2021 Press/Media Coverage
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December 23, 2021: Local News Briefs
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Local Briefs on Sunday, December 12, 2021:
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Sue Sterling, Brainerd VFW Auxiliary.
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PROJECT BLUE LIGHT
Honoring all officers who protect and serve. If someone you love is a law enforcement officer, you probably think often about ways to encourage them and honor their sacrifices. One of the most popular nationwide public movements designed to support the police force and to remember fallen officers is PROJECT BLUE LIGHT This holiday season the Brainerd VFW is urging our community to consider supporting our police force and remember fallen police officers. Like our veterans, these men and women put their life on the line 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! This year, along with our VFW red, white, and blue Christmas tree, a blue-lit tree shines inside to honor our local officers. The color blue is symbolic of peace. Please consider showing your support of our police by displaying a single blue light shining in a window porch light, or entire tree to show support for all our local law enforcement officers. Project Blue Light got its start in Philadelphia to honor Police Officer Danny Gleason, who was killed while on duty in 1986. The idea has since been shared with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) chapters nationwide and grows bigger each year as survivors’ band together to remember the loved ones lost in the line of duty, and to honor all officers who protect and serve. Sue Sterling Brainerd VFW Auxiliary President |
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Brainerd Dispatch Newspaper, Sep. 11, 2021.
The Brainerd VFW is committed to serving all the veterans that put their lives on the line following the attack on that fateful day. Written By: Sue Sterling, Post 1647 Auxiliary President Chip Borle, Post 1647 Commander Brainerd Dispatch Newspaper, 10:00 am, Sep. 11, 2021. |
One good turn deserves another. The thousands of good turns done on September 11, 2001, deserve the promise that our citizens will never forget those that died for them. The Brainerd VFW wants to thank the first responders who continue to put their lives on the line for us, and to all who help make this town and country safe.
The Brainerd VFW is committed to serving all the veterans that put their lives on the line following the attack on that fateful day. We are here to help and guide our veterans and their families to overcome the hardships they experience because of their deployment. If you or someone you know has served our country in times of conflict, we encourage you to come by our club at 309 South Sixth Street in Brainerd and let us know how we can be of service to you.
You can learn more about what the VFW has to offer at www.brainerdvfw.org. Our Buddy Poppy Program exists for the purpose of assisting our veterans in need. If you wish to help our veterans personally, you can mail a check or make a donation when you come in.
Sue Sterling, Post 1647 Auxiliary President
Chip Borle, Post 1647 Commander
The Brainerd VFW is committed to serving all the veterans that put their lives on the line following the attack on that fateful day. We are here to help and guide our veterans and their families to overcome the hardships they experience because of their deployment. If you or someone you know has served our country in times of conflict, we encourage you to come by our club at 309 South Sixth Street in Brainerd and let us know how we can be of service to you.
You can learn more about what the VFW has to offer at www.brainerdvfw.org. Our Buddy Poppy Program exists for the purpose of assisting our veterans in need. If you wish to help our veterans personally, you can mail a check or make a donation when you come in.
Sue Sterling, Post 1647 Auxiliary President
Chip Borle, Post 1647 Commander
The story was picked up by Lakeland Public TV on March 12, 2021. Video at: https://lptv.org/brainerd-veteran-receives-recognition-for-stillserving-campaign/
January 2021: Grace Sarvie of Brainerd won Brainerd, then 6th District and Minnesota Department competition in the Fifth Grade Essay Contest.
