Army: 29th Infantry Division, 115 Infantry, 1st BN, Company D
World War II, D-Day, June 6, 1944, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France
Gabriel Gomez - Candidate for Senate Seat
Visit to Post 5188 - April 20, 2013 5 P.M.
Gabriel Gomez visited Post 5188 this upcoming Saturday. We had the honor of meeting this distinguished Senatorial Candidate.
Gabriel graduated from the US Naval Academy. He was a navy pilot and flew E2-C Hawkeyes and C2-A Greyouds off of aircraft carriers. Gabriel went on to become a platoon commander in the Navy Seals. He left the Navy in 1996 and went on to get his MBA from Harvard. He currently lives in Cohasset and works for an investment banking firm helping client businesses to develop, grow and experience continued success.
Many of the members had the opportunity of meeting with Gabriel. He also visited a local fund raiser that was being hosted at the VFW at that time.
A number of people were attending the, "2013 Run-Walk To Home Base", fundraiser.
Gabriel took some time out of his schedule to meet with the people in attendance at this local fund raiser.
The special election will be on April 30th, this is for the senate seat vacated by John Kerry's move to the Secretary of State. The polling places in Walpole have been reassigned for this election, you should have received a notice from the Walpole Election Commission.
Gabriel has a great educational, business and military background. He has a record in stark contrast to Representative Markey and Lynch who are the other candidates for this post.
Join us in welcoming Gabriel Gomez to Walpole and asking him about issues of interest to you.
Link to his website --> Gabriel Gomez
Link to pictures of his visit --> Visit by Gabriel Gomez
VFW Post 5188 - Benefit Poker Night
April 27th, 11 a.m. to April 28, 12 a.m.
VFW Post 5188 will be hosting a poker night run by Eastern Poker Tours.
Buy ins are at $40, $60 and $150. The event is open to the public.
The games is Texas Holdem (5 up, 2 down). For tournament play, you play till the last player is left and the last 3 players usually win pots. There are side cash games that you can play and you can cash out at any time.
For more information about the evening and rules of the game, go to this link hosted by Eastern Poker Tours.
Post 5188 Christmas Party
This link will show you all of the pictures from this year's Christmas Party. Pictures were donated by a number of members.
Chili & Soup Cook-Off! (Cancelled)
Sunday April 14th, 2013 (Cancelled)
The Walpole VFW Post 5188 and the Walpole Ladies Auxiliary for the Post presents
The First Annual
Chili & Soup Cook-Off!
Sunday April 14th, 2013
33 Robbins Rd., Walpole Ma 02081
Doors Open at 11:00 am
Prizes awarded at 3pm
Entry fee is $25 (space is limited) to enter a chili or soup.
Great prizes! Great Fun!!
Only $ 5 to taste and judge homemade soups and chili’s for the “Taster’s Choice Award”.
Download Registration Form --> Registration Form(Cancelled)
(click on link and then select the print option under the File Option of the menu bar for your browser window)
Everett Rockwood - Past Commander
Post 5188, Walpole
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World War II veteran Everett Rockwood died on Saturday at a Stoughton hospital. He was 88-years-old.
Known prominently throughout town as "Rocky," the longtime Walpole resident served in the army as a member of the 29th Infantry Division, 115th Infantry. He fought in Normandy, France as part of the D-Day invasion.
Rockwood earned the Purple Heart, two bronze battle stars, the bronze medal and the expert infantry combat badge for his service to the nation.
My father, my hero.
By Linda Rockwood
I am amazed by your courage and inspired by your dedication. A time to honor, a time to remember, on Veteran’s Day and always. I just want you to know, for all that you are and all that you’ve done, you are deeply loved.
I am so blessed and proud to be your daughter. I love you Dad.
Obituary:
Everett A. Rockwood
Everett A. "Rocky" Rockwood, 88, of Walpole died January 5, in the Kindred Hospital Specialty, Northeast, in Stoughton.
He was the husband of Jane M. (Maker) Rockwood. Born in Somerville, Mass, November 21, 1924, the son of Everett A. and Julia (Dailey) Rockwood, Mr. Rockwood had lived for most of his life in Walpole.
He was a graduate of Walpole High School. Mr. Rockwood had operated Rocky's Newsstand and Sandwich Shop in East Walpole, a beloved meeting place for East Walpole residents for many years. Rocky served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 29th Infantry Division, 115th Infantry.
He saw action at Normandy and in Northern France. He received severe wounds from mortar shells. His quick wit and infectious smile helped with his long recovery. He was awarded the Purple Heart, two bronze battle stars, the bronze medal and the expert infantry combat badge.
A longtime member of the Walpole VFW and its past Commander, He was an integral part of the Memorial Day parades and Veterans Days parades every year. He was truly one of the greatest generation.
Rocky enjoyed gardening, bowling, watching sports and having coffee with his friends at McDonalds, where he was known as the "Mayor". In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Jeffrey Rockwood of Middleton, Mass, and Linda Rockwood of Walpole. His also survived by his daughter-in-law Patricia Connolly of Walpole.
He was the father of the late James and Wayne Rockwood. He is also survived by his siblings Marjorie Rockwood of Sun City, Fla., Norma Stewart Sarasota, of Fla., Gertrude Bedard of Norton and Leo Rockwood of Centerville.
He was the brother of the late Lawrence Rockwood and Edna Shore. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Paul, Michael, Lisa, David, Molly and Casey.
His funeral will be held on Thursday January 10 from the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main Street Walpole at 9:15 followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:00.
Burial with full military honors will be in St. Francis Cemetery, South Walpole. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 4-7. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Walpole VFW, 108, Robbins Road, Walpole, MA 02081.