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Patrick County: VFW Post raising money for repairs to 1927 building

Chris Graham
VFW Post 7800
VFW Post 7800. Photo: Donald Cockram

I got an email from Donald Cockram, the commander of VFW Post 7800 down in Stuart, Va., in Patrick County, asking if we could do a writeup on the post’s effort to repair its nearly 100-year-old home base.

“We are a basic post with no bar, no bingo or any other gaming. Our post building was built in 1927. Our post is getting to be in pretty bad need of some repairs that we just can’t afford,” Cockram wrote.

He sent some photos, including the one that we’re using here with the article.

Look at that view!

The post is trying to raise $30,000 for repairs to the flooring and the kitchen, and the gas heaters, which “are really old, and make some pretty good pops while they’re burning,” Cockram wrote.

“I was wondering if you could post something about this and ask the fine folks that read your news articles as I do for their help, regardless of how big or small. Everyone that donates will get a letter/receipt for their taxes. Any help we can get would be deeply appreciated.”

If you’re inclined to help out:

VFW Post 7800
P.O. Box 333
Stuart, Va. 24171

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].