Photos from our 2014 Veterans Day ceremony, held Nov. 9.

Pictures, pictures, and more pictures!

In a long-overdue update, here are photos from some of our activities this past summer. Don't forget to scroll down to the end for an important reminder!




The bike show in July was a success! It was also HOT. But - hey - it was July. Big thanks to our contestants and our supporters.

Just a few of the bikes brought to the show.

Our webmistress is fond of the red bikes.

Red Oak Brewery donations were well received!

Participants with members of our post.

Commander Roy Lee congratulates a winner.

Commander Lee congratulates the biggest winner of the day.

REMINDER! You can honor a veteran with a personalized paver in our monument for only $50 through Oct. 31, 2012. As of Nov. 1, 2012, the price rises to $60. Click link at the top of the page to download your paver form. As always, thank you for supporting veterans.

VFW 7999 MEMORIAL BIKE SHOW 7/21/12

Come show off your bike and support the completion of our monument!

Date: July 21, 2012 (Rain date: July 28)
Where: 4537 US Hwy 220 North, Summerfield NC
Time: Registration is from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
          Show runs from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration: $15 per bike
Trophies will be awarded for US Cruisers, Metric Made Cruisers, Trikes, Baggers, "Judges' Choice" and "Best in Show"

There will be a 50/50 Drawing and door prizes!

Drinks and the post's delicious all-beef hot dogs will be on sale, with all proceeds from the sale and the show going to the completion of our monument.

Questions? Email vfw7999@gmail.com

4th Annual Veterans' Appreciation Ceremony

Join us on Monday, May 28 at the Summerfield Community Center (5404 Centerfield Road) for the 4th annual Veterans' Appreciation Ceremony. See the progress we've made on our monument. Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes will be our guest speaker. Light refreshments will be served. Event starts at 2:00 p.m.

Have you thanked a veteran today?

Photos from our dedication

AN OPEN INVITATION

Northwest Guilford Memorial VFW Post 7999 is pleased to announce that the dedication of its veterans’ monument will take place on Monday, July 4^th, 2011. Please share this information with your viewers/readers. The post has put nearly four years of work into planning and fund-raising to create a monument honoring all veterans, regardless of when or where they served. With Phase One of the monument complete, we are eager for the public to join us on this very special day as we raise the American flag as well as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard, and POW/MIA flags on site for the very first time.

The July 4^th event will feature speakers Sheriff B.J. Barnes, Summerfield Mayor Mark Brown, and Post Commander Roy Lee. There will be live buglers, patriotic music, a canon firing, and an appearance by members of the patriotic motorcycle group Rolling Thunder (North Carolina Chapter 6). Light refreshments will be served following the conclusion of the dedication ceremony.

When:

Monday, July 4^th 2011 9:00 a.m.

Where:

Summerfield Community Center

5404 CENTERFIELD Road

Summerfield, North Carolina

This event is free to all members of the public. For more information, please e-mail vfw7999@gmail.com.

RIP, Gerald Stump

Our post was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Rev. Gerald Stump. Gerry was an amazing speaker, one of the kindest men on the planet, and very, very dedicated to supporting veterans. Our condolences to his family.

Visitation will be held tonight, Monday Aug. 30, at Central Baptist Church (1715 Hwy 68 in Oak Ridge) from 5 - 7 p.m.

Gerry during his service days:
Gerry at the most recent Veterans' Appreciation Day service held by the Summerfield Historical Committee:
We'll miss you, Gerry.