The Northwest Chapter, Seattle, WA held their annual Spring Luncheon Meeting at LaQuinta Inn in Tacoma, WA (near Seattle) on April 11, 2015.

The program was “Reports from the Field: WW II 70 Years Later” The presenters were Doris Davis, Vice President of VBOB National and Peter Lahmann, WW II Historian. Both speakers presented information about tours they had participated in during the last year. Doris’ presentation was about the 70th Anniversary Tour to Belgium and Luxembourg in Dec, 2014. Her presentation included pictures taken during the tour as well as a short video that was actual film footage taken during the War. Peter’s presentation was about his trip to Europe last summer as he explored historical sites. Frank Vetere, a member of the Chapter, shared many interesting items in a table display. There were also vintage military vehicles for participants to see. Over 100 people were in attendance at the meeting (14 Veterans).

Left to Right Seated (Front Row): Alvin Ackerman, Robert Meyer, Robert Parker, Ray Pennock, Daniel O’Brien, Robert Eilenberger

Left to Right Standing (Back Row): Frank Vetere, Douglas Donner, Maurice Schmidli, Don Leonard, Buck Pearsol, Cal Johnson

Not Pictured: Chuck McGuire, Jim Bernovich

Photo – courtesy of Steve Mahler, son of Art Mahler, former President of The Northwest Chapter

Submitted by Doris Davis, Associate