For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for patriotic, educational, historical and fraternal purposes, to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to foster true patriotism; to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever; to stimulate a greater interest in the principles of Americanism among the Franco Americans of the United States of America; to create an enthusiasm which will awaken a spirit of co-operation and mutual helpfulness between ourselves and the community in general; to assist worthy members; to perpetuate the memory of our dead and assist their widows and orphans.
Lewiston's
Franco American War Veterans, Post 31began in October of 1986, with twenty five
members. Since Maine does not have a State Department the post operates under
the State Department of Connecticut. Presently Post 31 has approximately 150
members.
Our goals are to help veterans in any way possible.
Provide scholarships yearly to members children and grandchildren.
Donate comfort items to the Department of Voluntary Services at the Togus Veterans Medical Center.
During the Christmas Season we donate gifts, clothing, and toys to Montello School.
Prepare and send packages to our men and women in the Armed Forces.
Collect aluminum can tabs which are sold in the metals market with proceeds donated to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale, Memphis, Tennessee and the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Organize a color guard unit which participates in parades, and military ceremonies within our State. When called upon, organize National Conventions in the All American twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn.
We have had four of our members serve as National Commanders.
We have an active Auxiliary Unit that has been committed and dedicated to serve in any and all projects that benefit our youth, community, State and Nation.
The post is a proud member of the Lewiston Auburn Veterans Council which was responsible for the founding and development of the Veterans Memorial Park.
The post members and auxiliary places over 2,300 American Flags every year on Memorial Day at Saint Peters Cemetery.
Our Post meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center in Lewiston.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Franco American War Veterans can contact our Quartermaster Robert "Bob" Levesque at 375-6303
Published by: Franco American War Veteran, Public Relations Officer, Paul R. Bernard
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