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The Veterans of Foreign Wars was established in 1899 by Veterans of the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection.
The objects of the veterans of Foreign Wars are

fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational;

to preserve and streangthen comradeship among
its members; to assist worthy comrades;

to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans;

to maintain true allegiance to the Government of
the United States of America, and fidelity to its
Constitution and laws;

to foster true patriotism;

to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom;

and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.

The History behind Thomas F. Healy
The mysterious explosion and sinking of the USS Maine off the coast of Cuba in 1898 caused Thomas F. Healy to join the US Army and the United States to enter the War with Spain.

Tom enlisted with Company M, 13th US Infantry January 1899 in Rochester, NY. He sailed from San Fransico April 1899 bound for the Philippines and arrived in Manilla in May of 1899.

On the 10th of June 1899, Tom died in his first battle south of Manila around the coastal towns of Paranaque and Las Pinas.

Thomas F. Healy was only 17 years old when he fell in his first battle becoming the first resident from the city of Rochester to die in combat on foreign soil.

WHAT WE DO AT VFW POST 16
We have a GREAT time!!! The Post is very active in veterans affairs and in contributing to the community.

We have several annual activities such as,a Winter Steak Roast, a Summer Pic-nic & Baseball game for area veterans hospitalized in VA hospitals, Make A Wish Halloween Party for terminally and severly ill children, Legislative Breakfast with state and local law makers and a Memorial Day grave side service for Thomas F. Healy and breakfast following.

VFW Post 16 supports the local community by time and financial support to organizations such as schools, Scouts, area hospitals and Veteran hospitals.

Members of the post participate in an educational program which involves their visiting local schools to educate and discuss their service to the country, their experiences in the military and the United States involvement is wars and conflicts in world history.

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