Memorial Day Parade 2018
VFW Post 7706 Veterans march in Barrington’s Memorial Day Parade The day started out very warm and got even hotter and the wind blew stronger. But that did not stop Post 7706’s Veterans of Foreign Wars from marching in the Memorial Day Parade. Nor did it stop Barrington citizens from attending the parade and showing their support. The parade route … Continue reading →
Annual Drive
The VFW Post 7706 VFW Post 7706 is making plan for our Annual Drive. Please stay tuned for more information. … Continue reading →
Post #7706 Celebrate 72nd Anniversary
Post #7706 Celebrates 72 Years! On June 30, 2018, Post #7705 will have been serving Barrington Veterans and the Community for 72 years! Show your appreciation for the Barrington Veterans with a donation today! You can see how the Post enriches our community here. … Continue reading →
Post 7706 Voice of Democracy Winner
Post 7706 is pleased to announce the winner of the Voice Of Democracy essay competition A celebration was held to honor the winner of the VFW Post 7706 essay competition — Voice of Democracy. The 2017 Voice of Democracy winner is Sarah Cohen, a high school student from Barrington, IL. Sarah will read her essay at the 2018 Memorial … Continue reading →
History of Poppy Day
About Poppy Day The VFW conducted its first poppy distribution before Memorial Day in 1922, becoming the first veterans’ organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. During the 1923 encampment the VFW decided that VFW “Buddy”® Poppies would be assembled by disabled … Continue reading →