Gary Hutchison Memorial Chapter 1028

Vietnam Veterans of America

LLoyd Wilson

Bill DeArmond

SHELLY HINES served with the Red Cross as a Donut Dolly during the Vietnam War.  Her travels by helicopter  took her throughout Vietnam to remote bases where she and her fellow dollies entertained the troops, uplifted their spirits, and reminded them of their life back home

March 4th, 2026

January 7th

February 11th, 2026

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Fred Dishner

February 18th, 2026

Helping a Veteran in need

Breakfast at Bob Evans

Chapter 1028 Newsletter.

HONORS TEAM

February 4th, 2026

On March 21, 2026, the Honor Guard participated in a dual Memorial Service in Florissant MO  at the VFW Post 4105 for a father and son. The son , Gary Foley, an Army veteran, was a member of the of a motorcycle group.  He passed in December, but asked to have his service during warm weather, so his group could ride together. The Father, Joe Foley, a Navy veteran,  passed sometime before, but never had a military honors ceremony.

Brad Parker

John Froidl

Steven Ward

Julie Najar and Kathy Sanders from Soldiers Wish List​ delivered an assortment of home baked goodies for the members. Julie gave a brief history of the founding of her organization and thanked the Chapter for our support throughout the years.

Meetings

    1 Lambert Drury Dr., Valley Park, MO 63088          Tel. (636) 825-2181

Navy veteran, Steven Ward received a high tech electric wheelchair equipped with a lift mechanism. Steven is a member of American Legion Post 400. The wheelchair was donated to Chapter 1028  by President Dan Crowe's cousin. Thanks to the Crowe family for this life changing piece of equipment.

Stan Nelms

        Dave Bierman                             Neal Laterno.                                 Ed Rousan                                      Dave Fischer

​​At the March meeting, Donna Robinson and the ladies from Quilts of Valor honored members Steven Ward and Bill DeArmond with special quilts for their service.

​​Bill DeArmond

At the November 4th monthly meeting representatives from the Lutheran Senior Services spoke about the opportunities and services provided by the Christian organization for senior Veterans.

March 5th, 2025

Annual Board Meeting

3/24/2026

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On most Wednesdays (except meeting days), members of Chapter 1028  get together for an informal breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant in Valley Park, MO.  Approximately 20 - 30 member arrive at their door when they open at 6:30 A.M.

Jan - Mar 2026 

​Dan Crowe

Steven Ward

At the Meetings

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