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Great news!!!! Through the diligence, persistence, and hard work of our VFW team we received our permits to rebuild!!! Thank you!!! City says look for reopening mid-Jan 2026. We will continue to keep you updated on progress throughout and grand opening festivities as we get close. David Cain Commander VFW Post 4256 |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4256 12901 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach, FL 33708At John’s Pass Due to severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, VFW Post 4256 is closed until repairs can be made. Parking is prohibited to all except authorized construction crew. All Unauthorized Vehicles parked at VFW Post 4256 will be towed at owner's expense. Donations may be sent to the address above. The post phone number is currently out of service, we are working to get a cell phone, in the interim if you have any questions, please feel free to call or text me directly at 210-324-1775. I will do my best to respond ASAP. Thank you for your service and support, we miss all of you,,,,the men and women of VFW Post 4256. David Cain Commander, VFW Post 4256 Website Updated Dec 14, 2024 |
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Veterans' hope rebuilds as Madeira Beach VFW rises after storm devastation Story by Jenny Dean
On a day when the halls of the local VFW would typically be filled with laughter, patriotic pride and the camaraderie of veterans honoring Independence Day, Madeira Beach VFW Post 4256 stands empty, still reeling from the destruction left behind by Hurricane Helene nearly a year ago. Once the largest VFW post in Florida, home to more than 700 members, the building was gutted by storm surge and flooding. “The place was devastated,” veteran David Cain said, with his eyes welling as he recalled the aftermath. “We had like three inches of mud water on the floor. The bar was overturned. The kegerator, tables, chairs — everything was gone.” Cain, the commander of this post, was among the first to return and survey the damage seven days after the storm passed. “Be honest with you, I cried,” he said. “Still tough.” Despite the heartbreak, hope arrived in the form of a local construction company. One of its vice presidents, a veteran himself, stepped in to help. “When he learned about this, we immediately got out here, tried to assess the damage and we cut our bill substantially to the VFW,” Tommy Whitehead, president of TomCo Solutions said. That partnership brought new energy to the mission of rebuilding. And while the building’s history — dating back to 1963 — remains a guiding force, the focus now is on making it more storm-resistant. “We’re trying to install saltwater-resistant doors, move shutoffs above the flood line for the electrical system,” Whitehead said. “Anything we can do to minimize future damage.” Still, with hurricane season once again underway, nerves are high. “Extremely,” Cain admitted when asked how anxious he felt. “Living on the beach and having gone through several [hurricanes], it’s nerve-wracking.” Construction can’t begin until the final permits are approved, but there’s cautious optimism that the post could reopen by January. For those still navigating storm recovery, the contractor offered some advice: Save every document and receipt. Upload everything to the cloud. Having that documentation could speed up insurance claims and rebuilding efforts should another hurricane strike. If you’d like to help Madeira Beach VFW Post 4256 reopen its doors, they are currently accepting donations. |
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Join VFW Post 4256 TODAY ! Membership applications are available in the canteen. Just fill it out & attach a copy of your DD214 showing info of combat duty (ie: expeditionary medal, hostile fire pay, etc.). We recommend doing a life membership. Your VFW Post 4256 Membership card is accepted in every VFW Post in the world. also: If you have a direct relative (from grandpa/ma to grandson/daughter) who would qualify for the VFW, join our post auxiliary. those applications are in the same place. |
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How about a commemorative brick paver, placed permanently into our post sidewalk, to honor a veteran in your family! |
