Post Election 2016

November 9, 2016 - Post Election

November is always a busy month for veterans. In 2016 I attended six events prior to Veterans Day. One of the most memorable was North Valley Military Institute on November 9th. It was the morning after Donald Trump had beaten Hillary Clinton in the United States Presidential Election. I was invited to appear in the viewing stands to watch the students pass in review. The featured speaker on that occasion was Congressman Adam Schiff. The guests were lined up by service at the edge of the parade grounds and were escorted across the grounds to the viewing stands. The USAF as the youngest service was last and as I stood awaiting my escort I was next to the Congressman. I attempted to engage him in conversation about the upset election.  He appeared to be shell shocked and was not complimentary of the newly elected president. His assistant took a picture of the scene.

Meeting Leadership passed from Art Sherman to Ed Reynolds - August 1, 2016

Meeting Leadership

Sadly, health problems caught up with Art Sherman during the year and he turned over the meeting podium to Ed Reynolds in June.  Art was awarded the title of “Leader Emeritus” in August and Howard Swerdlick was made an Honorary Private for outstanding support and service to Wings Over Wendy’s.

Ed Reynolds Accepts Wings Over Wendy's California Legislature Assembly Resolution

Wings Over Wendy’s Awarded California Legislature Assembly Resolution

On behalf of the organization, Ed Reynolds accepted Resolution No. 1597 from California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and 45^th Assembly District Assemblymember Matthew Dababneh on April 3, 2016.  WOW was also given a California State flag at the Town Hall meeting