The firing squad is ready! ❤️🇺🇲 It's a cold day but we're here for another veteran.

Sending a big thank you to each of the men and women who are serving away from home during the holidays. We owe our troops and their families for their sacrifice and patriotism protecting our country. #RememberEveryoneDeployed ❤💖💕🇺🇲

Veterans helping veterans, HOO-AÁ! 🇺🇲

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788

We got two funerals to do today ❤️🇺🇲 We had one yesterday, and got one tomorrow (Friday), and two on Monday.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony was an absolute success! 🥰❤️🇺🇲 Every single veteran resting at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery got a Christmas wreath.

As we close out 2025, we’re finalizing year-end reports, acknowledging sponsors and supporters, sharing our 2026 event schedule, and planning fishing locations for 2026. Our tentative 2026 On the Water event dates are included in this post. Veterans, Military, First Responders, and Volunteers interested in participating can email coastalbend@heroesonthewater.org. Registration is simple. Now would be a good time to get you on board. We also have Chapter Leadership Team positions open that require commitment, email us for position descriptions and responsibilities. We look forward to connecting with kayak fishing enthusiasts at the Texas Angler Depot Dec. 13th during their Kayak Poker Run Fishing Tournament raffle and awards ceremony (for more info on the tournament, contact Texas Angler Depot). We’ll be recruiting Volunteer Kayak Fishing Team Leaders and have volunteers available to answer questions. Visit our tent outside—or inside if it rains. PADDLE. FISH. HEAL. #HOWNation #veterans #military #firstresponders #volunteering #kayakfishingadventures #therapy #healing #bonding #brotherhood #camaraderie #sponsorshipopportunities #PaddleFishHeal

Rio Grande Valley Memorial VFW Post 8788