Woonsocket, R.I./Philippines
D.O.B 11/1/1947 – 8/9/2023
Branch of Service: Navy
Rank: Stewardsman
Stationed in Cavite City, Philippines; on USS Wasp, Helantisubron 11, and Rhode Island
His years in the Navy were considered outstanding by commanders and shipmates. I am so proud of you.
Your loving wife,
Norie
Vittles for Vets is honored to have been recently chosen as The Hokie Way Veterans Charity partner. The Hokie Way supports the active engagement of student-athletes in leveraging their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) to amplify the mission of charitable organizations as a way to give back to the community and encourage a new generation of VT athletes. Thanks to The Hokie Way, Bill, Sandra, January and her kids were all in attendance for the Sept. 30 Military Appreciation game where Virginia Tech Football brought home an impressive win against
Vittles for Vets was recently selected for Freedom First Credit Union’s Play for Purpose – First Downs program. For every first down that Virginia Tech Football makes in a game, Freedom First donates $100 to a local charity! Bill, Sandra, January and her kids were all in Lane Stadium to watch Virginia Tech make 25 (yes, 25!!) first downs against Pittsburgh on Sept. 30! On October 16, Vittles was awarded $2500! That’s enough to feed a Veteran for 1 year in our program!
Thank you to Spencer Lowery, Freedom First Credit
On Oct. 12, Bill and January were presented with a $500 donation from Post Commander Jay Kyle of VFW Post 5311 in Christiansburg. The Veteran members of Post 5311 volunteer their time throughout the year with weekly bingo, VT concessions, etc. to raise funds for local organizations such as Vittles. Thank you to the men and women of Post 5311 for your continued support of our at-risk Veterans and our mission.
During the pandemic, St. John Neumann Academy 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Nikki Gibson, had a brilliant idea on how the students could honor Veterans, and instill the true meaning of empathy and giving to those who have so little. Mrs. Gibson created a fun and interesting fundraising event, encouraging all the children of the school to wear goofy and outrageous hats, on one specific day only, to raise much needed funding for the Vittles for Vets Charity and Crazy Hat Day was born!
That was in 2021 and, to our delight,