Norton VFW Auxiliary, Post 8049

06/14/2026

Today is Flag Day!

Flag Day has been observed for more than 150 years, but its origins can be traced all the way back to June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress declared, "The Flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation."

In 1861, a celebration of the American Flag in Hartford, Connecticut focused on the Americanization of immigrant children, in 1889 the principal of a free kindergarten for the poor in New York City started a Flag Day initiative that caught the eye of the State Department of Education, and in 1893, Elizabeth Duane Gillespie, a direct descendent of Benjamin Franklin, proposed a resolution to the city of Philadelphia to observe June 14 as Flag Day (unfortunately, as she was a woman, this was largely ignored). Presidents Wilson and Coolidge, in 1916 and 1927, issued proclamations declaring June 14 Flag Day, but it was not until 1949 that President Truman signed it into law.

The VFW Auxiliary considers observances of Flag Day and of the American Flag itself an important part of the Americanism Program. Past and present traditions involving the Flag have included distributing them to immigrants who celebrating their new citizenship, participating in Flag retirement ceremonies alongside the VFW, welcoming visiting National Presidents with an Aisle of Flags, replacing tattered or faded Flags flying in front of local businesses, placing Flags on veterans' graves over Memorial Day weekend, carrying Flags during parades and teaching children about the history and meaning of the American Flag in schools through picture books and youth programs.

Happy Flag Day from the VFW Auxiliary!

06/09/2026

Jeri is a member of our Auxiliary and was just named Auxiliary Member of the Year. Congratulations Jeri!

06/06/2026

Today marks the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day.

On June 6, 1944, 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on the shores of Normandy. As the largest seaborne invasion in history, D-Day acted as a major turning point in liberating Europe from N**i control. We remember today those who lost their lives and pay tribute.

Fewer than 1% of those who stormed the beaches that day or fought in Operation Overlord, the Normandy battle that ensued, lasting nearly three months, are still living. We keep them in our thoughts today, too, as we extend to each our deepest gratitude.

Lastly, we remember those who returned home but are no longer with us. You were our VFW elders, our heroes, our family, our friends. You are forever in our hearts.

"You are about to embark on the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you… I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." - Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

"They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate." - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

06/03/2026

Veteran's Expo, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, VA Boston Healthcare System's Brockton campus, 940 Belmont St, Brockton, Mass. Live Music and Prizes - Jobs and Career Fair - Fed/State Resources and Benefits - Military Equipment Displays - Kid’s Zone and More!

06/01/2026

Help support Cupboard of Kindness all month!

Cupboard of Kindness will receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good flower bouquet sold during June at the Stop & Shop at 377 Chauncy Street, Mansfield MA.

Please considering picking one up for a friend or yourself when you are at the store.

06/01/2026

Join us on June 28th for our 2nd Annual Car Show - whether you have a love for beautiful cars or have one you'd like to enter, we'd love to see you!

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

The carnival is coming up quick! Are you ready?

02/11/2026

Attention Members!

In addition to Continuing Education Scholarship entries, which are due on February 15, we have a number of VFW Auxiliary scholarships and contests with a March deadline, plus there is a VFW scholarship deadline approaching in April.

March 31 - Illustrating America
March 31 - Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
March 31 - 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
April 30 - The VFW's “Sport Clips Help A Hero” Scholarship

Please continue to promote these scholarships and contests which benefit children as young as 5 through adults 21+ attending accredited colleges and university programs. Get the word out before it’s too late!

VFW Auxiliary website: https://vfwauxiliary.org
VFW website:https://vfw.org

02/11/2026

A staggering number of veterans die by su***de every day, and the VFW Auxiliary is committed to lowering this number and changing the stigma surrounding mental health in America.

We encourage you to educate yourself and others and learn how you can help combat this critical issue.
• Visit veteranscrisisline.net and click on topics under "Education and Advice" for resources.
• Learn the Five Signs that may mean someone is in emotional pain and might need help: changedirection.org/ -signs
• Purchase the Auxiliary Su***de Awareness Prevention Pin from the VFW Store: vfwstore.org/products/32033. When someone asks you about your pin, tell them that the VFW Auxiliary is concerned about the rate of su***des among veterans and military service members; we want everyone to be aware of the unique stresses they face.

Even one death by su***de is one too many.