The latest meeting of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) chapter, held last week, presented winners of the annual scholarship.
The meeting opened with presentations from this year’s scholarship recipients. Ashley Bennett and Audrey Richter, who placed second and third .
Both young women read their essays, which were filled with endless research of the Vietnam War.
Following the student presentations, two special education teachers from Navarro Elementary took the floor to share insight into their work. They spoke candidly about the challenges and rewards of working with special needs students—highlighting both the unique joy the students bring and the pressing needs they face.
A fall fundraiser to raise money for a trip to the pumpkin patch—a field trip many students have never experienced, is in the works. During this presentation, VVA members unanimously agreed to donate $500 to support the program.
Later in the meeting, attention turned toward a wider call for help—this time for those affected by the recent floods in the Hill Country. The VVA discussed how they could lend aid and decided to donate $3,000 to Texans on Mission, a faith-based disaster relief organization known for its boots-on-the-ground support. President Greene shared a moving story connected to the flooding, one that stayed with many in attendance.
He recounted the tale of a young girl who had survived the floodwaters but was left stranded and alone once the water receded – well, not technically alone – For four days, the little girl and the dog stuck together—providing one another with companionship, warmth, and hope in devastation.
“Guardian angels come in forms you least expect,” Greene said, his voice filled with emotion.
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