On Tuesday, February 23, Don Richman, Commander for Post 4744 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Chuck Wasser, Quartermaster for Post 4744, presented Alaynee Hawley with a check for $2,000 as the First Place State Winner of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest for writing and speaking on the theme "Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?"
In a small gathering that took place at the Richman Insurance building in Harlem, Hawley also received a plaque, medal, and certificate honoring her accomplishment. To further commemorate her achievement, the VFW will be sending her a jacket, as...