September 1, 2021 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).

August 30, 2021 - Oris James Brinson was born December 3, 1898 in the far east Texas town of Timpson, Shelby County to Martha Jane “Mattie” Bowling and Zachariah “Zach” Brinson.

August 13, 2021 - VFW Post 8904, Center will have their monthly meeting Monday, August 16, 6:30pm at the post home 617 Highway 96 North.
 
The post invites veterans who have earned a campaign medal or expeditionary medal during a time of war or hostilities to come out and sit in on the meeting to see what they are all about.
 
More information, call Quartermaster Larry Hume at 936-332-0349.

August 4, 2021 - Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at the Trails End Grocery and RV Park, Huxley Bay at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us.

Bryan Nelson Brittain
Technician Fifth Grade
United States Army, World War II – Killed In Action
143rd Infantry Regiment – 36th Infantry Division