Veterans Service
Commission

Quarterly Newsletter

Monthly Raffle Giveaways!

JAN 2022

John Todd of Jefferson, OH. John served in the Navy from September 1965 to September 1967 with a tour in Vietnam as a Gunner’s Mate! John is now retired and was excited to take home this handcrafted Cooler Stand!

FEB 2022

Aaron Ashley of Ashtabula, OH. Aaron served in the USMC from 2002-2010. Aaron is a decorated Marine with three combat tours to Iraq. Aaron is now truck driver and lives in Ashtabula with his family. Aaron took home a $350 voucher to have his vehicle detailed by Flawless Cleaning & Detailing out of Geneva, OH!

MAR 2022

James Robideau of Ashtabula, OH.  James served in the Army National Guard from 1981-2012. Retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, James served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and was part of the mobilization in support of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. James won a $100 Gift Card provided by the DAV Bob Swanson Chapter #39, a $25 Gas Card from the VSC and a $350voucher to have his vehicle detailed by Flawless Cleaning &Detailing out of Geneva, OH!

APR 2022

Merlyn Bailey of Jefferson, OH. Merlyn served in the Air Force from 1965 through 1969. He served with the Security Police enforcing, guarding, and protecting our assets and personnel while upholding our military laws. He was honorably released from duty and joined our community of veterans both here and abroad. We, the VSC would like to thank him for his service and offer our congratulations on winning. Merlyn took home a $350 gift certificate provided by Flawless Cleaning and Detailing, two $50 gift cards for Giant Eagle provided by Rolling Thunder, Inc. Ohio Chapter 2, one $25 gas card provided by the VSC and an annual subscription to the Gazette Newspaper.

MAY 2022

Raymond Burns of Jefferson. Ray served in the Navy from 1966-1985, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. Ray was both, Surface Warfare and Submarine qualified. After retiring from the Navy, Ray worked for the Cleveland Regional VA Office as their Information Security Officer until retiring again in 2012. Today, he stays active with the Army-Navy Union, VFW, and American Legion and enjoys spending time with family as often as he can. Ray took home a tattered wooden flag in recognition of Memorial Day provided by Greg’s Custom Wood Creations and a $350 value vehicle detailing provided by Flawless Cleaning & Detailing out of Geneva, OH.

August 11, 2022
Veteran's Appreciation Day

August 18-20, 2022
D-Day Conneaut

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