Within the past couple months, the Reese-Hall Mountville VFW Post 8757 and VFW Auxiliary Post 8757 have honored past and present members of the armed forces.

From June 12 to June 26, participants in the 13th annual PA Hero Walk traveled from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh to fundraise for Pennsylvania veterans. When the group passed through Mountville on June 16, the Mountville VFW and VFW Auxiliary provided hospitality and a donation. Since the PA Hero Walk began in 2009, the group has raised over $2.5 million for Pennsylvania veterans.

"Let me tell you about the people at the Mountville VFW, ... They are awesome," said Dave Rapacchietta, representative of the PA Hero Walk. "For the past 13 years, they've treated us to a delicious dinner and night of friendship and comradery."

Additionally, the Mountville VFW and VFW Auxiliary honor veterans through tribute street banners titled "Honoring Our Veterans." Each banner, measuring 20 inches by 40 inches, includes a military picture of a service member, along with his or her name, rank, branch, and dates of service. Members of the VFW Auxiliary expressed their gratitude to the Mountville Borough for sponsoring the creation and distribution of these banners.

"We've gotten many compliments on the banners, and we're very happy with how they turned out," said Bob Froelich, commander of the Mountville VFW.

The Mountville VFW and VFW Auxiliary welcome new members. Those interested in joining the VFW Auxiliary may contact Susan Wile at swile3033@comcast.net. To join the Mountville VFW, Froelich suggests filling out an application in person at 48 E. Main St., Mountville.