Presentation Honor and Healing Field

News, Vet Talk

City of Palmdale on Tuesday thank the Palmdale Auto Dealers Association for its key sponsorship of the Veterans Week display of the Field of Healing and Honor, with its 2,020 American Flags on display Nov.1-11, with closing ceremonies on Veterans Day. Flags honored veterans of military service, first responders, and healthcare heroes. Five veterans service organizations responded as the key volunteer committee with others joining in during the days and nights of the event. Event supported to hilt by Palmdale City Council was initiated by City Manager J.J. Murphy, US Air Force Maj. Ret. On Tuesday, Mayor Steve Hofbauer and Council Members Laura Bettencourt, Austin Bishop, and Richard Loa awarded a distribution of more than $8,000 each to the key volunteer organizations – Coffee4Vets, Vets4veterans, Point Man Antelope Valley, American Legion Post 348 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000. Coffee4Vets Board Members accepting, Tony Tortolano and Mayra Dee. Point Man, President Michael Bertell, PMAV Volunteer Coordinator Stacia Nemeth; Vets4veterans President Jack Woolbert and VP John Parsamyan; American Legion Richard Hayes and Carl Hernandez; VFW Post 3000 representatives Duane Svoboda and Mike Keysers. “It was a great event that helped bring healing in a very difficult time for all Americans,” Murphy said. Click on link to watch video.

Black History Month

News

The United States has observed Black History Month in February as a Month-long celebrate honoring the contributions made by Black Americans in our country. Black History traces its origins back to 1926, when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designated a week in February, chosen to coincide with Fredrick Douglas, Feb 14th as what was called Negro History Week. There is nothing move motivating as knowing that people who look like you achieved great things. This picture is a thousands words of history and more.

Greatest Generation

Announcements, News

Violet Ochsner, one of America’s greatest Moms, and mother of four wonderful daughters, best friend and bride to WWII 101st Airborne veteran Henry Ochsner, has left us. Married to Henry (D. September 2019) for more than 70 years. Pictured with daughters Sandy, Susan and Lenelle. Sister Jackie not in photo. Photo September 2017 at Los Angeles National Cemetery, day Henry was awarded Legion of Honor by government of France. We will miss Violet, her good cheer, wonderful smile, kindness and generosity to all.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Announcements, News

Veterans As of Tuesday this week January 12, 2021, the Veterans Administration, West Los Angeles Campus is offering COVID-19 vaccine for veterans 75 years and older. To set an up an appointment to receive the vaccine you can call 310-268-4900. To be eligible to receive the vaccine, you must be enrolled in the V.A. system or the V.A. healthcare system. You may also set up an appointment if you are under 75 years of age if you are a front line worker such as medical, fire, law enforcement or considered an essential worker. You will need proof of identification that you fall into that category and have your VA card. The vaccine is currently only being offered at the West LA campus and the time to call the number 310-268-4900 is from the hour of 08:00 to 16:00 hours. You can also contact the Vet Center here in Palmdale at 661-267-1026 for additional information. Juan B.

Northrop Grumman Military University

Announcements, News

Northrop Grumman Military University setting the stage for 2021 to assist in getting you a potential rewarding career opportunity in the Aerospace and Defense Industry through education and it’s No Charge to Qualifying Candidates. So, looking for a new career, this is for you. More information please contact Kevin Sanders, your Northrop Grumman Representative [email protected]. Due to limited spaces, you will need to contact Kevin today. Start date Jan 11, 2021.

Crazy Otto Turns 50!

Announcements, Birthday Wishes, News, Thank You

Crazy Otto’s Happy 50th Anniversary to the Hur Family. Coffee4VETS is very proud to have been a small part of that 50th years, hosting Veterans and staff from Edwards AFB, and our community along with community leaders who gather every Tuesday morning for your famous breakfast and healthy conversations. In 2021 we all look forward to getting back together once again. In the mean time it’s great making history together with you & Ms. Uno. Congratulations. May your success continues for many years to come. Thank you for the many years of dedication and commitment to the communities in the Antelope Valley.

2020 Veterans Day at Field of Healing and Honor

Announcements, News, Thank You

COFFEE4VETS on Veterans Day at Field of Healing and Honor at Pelona Vista Park, Palmdale. Coffee4VETS Dedicated to Senior Veterans – In Memory and In Honor to them, both the Living, the Dead, the Fallen – the organization that honors our elder veterans weekly dedicated flags in their names at the Field of Healing and Honor for Veterans Day 2020. We could not name everyone, but we tried to honor as many as possible, owing to the action of the Board of Directors, and our Host, Jin Hur, of Crazy Otto’s – home of the weekly Coffee4Vets gathering, returning as soon as we are all safe! Flags named in Honor of: Lt. Gwendolyn Bolden, U.S. Navy. Korean War Era Bishop Henry Hearns, Sergeant U.S. Army, Korean War Jerry Lawrence, U. S. Marine Corps, Southeast Asia Ed Galindo, U.S. Air Force Airman, Korean War Walter Sapp, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Vietnam Fred Barthe, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Korean War Art Ray, U.S. Navy, 3rd Class – World War II, D-Day, Tokyo Bay Dean E. Murphree, U.S. Air Force, Staff Sergeant E5 Andy K. Giest, Sergeant U.S. Air Force Jared Williams, Fireman – Contra Costa Fire James Baker, Gunnery Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps, Gulf War Waddell Moore, Master Sergeant – U.S. Marine Corps LCpl Craig Hansen, U.S. Marine Corps Ken Brazelton, U.S. Army Specialist E4 Robert D. Shackelford, U.S. Army Jeremiah B. Williams – Law Enforcement Los Angeles Robert Pelayo U.S. Marine Corps – Sergeant E-5 Jerral Hancock, U.S. Army –1st Cav, Iraq War, Purple Heart Montfort Point Marines – First Black Marines Corps, WWII Leonard Thornton, Master Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War Era, Vietnam R. Lee Ermey – Marine, Vietnam Blanco Family Members: Thomas Blanco Sr. U.S. Army PFC – Father Juan Blanco, U.S. Army SP4 – 8TH Infantry Nathan Blanco, U.S. Army Ranger – Brother Thomas Blanco, Jr U.S. Army PFC Paratrooper – Brother Atherine Shackelford, Registered Nurse, MSN – Daughter Captain Lamar Davis, U.S. Army – Cousin Robert Miller – U.S. Army – Brother-in-law Dr. Taha Mansoor Ahmad MD

2020 Field of Healing and Honor

Weekly Coffee Update

About 200 people who were feeling it turned out – outdoors, masked (mostly) and distanced, generally and considerately of others, to opening of 2,020 American Flags at Pelona Vista Park in Palmdale on Sunday. The 2,020 flags honor troops, veterans, first responders, healthcare heroes. The Palmdale Auto Mall Association provided key sponsors support. Amazon pitched in for flags for AV Fallen, for AV ‘76 – Our Fallen from Vietnam War. People who bought flags through City of Palmdale and Colonial Flag Foundation for $30 honored their family’s heroes. Sales benefit local Veterans Organizations, American Legion Post 348, Palmdale; VFW Post 3000; Vets4veterans, Point Man Antelope Valley and Coffee4Vets. Presentation runs 24/7 through November 11 Veterans Day. Ceremonies at Pelona Vista Park at 11a.m. On Veterans Day.