VFW Post 5231   

Mustered in January  23, 1946, Post 5231 has been actively serving Veterans and Community in the Four Corners Region.  Mancos’ ”John Derrick Halls” Post 5231 boasts one of the oldest, continuously active members--Charlie Goff, aged 94. Charlie has rarely missed a meeting and has served as an officer several times over the past 60 years. He was Commander when the present Post home (which houses the VFW’s Mancos Opera House on Grand Avenue) was purchased in the 1950’s. Charlie has also served as an officer in District 12  for some forty years. Charlie, our only remaining Charter Member, encourages younger Veterans to join the ranks of the elite, so the tradition can continue.

Charlie (far right) prepares for Memorial Day Services 2008 with Past Commanders, Wayne Noland and  Richard Cordova

Announcing the Merger of Three Posts in Montezuma County

 As of September 18, 2011; Posts 5241, Cortez, 6068, Dolores, and 5231 Mancos unanimously voted to combine their Posts into one Montezuma County Post, eliminating competition for Posts in the area and combining efforts to better serve each other and all Veterans and their families.

The new slate of officers for the newly formed VFW Post 5231 are listed below:

2011-2012 Officers

Commander Wayne Noland

Sr. Vice Commander Robert Valencia

Jr. Vice Commander Clarence Williams

Quartermaster Danny Lobato

Adjutant Ross Watkins

Chaplain Charlie Goff

Judge Advocate Bob Sanders

Surgeon  Darla Sanders

Service Officer Robert Valencia

Trustee 1   Linley Leonard

Trustee 2  Don Etnier

Trustee 3 Cliff Herndon

Meeting nights for Post & Auxiliary are the first Thursday of each Month, at 7 pm, at the Post , 136 W. Grand, Mancos

Cedar Grove Veterans Memorial

A Veterans Memorial is under construction at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  A project of VFW Post 5231 in Mancos, the Memorial was the inspiration of Veteran Jerry Mock. Its design features a 12’x20’ base with a curved wall and central engraved monolith to the north side of the monument.Within the wall are five sculptured panels representing the seals of the armed forces—Air Force, Marines, Army, Navy and Coast Guard.The curved design of the wall carries a two-fold symbolism, according to designer Jerry Mock.It represents an embrace of comfort to the families of those we honor, and the extended arms of the service men and women who offered their service and sacrifice to our grateful Nation.On the monolith are four bells, representing the four notes, which are played in the TAPS at memorial ceremonies.In the foreground is a podium for use in public ceremonies.  Engraved granite markers are being offered for purchase by the public, to be installed as a memorial to individual veteran loved-ones. Purchase markers for $95 each. Application forms are available.  Donations to the project are welcome.Contact any VFW Post 5231 or Auxiliary member for more information. See photos of construction progress in the photo display under the "newsletter tab" on this website.

Dedicated--Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11am.

Left to Right: 

 Service Officer Jerry Mock, Quartermaster Wayne Noland, Commander Danny Lobato,

& Past Commander Abe Saunders put finishing touches on the Memorial.

VFW Post 5231
136 W. Grand Avenue
PO Box 194
Mancos, CO 81323