Oviedo Memorial Post 243

10/21/2026

📦 LET'S FILL THE BOX! 📦
We need your help! Let's come together and make a difference for families in our community.

Please bring your donations to Oviedo Memorial Post 243 on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM or during the next two Saturdays from 9 am to 2 PM.

Can't make it while someone is at the Post? No problem! You can leave your donations by the front door.

Every donation makes a difference, and together we can fill that box!
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our community! 🇺🇸

10/21/2026

We look forward to your participation in our Flag Education and Retirement Ceremony this Saturday at 9:00 AM. Please join us as we honor our nation's flag, reflect on its meaning, and respectfully retire those flags that have faithfully served as symbols of our freedom and unity. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

10/20/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

MEALS ON WHEELS ETC SEMINOLE COUNTY FL

Has services that are available to all seniors in Seminole County who meet the eligibility criteria. Their goal is to reach every senior in need of assistance.

Most of their services cater to seniors who are 60 years and older. Some of the key offerings include:

• Home-Delivered Meals

• Neighborhood Dining

• Transportation Services

• Chores (Such as One-Time Yard Clean-Up, Pressure Washing, and Installation of Grab Bars)

• Homemaking Services

Click here for more information: https://mealsetc.org/services/

10/18/2026

First and foremost, we want to extend our appreciation to Honor Flight Central Florida Hub and the incredible team of volunteers who made Mission 37 such an amazing experience. What a wonderful tribute to veterans from all eras of military service! From the moment our journey began, it was clear how much thought, care, and appreciation went into making this day special for each of us. Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to visit some of our nation's most meaningful memorials, including the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Korean War Veterans Memorial, USMC Iwo Jima Memorial and United States Air Force Memorial. We also witnessed the solemn Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and visited the Pentagon's 9/11 Memorial. Each stop was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served our country, especially those who never made it home. But what made this experience even more special was the camaraderie among the veterans. Sharing stories, reflecting on our service, and simply spending time together made this journey something we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.

We are especially proud to have four of our fellow USAF veterans from Oviedo Memorial Post 243: Larry Kayne, Charlie Hedge, Carol Zumbro, and Robert Hankey. What an honor to make this journey together! To the Honor Flight team, our guardians, volunteers, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this possible, THANK YOU! You didn't just give us a trip to Washington, D.C. You gave us a day filled with friendship, reflection, pride, and memories that will last a lifetime. Mission 37 was truly a day to remember. God bless our veterans, God bless Honor Flight, and God bless America! 🇺🇸

10/17/2026

Mission 37 we are ready for take off. 4 USAF Veterans from Oviedo Memorial Post 243 (myself, Charlie Hedge, Carol Zumbro and Robert Hankey) are on our way to Orlando-Sanford International Airport for a day we will will never forget. Thank you Honor Flight Central Florida Hub for this opportunity. 🇺🇸

10/13/2026

Today, we had the distinct honor and privilege of recognizing Sergeant Kim Bean as the Seminole County Veteran of the Month for October 2026!

Kim is a valued member of Oviedo Memorial Post 243, and her continued dedication to serving veterans, their families, and our community truly reflects the spirit of service beyond the uniform.

We are incredibly proud of Kim and grateful for her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Please join us in congratulating Kim on this well-deserved recognition! Well Done Soldier!  

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

5 days and counting

10/08/2026

During Coffee and Chat this week, we had the distinct pleasure and honor of presenting three of our members with their very own Quilts of Valor.

Please join us in congratulating Charlie Zuber, Scott Simms, and Kenny Rudock. Each of these gentlemen is so deserving of this special honor, and it was a privilege to recognize their service and sacrifice. ❤️🇺🇸

And, as we always do during Coffee and Chat, we also presented Grommets to several Friends of the Post in appreciation of their continued support of our veterans and our Post.