Fallbrook VFW celebrates Navy's 238th birthday

Taking part in the observation of the 238th birthday of the United States Navy at VFW Post 1924 on October 11 are, from left, visitor Joe Mortimer, and locals Commander Fred Snyder, Jack Parkinson and Dave Marvin. Mortimer

A place setting for those servicemen who are POW/MIA remains empty in honor of the veterans who everyone hopes will return home. The birthday ceremony at the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 on Oct. 11 was held after Trish

From left, getting ready to conduct the ceremonial cutting of the cake with a sabre, done by the oldest and youngest Navy veterans present, are Ralph Boyll, Jr., 92, Gary Senz, 43, and Joe Mortimer. Senz is a member of the Post and lives here in Fallbrook.