Patriotic season is upon us

Harve Sturm, Commander JWV Post #202

Martin Cohn, Vice Commander JWV Post #202

We are finally entering the season of many patriotic activities. There are minor celebrations, such as Marine Corps Birthday Nov. 10, but the better-known celebrations are Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Memorializing the end of WWI, when fighting stopped at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918, Veterans Day is always on Nov. 11. JWV Post 202 plans to begin participating in local events now that the impact of the COVID-19 virus has lessened.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is Dec. 7, the anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and the beginning of WWII involvement.

It is patriotic to post the American Flag on these days. Also, JWV Post 202 participates each year in the Community Hannukah Celebration, sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, to be celebrated on Nov. 29 at Mercato.

2018 Veterans Day Celebration in Cambier Park. Clements Soffer, Allen Menkin, Cmdr. Harve Sturm and, in background, Armand “Pep” Pepper

Become a member We stand for equality and diversity, no matter race, gender, age or religion. It is our duty to advocate for our members and veterans. We owe this to every man and woman who dedicated their lives to defending our great nation.

We welcome those who have served in the U.S. military, combat not required. Nonveterans and friends who are patriotic and dedicated to our values are invited to join us as guests and patron members. Contact us at jwvpost202@gmail.com or 239-261-3270 (Harve Sturm, Commander).

Each year, JWV Post 202 participates in the Community Hannukah Celebration sponsored by Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Cmdr. Harve Sturm with his wife, Sue Sturm, on far right, along with several members