Veterans of Foreign Wars - District 16, Illinois

The purpose of this site is to promote: Fraternity, Patriotism, History and Education as well as preserve and strengthen Comradeship among its members, To assist worthy comrades, to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans.

To maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America and fidelity to its constitution and laws, to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies whomsoever.

A Veteran

I was what others did not want to be.
I went where others did not want to go
And did what others failed to do.
I asked from those who gave nothing and
Reluctantly accepted the thought of external
Loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror. I have felt
The sting of fear and I have enjoyed the
Sweet taste of a moment's love.
But most of all, I have lived times best forgotten.
At least I am able to say I am proud of what I am,
A Veteran who served his country.