In Uniform
Published 5:19 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Active Duty
Electronic Attack Squadron (VR) 138, the “Yellowjackets,” along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helped to make a young Bothell boy’s dream come true by giving him a hands-on experience inside an EA-18G Growler along with his own flight suit and helmet at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during an open house and Prowler Sunset, commemorating the retirement of the EA-6B Prowler June 27.
Jonathan Lo was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia after a normal visit to a pediatrician when his family noticed bruising on his body, but the diagnosis hasn’t slowed down his love of life or jet aircraft, wrote Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Coulter in an account of the day.
Jonathan never seemed to run out of energy while running from one place to another as he got a VIP tour of the aircraft, giving high-fives to everyone involved.
“(Jonathan) was enthusiastic about everything and seemed to love every second of being in the cockpit of the Growler,” said Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Haney, “Yellowjackets” operations officer from Lynnwood.
Jonathan and his father, Don Lo, received front row seats to watch the EA-6B Prowler take its final flight before its retirement.
“We were devastated after finding out our son had this disease but we reached out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to see if we could do as much for him as possible with the time we had left,” said Jean Lo, Jonathan’s mother.
Veterans news
Homeless, unemployed veterans can get help through Workforce Snohomish. Help includes employment assistance, support services, help with VA benefits and housing. Call Gordon Meade at 425-921-3478 or write to gordon.meade@workforce snohomish.org.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and auxiliaries of Snohomish County are looking for new members. Needed is your last separation certification or other proof of eligibility. Auxiliary members are wives, widows, mothers, etc. For more information, call 425-337-1559.
Veterans calendar
Disabled American Veterans, Martin T. Sofie Sunshine Chapter 13: 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: 425-218-0034, don.whedon06@gmail.com.
Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170: 5 p.m. second Wednesdays, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: 425-353-2600.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 12: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: Dennis C. Adams, 206-280-0022.
Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St. More info: Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715, Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.
Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association Unit and Branch 18: Lunch noon, meeting 1 p.m. second Saturdays, 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. More info: 425-771-2774.
Veterans: An unaffiliated group of veterans of wars in foreign lands meets at 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: 425-257-8780.
American Legion
Arlington Legion Post 76 and Auxiliary: Meetings and monthly Saturday breakfasts resume in September. Lounge is open daily at 115 N. Olympic Ave. More info: 360-435-2492.
Arthur Kincaid Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. More info: Bob at 360-863-3544, www.americanlegion monroe.org.
Bothell Legion Post 127: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 21920 Highway 9. Service officer available to help with veterans issues. More info: Cmdr. Burt Marsh, 206-999-3254.
Earl Winehart Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Legion Hall, 1201 First St., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-5340.
Frank Freese Legion Post 66: 6 p.m. third Mondays, Post Hall, 117 S. Sixth St., Edmonds. Light meal served at 5:15 p.m. More info: Les, 206-546-6831.
Frank H. Hancock Legion Post 92 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Mondays, 26921 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m. third Fridays. Service office open 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays , Thursdays. More info: 360-629-8021.
Lake Stevens Memorial Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE. More info: Tom at 425-314-5865, Tony at 360-631-3242, or Vern at 425-343-9637; info@post181.org; www.post181.org.
Lynnwood Legion Post 37: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: 425-585-0279.
Marysville Legion Post 178 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Post Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue. Social hour at 6 p.m. Service officer hours are 12-4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Post Hall. More info: 360-653-0155, legionpost178wa@gmail.com, americanlegion178wa.cfsites.org.
S. Al Wilcox Legion Post 234: 7 p.m. second Mondays, Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. More info: Frank Martinez, 425-697-4102.
Sen. Henry M. Jackson Legion Post 6: 6 p.m. second Thursdays, Fleet Reserve Association Club, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: Marvin, 425-923-8172.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arlington Boyer-Daniel VFW Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays. More info: 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677 or vfw1561.org.
Edmonds VFW Post 8870 and Ladies Auxiliary: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, with a light supper at 5:15 p.m., Edmonds American Legion Hall, 117 Sixth Ave. S. More info: Fred at 206-940-7502, dennisvfw8870@gmail.com, www.vfw8870.org. Ladies Auxiliary meets at noon second Fridays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.
Everett Old Guard VFW Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 2711 Oakes Ave. More info: Don Wischmann, 425-760-9031, www.vfwpost2100.org.
Gold Bar Martin-Osterholtz VFW Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, 301 Third St. More info: Doug White, 425-870-7298. Ladies Auxiliary: 3 p.m. first Thursdays. More info: Arden King, 360-793-2786.
Lynnwood VFW Post 1040: 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Alderwood Youth Club, 19619 24th Ave. W. More info: Frank, 425-697-4102. Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. same location. More info: Myra Rintamaki, 206-235-0348.
Monroe VFW Post 7511: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, IOOF Hall, 610 Lewis St. More info: Ken, 425-315-3509.
Oak Harbor Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392: 360-675-4048 or vfwpost7392.org.
Snohomish Gay Jones VFW Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. second Saturdays, Boys &Girls Club, 402 Second St. More info: 425-397-7111.
Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Ladies Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, United Methodist Church, 211 Birch Ave. More info: 425-870-0235.
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