Cooleemee VFW Riders Group NC Post 1119

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Mocksville VFW Aux 1119

Veterans Of Foreign Wars | Tactical Games Podcast Ep 65 In this episode of the Tactical Games Podcast, Nick Thayer sits down with Corey Geisler and KB from the VFW to discuss veteran transition, community, and the...

UPDATE 4/17/2026 #006 (It's lengthy)
🇺🇸 RIDE TO SURVIVE – UPDATE 🇺🇸
Sorry for the delay on this update. Cheryl's health by far is at the forefront of my priorities.

Our fundraising has been slow-going these past few weeks, but the mission continues to move forward.
This weekend, I’ll be at the Car Show at American Legion Post 106

📍 6250 Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC
I’ll be there manning a STOP SOLDIER SU***DE booth, with information on how to get help, who to contact, and how to take that first step if you or someone you know is struggling.
🔧 Good news — Rosie is back.
“Rosie the Riveter” has been repaired with a new transplant and upgrades, giving her even more power for the road ahead.

❤️ My wife Cheryl begins her radiation treatments next Monday, and we’ll be taking in this weekend together—surrounded by the amazing bikes, cars, trucks, and semis on display.

Our plan is to launch the Ride to Survive in late May to early June.
Because no matter what…
The ride must go on.

On a more somber note—
The number we talk about… the 17 to 22 a day…
It grew again...
Today, we laid to rest an active duty United States Marine.
A young man whose life was just beginning—recently pinned Corporal… and now he’s gone.
Let that sink in.
This is why we ride.
This is why we fight.
This is why we don’t quit.
If you can support, share, or simply check on a fellow Comrade—please do.
👉 https://StopSoldierSu***de.donordrive.com/.../Ride-To...
🇺🇸 Together we ride to save lives.

🇺🇸 RIDE TO SURVIVE – UPDATE #006 🇺🇸
This is where we stand as of March 28, 2026.
The Ride to Survive – Stop Soldier Su***de is temporarily on hold.
For two important reasons:
🔧 Rosie’s heart is being rebuilt
As you can see, the bike is down and undergoing major repairs to get her road-ready.
❤️ My wife, Cheryl, is fighting cancer
She has recently undergone surgery and will be starting radiation, as confirmed by her oncologist. Right now, my place is by her side as she focuses on recovery.
This mission is not canceled—
it’s just paused.
We will ride again.
We are currently $2,174 away from our $6,000 goal, and the mission to support Stop Soldier Su***de continues.
If you’re able, please continue to support, share, and follow the mission.
👉 https://StopSoldierSu***de.donordrive.com/campaign/Ride-To-Survive_SSS
Thank you all for your continued support, prayers, and understanding during this time.
Hang in there with us. We’re not done yet.
🇺🇸 Together we ride to save lives.

https://StopSoldierSu***de.donordrive.com/campaign/Ride-To-Survive_SSS

Please click on the picture and get the latest update for RIDE TO SURVIVE - STOP SOLDIER SU***DE...

I'm supporting Stop Soldier Su***de! Our mission is to reduce service member and veteran su***de by using enhanced data insights, focused client acquisition, and su***de-specific intervention services.

This is what she's looking like for the big ride cross country in support of Stop Soldier Su***de.

Thomas Kopetzky

Ms. Denise Lampe of South Davie Middle School was recognized as the VFW Post Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026, receiving a $200 award, two certificates, and a Crystal Apple Desk Plaque for her exceptional work.

Ms. Denise Lampe of South Davie Middle School was recognized as the VFW Post Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026, receiving a $200 award, two certificates, and a Crystal Apple Desk Plaque for her exceptional work.

I designed this through Spilt Milk Digital Design. This is what we ran into from the Front, but it never happened according to our Government. My new back patch to replace one that seems to not want a riders group under their watch. So this is my story and I'm sticking to it. Want one? Contact me. Semper Fi/Ski

Hopefully, we make a full recovery from these past two storms of snow and ice, and everyone takes a break by; "Just do what you do, move what you move", and come on down to the VFW for Hamburgers and Hot Dogs this coming Friday from 11 to 1 pm. They're not your everyday hamburger or dogs. IT'S COOLEEMEE MOCKSVILLE VFW HAMBURGERS AND DOGS. Y'all come on down now, ya hear... Again This Friday from 11am to 1pm