Mount Royal Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9199

Honoring the Dead by Serving the Living

Mount Royal V.F.W. Post 9199

The purposes of this club are fraternal, patriotic, historical, educational and social . We preserve and strengthen comradeship among our members. We work together to further social gatherings of ex-service personnel, to assist worthy comrades, to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead Veterans and to assist their widows and orphans.

We Offer –

A full service canteen (bar)

Entertainment and social functions.

Camaraderie with others who have served

Active support to programs that help deployed service members

Association with a group that has first-hand experience with the hardships of military life.

Post Canteen

EVENTS

Kitchen is OPEN most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8 PM

Service

OUR SERVICES

Honor Guard & Funeral Detail

The VFW Post Honor Guard is responsible for organizing and performing the full range of ceremonial honors for deceased veterans, ensuring their service is recognized with dignity and respect.

Purpose

To honor fallen veterans with proper military-style funeral rites
To support families during burial services with respectful ceremonies
To uphold military traditions and the values of the VFW

Duties

Coordination of Funeral Honors:
- Organize participants such as the honor guard, rifle squad, and bugler
- Coordinate timing of all ceremonial elements with funeral directors and clergy
Ceremonial Performance:
- Conduct or oversee the flag folding and presentation to the family
- Ensure the playing of Taps and rifle salute are carried out properly
- Maintain overall order and professionalism during the service
Support and Representation:
- Serve as a point of contact for the veteran’s family
- Represent the VFW with dignity at graveside or memorial services

Overall, the Funeral Detail ensures that each veteran receives a complete, respectful, and well-coordinated final tribute in accordance with military tradition.

Color Guard and Rifle Squad

The Color Guard ensures the proper display, care, and ceremonial use of the nation’s colors with precision and dignity.

The VFW Post Rifle Squad is a ceremonial unit charged with performing traditional military honors, particularly during funeral and memorial services.

Purpose

To render final military honors for deceased veterans
To preserve and demonstrate military customs and traditions
To represent the VFW with discipline, precision, and respect

Community Support

The VFW Post Community Support function focuses on serving veterans, their families, and the local community through outreach, assistance, and civic engagement.

Purpose

To support veterans and their families with services, resources, and advocacy
To strengthen the connection between the VFW and the community
To promote patriotism, volunteerism, and civic responsibility

Duties

Veteran Assistance:
- Help veterans access benefits, services, and support programs
- Provide aid during hardship situations when possible
Community Outreach:
- Organize and participate in service projects, fundraisers, and local events
- Partner with schools, civic groups, and charities
Youth and Educational Programs:
- Support initiatives like scholarship contests (e.g., Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen)
- Promote respect for veterans and patriotism among youth
Public Service and Representation:
- Assist in disaster relief or local needs efforts
- Represent the VFW as a positive, service-oriented presence in the community

Overall, Community Support ensures the VFW remains an active force for service, advocacy, and positive impact beyond ceremonial duties.