Pvt Bruno Phillip
We had a fantastic remembrance of Pvt. Bruno Phillip today. We are proud to have his name as our VFW Post name. Thank you to the family of Pvt. Bruno Phillip. Pvt. Bruno Phillip was killed in Action September 3rd, 1918 during the St. Mihiel Offensive in France. On Monday, Cary Atkins, Lorraine Massey and… Continue reading Post Remembers Namesake on 100th Anniversary After Death in Action
We had a great time at the Kendall County Fair Parade today. A few days ago we were told there would be some VIP guests watching the parade who were widows of WWII Veterans. They have held an annual reunion the past 74 years. We picked up some long stem roses at Boerne HEB plus… Continue reading Fun at Kendall County Fair Parade
Our Post Commander, Andrew Camplen, got a special tour of Grunt Style Headquarters in San Antonio on July 18th. Grunt Style employs many Veterans and makes great products and supports all Veterans! We’d like to thank Shields For Kids, its founder Trini Trinidad, and their staff for inviting Commander Andrew Camplen to attend this tour with… Continue reading Post 688 Commander got special tour of Grunt Style Headquarters
We had a great District 13 meeting and School of Instruction. Special thanks to Dept. of Texas Jr. Vice Commander Dick Shawver for attending, Deputy State Inspector Loren Pogue, and all the Posts in District 13 for attending and preparing for another excellent year! Also thank you to The Original Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ… Continue reading District 13 Meeting in Boerne, TX
“He heard humanities clear call And knew the voice devine He gave his life he gave it all In deadly battle line” This is the 100th anniversary year of the ending of WW1. Our Post is named after a local hero named Pvt. Bruno Phillip. On September 3rd 1918 Boerne resident Pvt. Bruno Phillip paid the… Continue reading Post 688 will Celebrate Pvt Bruno Phillips whom our post is named after (100 years for post 688 – 2nd Oldest Post in Texas)
Our Post Commander, Andrew Camplen, got a special tour of Grunt Style Headquarters in San Antonio on July 18th. Grunt Style employs many Veterans and makes great products and supports all Veterans! We’d like to thank Shields For Kids, its founder Trini Trinidad, and their staff for inviting Commander Andrew Camplen to attend this tour with… Continue reading Post Commander gets special tour of Grunt Style Headquarters
From July 11-14, 2018 VFW Post 688 had several officer attend the Texas Leadership Seminar. Where we learned many useful tools to take back to our local and district posts. This years event to place in Austin.
VFW Post 688 Boerne led the Comfort Fourth of July Parade with their Color Guard and had a parade float with VFW Post 8569 Comfort. Our float won First Place in the Most Patriotic category.
Congratulations to VFW Post 688 CommanderAndrew Camplen on being appointed State Deputy Inspector for the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars by Department of Texas Commander Inge Conley at the 98th Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Dallas today!
We want to thank everyone for helping put flags on Veterans graves Friday and also this group for helping pick the flags up. There are 712 Veterans graves in Boerne Cemetery. It’s a big job and we are proud of the community support to get the job done. To see more photos click on post.
