Photo Gallery
2026
2026_10_28 - Braman Post 1229 presents a check to the VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement, to support ongoing Veterans programs. Receipient programs included:
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #15 - This program operates a fleet of vehicles providing free transportation to disabled veterans to and from VA medical facilities. The program is staffed by volunteers who provide their timeto transport disabled veterans. For the services that the DAV provides, see: Disabled American Veterans
VA Golden Age Games - This program promotes healthy aging, fitness and recreation, promoting and the therapeutic value of sports medicine for older veterans. It encourages physical activity through competitive sports for positive outcomes and better health and wellness. See: National Veterans Golden Age Games - National Veterans Sports Programs
VA Birthday Program - The VA birthday program honors veterans on significant birthdays, particularly those reaching 100 years or more, by celebrating their lives and contributions and covers veterans residing in Community Living Centers. This program also includes special recognitions for veterans with limited life expectancy as well. The program is designed to remind veterans they are never forgotten and to publicly acknowledge their bravery and sacrifice, no matter how many years have passed since their service.
Braman Post 1229 Treasurer Hank Ferraioli (right) handing a donation check to Mark Mitchell, DAV Commander and Regina Deck, Chief, VA Center for Developmentment & Civic Engagement.
Representatives from Braman Post 1229 and VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement.
L-R - Rick Gough - Braman Post 1229 Adjunct, Mark Mitchell - DAV Commander, Jason Richards - Veterans Outreach Program Coordinator, Regina Deck - Chief, VA Center for Developmentment & Civic Engagement, Hank Ferraioli - Braman Post 1229 Treasurer and Mark Preston - Braman Post 1229 Membership.
2026_10_06 - Channel 13 Bright Spot - American Legion Post 1229 member Roger Zimmerman travels to South Korea invited by the Revisit Korea Program run by the Ministry of Patriot & Veterans Affairs. The Program honors US Korean War veterans for their service to Soutn Korea.
See the Channel 13 Bright Spot video and additional photos of Roger Zimmerman's trip here:
Roger Zimmerman Salute
South Korean Trip Members
Roger Zimmerman and his Guardian, Neighbor Sara O'Brien
2026_09_26 - Braman Post 1229 participated in the Penfield Tastin-the-Blues chili cookoff. Many legion members acted as servers and others where present providing support.
Tastin-the Blues - Chili Cookoff
Bonnie's V's Post - Home Chili sign
Braman Post 1229 banner
Crowd at the Braman Post chili station
Bonnie Voll - Chili maker extraordinaire with Ted and Luna
Adjunct Rick Gough serving chili
Ted Voll and Luna supervising the porceedings
2026_09_09 - Braman Post 1229 provides an honor guard at Mercy High School to kick off the 2026 Mercy Bridges fundraising event. Flags are dsplayed to honor all military, first responders, nurses and other public welfare individuals. Funds raised benefiit Mercy Bridges which teaches people how to read and write in the English Language.
2026_07_02 - Braman Post 1229 and the town of Penfield dedication ceremony of the pavilion at the Penfield Town Hall park to William H. Raymond who was a Penfield resident and enlisted in the Civil War. Due to courageous actions at the Battle of Gettysburg he received the nations highest military award, The Medal of Honor. To understand the significance of the Medal of Honor, please check this link: www.cmohs.org/medal
To the left is the the William H. Raymond pavilion dedication ceremony which includes the speech about him that was recorded by Penfield TV.
The photos below are from the dedication ceremony.
William H. Raymond entry on the Metal of Honor Website: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/william-h-raymond
6/27/2026 - 4th of July Parade - Post member Mike Lischak petting the horse.
5/25/2026 - Braman Post Participating In Memorial Day Ceremonies
5/29/2026 - Dave Myers (left) and Jeff Johnson (right) representing Braman Post 1229 at Penfield's Penfest.
3/30/2026 - Flag fundraising at Rochester Airport by American Legion Braman Post #1229. The Army, Air Force and the Marines all in, in a Great Joint Service Exercise!
Left to Right are Jeff Johnson, Roger Zimmerman, George Hall, Noel Nichols, Mark Preston, Mike Lischak
January 21, 2026 - Rich Waldo, Braman Post 1229 Commander (right of plaque) accepts a wall display from
Post Adjunct Rich Gough (left of plaque) which Commemorates the 50th anniversary (2025) of the end of the Vietnam War.
2025
9/10/2025 Braman Post 1229 breakfast with Laura Heltz,
Executive Director of Veterans Outreach Center of Rochester
Laura Heltz of the Veterans Outreach Center Talks to Post 1229 veterans
VOC Donation check presented by Rich Waldo Jr., Post 1229 Commander
Braman Post 1229 members installing stakes for Field of Honor® flags at Mercy High School on 9/9/2025
Flags are to honor all military, first responders, nurses and other public welfare individuals. Proceeds of the installed flags benefits Mercy Bridges which is a non profit organization that teaches people how to read and write in the English Language. Adults ages 18 and up are tutored, one-on-one. These services are free and all of the tutors are volunteers. Mercy Bridges can tutor in approximately 60 Languages.
The Mercy Bridges website can be found here: www.mercybridges.org/
Braman Post 1229 Sponsored Baseball Team at Penfield High School 6/3/2025 (Game 1)
Penfield, New York Town Hall Park Memorial Day Ceremony - 5/26/2025
Keynote Speaker James Stampfer - Military Police Corps (retired)
Essay Contest Awards Presentation - Braman Post 1229 Commander Rich Waldo Jr.
Presentation of Roses - Braman Post 1229 Adjutant Rick Gough
Braman Post 1229 Honor Guard