To honor those who served this country and as a way of thanking all the local veterans who have given so much to protect our freedoms and way of life, Fred F. Groff, Inc is holding its First Annual Veterans Breakfast on Thursday November 10, 2011 at 7:30AM. The location is Fred F. Groff, Inc., 234 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, which is right across from the Fulton Elementary School.
This breakfast is FREE to any Veteran who served honorably. The breakfast is being prepared by fellow veteran and Master Chef Jason Fussaro, of Dude With the Food Catering. As another way of saying thank you Fred F. Groff, Inc will have a Veterans Benefit Specialist present to talk about what benefits you are entitled to as a veteran, the Veterans Assisted Living Program, and how to maximize your veterans benefits. Also, to preserve the history of our Veterans, Fred F. Groff, Inc has partnered with the Library Of Congress to bring to Lancaster County the Veterans History Project. The Veterans History Project collects and preserves the remembrances of American War Veterans. This service is a free gift to you by Fred F. Groff, Inc and more information will be available at the breakfast.
Again, this breakfast is FREE to all Veterans who served Honorably. Please Contact Fred F. Groff, Inc at 717-397-8255 by November 8th to register for this very special FREE breakfast.
Fred F. Groff, Inc.
Life Celebration® Funeral Home
First Annual Veterans Breakfast
Whether you agree with the protesters or not, how they’ve been treated is a bit alarming. Veterans that have fought for our right to speak freely are particularly offended by their treatment, and one such veteran is United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Shamar Thomas Speaking against the NYPD Brutality:
It is with great sadness that I report the loss of our dear friend and one of our founding members, Bill Fillings. Bill not only was on our Board of Directors, he was one of the charter members of the Post and was an active member despite his failing health. His devotion and dedication to the Post was legendary, and he worked very hard to keep the Post going through some of our most difficult times.
From his obituary on the Charles F. Snyder website:
Bill FillingJay William Filling, 86, of Millersville, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster County Essa Flory. Born on April 10, 1925, Bill was the son of the late Frank F. and Kathryne (Taylor) Filling. Bill is survived by his wife, Kathryn “Kitty†Dechant (Hauck) Filling. Bill and Kitty are members of Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Lancaster.
Bill graduated from Penn Manor High School and Millersville University. Bill also attended the University of Kentucky, where he was a star basketball player.
Having served our country as an Air Force cadet beginning in 1943, he was later commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1945.
Bill started Filling’s Clothing Store, a division of Filling’s, Inc., in 1948. He was a devoted businessman and spent his entire working career building the family business, now being run by the third generation. He retired as President in 1995.
Bill was a charter member and past President of the Lancaster Sertoma Club. He served on the Hempfield Zoning Board and Hempfield School Board, serving two years as President. He also served on the Board of Directors of Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce; the Board of Directors of Lancaster County Council of Boy Scouts; the Board of Directors of Wyomissing Savings and Loan; and the Board of Directors of the Millersville VFW, where he was a charter member. Bill was a member of the Harrisburg Royal Order of Jesters; the Harrisburg Zembo Temple; and a 50 year member of the Charles M. Howell Masonic Lodge as a 32nd degree Mason. He also was a member of the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge of Quarryville and the ROMEO’s (Retired Old Men Eating Out).
Bill was also a member of the Hamilton Club, Conestoga Country Club, Tanglewood Golf Club, and Millersville Lions Club. He played competitive basketball and enjoyed skiing and playing golf for many years.
Bill will be deeply missed by his wife of 60 years, Kitty, and his children and grandchildren: Linda and her children, Ashley and Chase Johnston; Bill, Jr., wife Tara (Donohue), and their children, Morgan and Tyler; Jay, wife Mary Beth (Aichele), and their children, J.J., Lindsay, and Katie. He is also survived by siblings Frank Filling, Jr.; Mary Klemmer; Richard Filling and wife, Barbara; Kay Strayley; and James Filling and wife, Linda. He is preceded in death by siblings Betty Echterling and Albert Filling. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11:30am at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit 3131 Columbia Ave. Lancaster, PA with the Rev. Richard Jorgensen officiating. Visitations with the family will held on Sunday from 4-7pm at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 3110 Lititz Pike and again at the church on Monday from 10:30-11:30am. Interment will be private in the Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and the Vet-21 Salute Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lancaster Sertoma Club to benefit The Long’s Park PO Box 1061 Lancaster, PA 17608 or Hospice of Lancaster County 685 Good Dr PO Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at www.hospiceoflancaster.org in appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering support and kindness. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
Our condolences go out to his wife Kitty, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
This is the band “Sidewinder” – they are part of the 571st Air Force Band, 131st Bomb Wing, Air National Guard. They are deployed as the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band. Absolutely amazing – not only are they proud members of our armed forces, they are incredibly talented!
Our second BBQ of the year! It’s a great time and very important to support the post. We bring over a busload of veterans from the Coatesville VA and provide them all with chicken lunches – it’s a great way to give back to those that have sacrificed for our freedom.
If you want to help, the cooking crew fires up the grills at 6am – see Carson Kauffman for more information. The Ladies Aux. will start setting up around 10m, and you can check with Kathy Kauffman to help the ladies. We can also use runners all day, and anyone is welcome to help serve the vets!
We’ll also be hosting our very special guests from the 3622nd Maintenance Company from Fort Indiantown Gap that are coming all this way to paint our tank for us! Come give them a heroes welcome!
If you just want to purchase a dinner, they go on sale at 11am. Get there early – we usually sell out!
