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Klamath County proclaims July 1, 2025 as VFW Post 1383 centennial
Summary
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners read and signed a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1383 and heard brief remarks from post commander Ron Johnson.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July 1, 2025, as the centennial anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1383 in Klamath County and signed the proclamation during their June 30 meeting.
Why it matters: The proclamation formally recognizes a local veterans organization’s 100 years of service to the community, including ceremonies, education programs and veterans’ support activities.
The board read a proclamation that traced the post’s history since 1925, noted the VFW Auxiliary’s partnership, described the post’s role in flag and wreath‑laying and referenced the Buddy Poppy program used to raise funds for disabled veterans. Chair Minty, Vice Chair Groot and Commissioner Nichols signed the proclamation.
Ron Johnson, commander of VFW Pelican Post 1383, thanked the board and the community for the proclamation and noted the post’s long record of local engagement, including ceremonies, scholarships and collaboration with Kingsley Field. His remarks thanked veterans and their families for their contributions to the Klamath Basin.
The board and attendees exchanged brief thanks and the proclamation was entered into the public record.
