2015 Thank A Servicemember Event Highlights
Paulding VFW Post 587 – Photography by Wiredapple Graphic Design
Paulding Courthouse
The square was fitted with American Flags in honor of Armed Forces Day.
Sarah Sajuan & Harry Manley
Sarah Sajuan of the UWPC Events Committee presents a raffle gift to Harry Manley.
Family Gathering
United Way Vice-President Pam Miller and United Way Special Events Committee member Sarah Sajuan pose with cousin and US Army 1SG Robert Gardner (903rd EN BN Combat Heavy Army Unit) and brother Kim Boatright.
Welcome!
An adorned welcome sign greets visitors to the Paulding VFW for the Thank A Servicemember event.
2015 UWPC Thank A Servicemember Event
From L to R: US Army 1SG Robert Gardner (903rd EN BN Combat Heavy Army Unit), Pam Miller, Jim Sitton, Jason Kochenour, Russell Long, Bob Verfaillie, Dan Wilder, Lynn Chess, Kim Boatright, Aniyah Sajuan, Bill Shugars, Gary Morse, Phillip Hannenkratt, Colten Mowery, Sarah Sajuan, and Jeremiah Sajuan
Thank You!
Attending service members/veterans are (L to R): US Army 1SG Robert Gardner (903rd EN BN Combat Heavy Army Unit), Jim Sitton, Jason Kochenour, Russell Long, Dan Wilder, Kim Boatright, Gary Morse, Phillip Hannenkratt, and Marry Manley. Not Pictured: Tom Diaz
Emotional Thanks
UWPC Special Events Committee member Sarah Sajuan and Colten Mowery greet a teary eyed veteran Russell Long as he receives a special recognition gift during the Thank A Servicemember event.
Gifts of Appreciation
UWPC Special Events Committee member Sarah Sajuan presents gifts to veterans Jim Sitton and Jason Kochenour.
Gifts of Appreciation
Volunteer Lynn Chess presents gifts of appreciation to veterans Phillip Hannenkratt and Harry Manley.
Enough Said
Army veteran Kim Boatright proudly wears an Army football jersey with the special message across the name plate.
Talking about the good ol’ days
Veteran Russell Long (left) partakes in a conversation about his service during WWII with Bob Verfaillie, whose father was in the military.
Having Lunch Together
Veterans Phillip Hannenkratt and Gary Morse enjoying their company over lunch during the Thank A Servicemember event.
“Come And Get It”
Steven Miller mans the grill during the Thank A Servicemember event at the Paulding VFW.
Enjoying Each Others’ Company
Visitors enjoying each others’ company during the Thank A Servicemember Event.
Honor Flight Experience
UWPC Special Events Committee member Sarah Sajuan talks about her recent volunteer experience with the Honor Flight of Northwest Ohio with veterans Tom Diaz (left) and Russell Long.
Junior Welcoming Committee
Colten Mowery, Jeremiah Sajuan and Aniyah Sajuan take a moment to welcome visitors during the Thank A Servicemember event.
Taking A Break In The Mess Hall
Volunteer Lynn Chess, Army Veteran and Volunteer Kim Boatright, Aniyah Sajuan, Jeremiah Sajuan, and UWPC Special Events Committee member Sarah Sajuan enjoy lunch during the Thank A Servicemember event.
Ready For The Chow Line
The fare for the day at the Thank A Servicemember event consisted of hamburgers, potato chips, vegetable trays, mixed nuts and bottled water.
Welcome Vets!
A sign and balloons at the door welcome visitors to the Thank A Servicemember Event at the Paulding VFW.
Thank A Servicemember Here!
Follow the arrows to the Annual United Way of Paulding County Thank A Servicemember Event – which was held this year at the Paulding VFW Post 587.
Photo Op!
Members of the United Way Board and volunteers pose for photographs with Army veterans at the start of the Thank A Servicemember event in Paulding. From left to right: UWPC Vice-President Pam Miller, Jeremiah Sajuan, Army Veteran Kim Boatright, volunteer Lynn Chess, US Army 1SG Robert Gardner (903rd EN BN Combat Heavy Army Unit), Aniyah Sajuan, UWPC Treasurer Bill Shugars, and Sarah Sajuan, UWPC Special Events.
This Way To The Event!
Signs and balloons mark the spot of this year’s UWPC Annual Thank A Servicemember Event at the Paulding VFW Post 587.
Balloon Duty
Aniyah Sajuan handles balloon and sign duty at this year’s Thank A Servicemember event at the Paulding VFW Post 587.
Me and my Auntie!
Jeremiah Sajuan poses with aunt and UWPC Vice-President Pam Miller during the Thank A Servicemember event.
“This We’ll Defend”
US Army 1SG Robert Gardner (903rd EN BN Combat Heavy Army Unit) exchanges pleasantries with cousin and fellow Army vet Kim Boatright during the Thank A Servicemember event.
A Show of Patriotism
American Flags face the square along E. Jackson Street in Paulding in celebration of Armed Forces Day.