We want to welcome today’s military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
GI Bill benefits are the most widely utilized benefits available to veterans. Moreover, veterans on college campuses have demonstrated an eagerness to not only organize but to lead in their communities while pursuing higher education. By supporting the nearly 1 million student veterans on college campuses today, the VFW has a unique opportunity to not only showcase the amazing work of our organization, but we can also harness this leadership potential to grow our organization for future generations of veteran leaders.
VFW Post 1689 continues to seek out qualified veterans for membership.
Veteran Memorial:
It is with a heavy heart we must report that our oldest and most beloved member, Frank Purpura, WWII Purple Heart Veteran, Past Away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10 pm. Our deepest condolences go out to his family. His obituary is as follows:
Francis Anthony Purpura Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Anthony Purpura in Orange Park, Florida, who passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Anthony Purpura to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by : his children, Toni Purpura, Mary Lewis and Rick Purpura (Bonnie); and his brother Gus. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 3rd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home (127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073). A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 4th 2024 at 11:00 AM.