DAV Missouri

DAV National Convention, Joint Opening Session

Come sign up for the 5k to run or walk or volunteer.

Hope for Heroes 5K — The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri Hosted by The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Hope for Heroes help benefit the VIP Veteran Pack Program. The program provides additional nutrition to food-insecure veterans.

Buddy Check 22 A simple hello can save a life. Have you called your buddy today?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The 2023 DAV 5K, presented by USAA , is November 11, 2023, at The Banks in Cincinnati. Register by September 21 and receive a free DAV crossbody bag! The race raises funds for free programs offered to ill and injured veterans by DAV. If you can’t make it to Cincinnati, you can participate virtually from November 11-30! Your registration helps us to those who served. Register now at www.dav5k.org.

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Obituary for Lonnie Leon Howard
Lonnie L. Howard age 68 passed away peacefully on Friday July 21st, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital St. Louis MO.
Lonnie was born February 15th, 1955 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He is survived by his wife Sharla Howard; both of his parents; three sisters; three sons; four daughters and their spouses; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Lonnie graduated from Dunbar Highschool in May of 1974. The following month he began his 20 year tenure with the US Airforce. Lonnie served his country well, receiving many awards and medals for all of his brave and intelligent acts in the service. After retiring from his military service Lonnie moved to Buffalo, MO and retained employment at Prime Trucking in Springfield, MO were he retired after 21 years.
Lonnie enjoyed serving his fellow military comrades by devoting much of his time to the DAV Hall Chapter 62. He made a difference in the lives of everyone around him. He was chapter commander for 10 plus years overseeing activities and driving the DAV Van to support the veterans. In 2019 to 2020 Lonnie become Missouri State Commander of the DAV achieving a goal he had set for himself. Lonnie was also the president and founder of the Southwest Missouri Miata club.
Lonnie enjoyed driving his little sports cars and taking his wife on trips. When not traveling he enjoyed driving his boat, numerous projects around his home with his wife, family and kitty cats. In August of 2022 Lonnie was given a diagnosis of AML a type of Cancer. With the support of his wife and family he bravely fought till the end.
Services for Lonnie Howard will be held Friday August 4th 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood with full military honors.
A celebration of life will be held at the DAV Hall Friday August the 4th from 6 to 7pm following services. 1100 Maple St. Buffalo MO. Refreshments will be provided.
Flowers, Cards and donations my be sent the DAV Hall in Buffalo, MO. Special Thanks to Cantlon Otterness and Viets Funeral home and DAV Chapter 62 Hall for there service.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lonnie Leon Howard please visit our Sympathy Store.
Upcoming Events
Memorial Service
AUG 4. 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
Missouri Veteran's Cemetery
25350 State Hwy H
Waynesville, MO 65583

Celebration of Life for Past Department Commander Ron Carr. Saturday May 27th, 1pm at the Chapter 11 Home in Springfield, MO.

On December 7, 1941, at precisely 7:48 a.m., the first of 353 Japanese warplanes – complete with fighters, bombers and torpedo bombers launched from six aircraft carriers – unleashed a sudden attack against American forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack ended with 2,402 Americans killed and 18 ships either sunk, damaged or run aground.

BIG NEWS! The Honoring our PACT Act, the most comprehensive military legislation in our nation’s history, just passed out of the Senate. The bill now heads back to the House of Representatives for final passage.

Thank you Senator Jon Tester and Senator Jerry Moran for your bipartisan leadership. DAV now calls on the House to quickly pass this legislation so it can be sent to the president’s desk for his signature.

Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, DAV is proud to honor our Vietnam veterans and their families for the sacrifices they made to protect our freedoms. Decades later, many Vietnam veterans are still fighting for the benefits they've earned with the help of DAV.

Several DEPT of MO members in attendance.

The value of DAV membership DAV is one of the largest veterans service organizations in the U.S. with more than 1 million members - all of whom play an integral role in building better ...

National HQ Dedication Ceremony. Beautiful building and beautiful day.

Please join us in congratulating the DAV Auxiliary Outstanding Member of the Year E. Bonita Mitchell from Missouri. A member of DAV Auxiliary for over 40 years, Bonita is dedicated to serving veterans and their families, as well as being a mentor and guide to members of the organization. Congratulations, Bonita!

Chapter 1 is proud to have Sr NSO Thomas Herrington and Assistant Supervisor NSO Daniel Knabe inducted into the Membership Hall of Fame (recruitment of over 100 members 3 years in a row).

This is Thomas’ 3rd time and Daniel’s 4th time making the Membership Hall of Famers. Let’s give them a big round of applause for keeping the life blood of DAV alive through recruitment.

DEPT of MO members recieving the "Recruitment Hall of Fame" award... over 100 new members 3 years in a row.

Past Department Commander Keith Newell accepting the award for Division 2 membership

New name alert! The National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament is now the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic. As before, the National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic will focus on clinical care and highlight the therapeutic value golf and other activities offer to Veterans with varying disabilities. The name change reflects the event’s primary focus to empower Veterans to reach their individual goals and maximum potential. Learn more at: https://bddy.me/3dSanmt DAV Iowa City VA Health Care System

DAV Past National Commander (PNC) Jim Sursely has sadly passed away during a trip to Montana.

It's with a heavy heart that DAV wishes the very best to his family and loved ones. When in a room, Jim owned it with compassion and respect.

PNC Sursely was a combat-disabled veteran of the Vietnam War and was elected national commander of DAV at the organization’s national convention in Reno, Nevada, in 2004. In 2015, Sursely was elected to the board of directors of the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation.

A native of Rochester, Minnesota, Sursely enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam in 1968 and was assigned to the Americal Division’s 17th Armored Cavalry. During a combat mission in January 1969, he detonated an enemy land mine, which resulted in the traumatic amputation of his legs above the knee and left arm above the elbow. Following emergency helicopter evacuation to the 95th Evacuation Hospital at Da Nang, hospitalization in Japan and extensive recuperation at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Colorado, he was medically discharged.

Missouri Veterans Commission Elects Chair and Vice Chair. Read more at https://go.usa.gov/xHCcf

It's never too late to say "Welcome Home," to a Vietnam veteran.

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This is just a short video about the value of a DAV membership.
https://youtu.be/EZaT2XnbUMw

The value of DAV membership DAV is one of the largest veterans service organizations in the U.S. with more than 1 million members - all of whom play an integral role in building better ...