Ret and President of Space Coast Honor Flight will the the Keynote Speaker with Norm Moody, noted veteran and military journalist as Emcee. Bring Lawn chairs and umbrellas. Call 321-403-0128 for more info.
26th: Parade and Memorial Day Ceremony Cocoa Village and Riverfront Park 1500 Parade and 1700 Ceremony. Look for details of the program in April.
27th: VMC Library Discussion Series “Salute to the First American Military Service: 250 Years of the US Army”. 1800-1930 hours in the VMC Library. Presented by Army veteran Donn Weaver,.. An inside look at the history and progression of our largest service branch. Fifty years ago Weaver taught Basic Training troops about our 200 year old Army and has managed to keep current. The actual birthday is in June, but this is your chance to get a jump on the crowds and help us cut and eat a special US Army - 250 Cake.
JUNE
6th: Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy France, now known as D-Day.
14th: Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
14th: Army Birthday
15th: Father's Day
23rd: Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
27th: National PTSD Awareness Day – A Day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD.
14th: Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
14th: Army Birthday
15th: Father's Day
23rd: Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
27th: National PTSD Awareness Day – A Day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD.
JULY
4th: Independence Day
4th: Annual BCSO Merritt Island Independence Day Parade 1000 start at Merritt Island HS with finish at Edgewood HS or on to BVMC. Details in early June.
27th: Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
4th: Annual BCSO Merritt Island Independence Day Parade 1000 start at Merritt Island HS with finish at Edgewood HS or on to BVMC. Details in early June.
27th: Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
AUGUST
3rd: Annual Military Order of Purple Heart Honor Ceremony 1400 at VMC Gray Hall. Program details in June. Nine Purple Heart Recipients from Vietnam to Afghanistan will be recognized. Invitation only. Please contact Donn Weaver, BVMC for more info.
4th: Coast Guard Birthday
7th: Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice.
29th: Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
4th: Coast Guard Birthday
7th: Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice.
29th: Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
SEPTEMBER
1st: Labor Day
11th: Patriot Day – An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks.
* 11th: 09/11 Remembrance Ceremony BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall 1630 - 1900. Sponsored by Club 1013, MOAACC GDF and BVMC. Program details in July.
18th: Air Force Birthday
19th: POW*MIA Recognition Day
29th: Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A Day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
11th: Patriot Day – An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks.
* 11th: 09/11 Remembrance Ceremony BVMC Plaza and Gray Hall 1630 - 1900. Sponsored by Club 1013, MOAACC GDF and BVMC. Program details in July.
18th: Air Force Birthday
19th: POW*MIA Recognition Day
29th: Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A Day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
OCTOBER
3rd: Annual NVHS Dinner and Fundraiser to support homeless and at risk veterans and their families. Save the Date. The Difference a Decade Has Made. 1700 -2100 at Radisson Resort by the Port. Hosted by Brevard’s Constitutional Officers Semi to formal attire. Sign up starting in July.
13th: Navy Birthday
26th: National Day of the Deployed
13th: Navy Birthday
26th: National Day of the Deployed
NOVEMBER
8th: Annual St Francis Reflections 5K Fundraiser at VMC Plaza and Park. 0800 - 1200 Includes veteran recognition and pinning. Details in August.
8th: Veterans Day Recognition VyStar Dinner at Holiday Inn Viera Conference Center 1715-2030. Sponsored by MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter Good Deeds Foundation. To honor and express our and community gratitude to individuals, associations and projects that make a significant impact on military veterans in Brevard County. Sponsors at levels from $10K, to $5K to Tables of 10 at $1250. to become a sponsor out seek more information go to GDFD.ORG or contact event chair Larry Jackson on 321-242-1331 or [email protected].
9th: 8th Annual Homestretch 5K by NVHS for Homeless and at-Risk Veterans. 0800-11100. Eau Gallie Arts District at the Square Park. Save the date. For moire info and to sign up as a sponsor and/or runner see: runsignup.com/Homestretch5K
10th: Marine Corps Birthday
* 11th: Veterans Day – This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
11th: VMC (and many other) Veterans Day Ceremony. 0930 - VMC Plaza/Park. Details in August with possible Parade of Colors that afternoon in the new Amphitheater/Park.
27th: Thanksgiving Day
8th: Veterans Day Recognition VyStar Dinner at Holiday Inn Viera Conference Center 1715-2030. Sponsored by MOAA Cape Canaveral Chapter Good Deeds Foundation. To honor and express our and community gratitude to individuals, associations and projects that make a significant impact on military veterans in Brevard County. Sponsors at levels from $10K, to $5K to Tables of 10 at $1250. to become a sponsor out seek more information go to GDFD.ORG or contact event chair Larry Jackson on 321-242-1331 or [email protected].
9th: 8th Annual Homestretch 5K by NVHS for Homeless and at-Risk Veterans. 0800-11100. Eau Gallie Arts District at the Square Park. Save the date. For moire info and to sign up as a sponsor and/or runner see: runsignup.com/Homestretch5K
10th: Marine Corps Birthday
* 11th: Veterans Day – This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
11th: VMC (and many other) Veterans Day Ceremony. 0930 - VMC Plaza/Park. Details in August with possible Parade of Colors that afternoon in the new Amphitheater/Park.
27th: Thanksgiving Day
DECEMBER
2nd: Giving Tuesday
7th: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Hawaii signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II.
13th: National Guard Birthday
13th: National Wreaths Across America Day
20th: Space Force birthday
7th: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Hawaii signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II.
13th: National Guard Birthday
13th: National Wreaths Across America Day
20th: Space Force birthday