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Cranberry Community Days 2018


Thank you to our color guard for a stellar performance at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Cranberry Township Community Days

Pictured left to right are:

  • Hugh MacPherson
  • Rex Brown
  • Bill Dinning
  • Paul Jackson
  • Mike McGahey
  • Lee Buchele

Thank you again to all who participated and everyone who was present for helping us honor our country and fellow veterans.

Memorial Day Ceremony 2018

Please join VFW Post 879 on 27 May 2018 for our annual Memorial Day ceremony. It starts at 1:00 PM and will be held at the North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township. Events include:

  • Presenting the colors
  • The laying of wreaths
  • A 21 gun salute
  • The playing of Taps
  • A short speech
  • Sandwiches and drinks will be provided afterward.

Directions:
North Boundary Park
1171 N Boundary Rd
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Note: The ceremony will take place at the veterans memorial. Drive past the soccer fields & swimming pool entrance.

We look forward to seeing you as we honor our fallen brothers and sisters.

Memorial Day Ceremony 2016

remember_flagPlease join VFW Post 879 on 29 May 2016 for our annual Memorial Day ceremony. It starts at 1:00 PM and will be held at the North Boundary Park in Cranberry Township. Events include:

  • Presenting the colors
  • The laying of wreaths
  • A 21 gun salute
  • The playing of Taps
  • A short speech

Sandwiches and drinks will be provided afterward.

Directions:
North Boundary Park
1171 N Boundary Rd
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Note: The ceremony will take place at the veterans memorial. Drive past the soccer fields & swimming pool entrance.

We look forward to seeing you as we honor our fallen brothers and sisters.

National Convention coming to Pittsburgh!

This is a reminder that the VFW National Convention is coming to Pittsburgh. From 17-22 July, the great city of Pittsburgh will host the leadership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It will be held at the Convention Center downtown.

If any Post 879 members are interested in serving, please contact our quartermaster, Rex Brown.