Cameron Ponder VFW Post 12237

05/25/2026

Memorial Day reminds us that freedom is never free. Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As Veterans, families, and citizens, it is our duty to carry their legacy forward by remembering their courage, honoring their memory, and supporting one another.

From all of us at Cameron Ponder VFW Post 12237, we wish everyone a meaningful and respectful Memorial Day.

We remember the fallen.
We honor their sacrifice.
We will never forget.

05/23/2026

VFW Post 12237 – June Meeting Notice

📅 Monday, June 1st
📍 200 Jim Owen Drive
⏱️ 6:00 PM - Executive Meeting
🕡 6:30 PM – Membership Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow.

➡️We will be discussing the future home of our post.

➡️ We will be discussing future events and how we can continue to support Veterans in our community.

Our Post. Your future. Your voice matters.

Drew Flynn
Post 12237, Commander

05/23/2026

Today the Cameron Ponder Post 12237 had the privilege of laying a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Wall. It was our honor to pay respect to the fallen Soldiers.
We encourage everyone to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Cameron Ponder VFW Post 12237 would like to invite the community to join us for our Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony in honor of our fallen heroes.

Saturday, May 23rd at 1:00 PM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Elizabethtown Nature Park

Members are encouraged to arrive early to assist with laying wreaths at the wall.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW City of Elizabethtown Government

05/09/2026

We appreciate the members of Griffith Memorial VFW Post 10557 for joining Cameron Ponder VFW Post 12237 during our Day of Service at the Veterans Tribute in Elizabethtown.

Projects like this show what the Veterans of Foreign Wars is truly about. Veterans coming together to serve our communities, preserve the memory of those who sacrificed, and continue the mission long after our military service ends.

Thank you again to VFW Post 10557 for your support, teamwork, and dedication. We look forward to working together again in the future.

03/19/2026

Update to SSG Pennington's service's from Townbridge Funeral home.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Central Hardin High School.

Cremation will follow with inurnment in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Central.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the school.

03/18/2026

Here is the most recent information regarding the services for SSG Pennington. We still have not seen anything in regards to the actual funeral yet but we do know he will be laid to rest at RVCC. Please share.

The Fort Knox and Hardin County communities are invited to honor Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, a Fort Carson Soldier and Glendale, Kentucky native, as...

03/18/2026

This initiative, tailored specifically for Women Veterans, seeks to improve communication proficiency, cultivate self-assurance, and enhance resilience. Sessions are limited to 4 women per class.

03/09/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, who died from injuries sustained during an enemy attack while serving in Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia.

Sgt. Pennington’s service and sacrifice remind us that the cost of freedom is still being paid by brave men and women in uniform every day.

Cameron Ponder VFW Post 12237 extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow Soldiers. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

We will continue to honor his service and the legacy of all who gave their lives defending our nation.

Rest easy, Soldier. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Department of War identifies Hardin County native as seventh solider killed in Operation Epic Fury. | https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/kentucky-native-killed-us-soldier-epic-fury-saudi-arabia-iran/417-17b67f87-dd52-412c-89d1-ea7b016484b3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WHAS11_News

03/07/2026

Calling all female veterans ! Last minute notice but would love to see you there!!