Veterans

              MODERN DAY VETERANS, CHAPTER 402           ~~~            "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!"

    Our flag has three bars; a red bar, a white bar, and a blue bar. These bars are in honor of Modern Day Veterans' home state flag, the Missouri flag. The black border is in protest of our Missing in Action veterans and POWs. The yellow ribbon in the eagle's claws symbolizes bringing our service members at war home safely. The angry eagle symbolizes that, "We, as Americans, are mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore!" Freedom isn't free and it is our veterans who pay the price.

    Uniting fraternally, veterans and the families of veterans, in order to work together to better the lives of all veterans and their families and to assist with any difficulties encountered by them, Modern Day Veterans shall:

        a. Help fellow veterans and their families receive the benefits for which they are entitled.
        b. Find employment for veterans and their families.
        c. Help the homeless veterans find housing and readjust to civilian life.
        d. Carry on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of  
                the Armed Forces and to comfort their families.
        e. Sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature.
        f. Provide social and recreational activities for its members.
        g. Assist the disabled and needy war veterans and their dependants.
        h. Promote awareness of the prisoners of war and the missing in action issues.
        i. Promote the general welfare and prosperity of all Modern Day Veterans corporations.
        j. Present and support the purposes of the Modern Day Veterans before the public and the 
                government.

    Chapter 402 Veterans proudly served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Continuing that service now, the Veterans bond together at Sharky's for social and recreational activities, participating in patriotic activities, comforting survivors, perpetuating memories of veterans, assisting the disabled, and their dependants. We are dedicated to veterans and their families. We hope to educate youth about patriotism and their responsibility to grow into voting adults. We strive to keep veterans and their needs in the forefront of our politicians minds.

    Chapter 402 promotes the interests of our members in the community. If you would like a veteran to come to your classroom and give a talk concerning proper display of the flag, patriotism, or any similar related talk, contact Commander Mellody Allee at 660-596-2721.

    If you're a veteran looking for a place to relax and accomplish some good things at the same time, Chapter 402 is what you're looking for. We continue to grow and expand and new members quickly become old friends.

MODERN DAY VETERANS
CHAPTER 402