BEN SEEKER STEPPING DOWN AS WCVA PRESIDENT

  

Ben Seeker has announced he is stepping down as the president of the Washington County Veterans Association (WCVA).

Seeker made the announcement in his Veterans Day address during today’s (Wednesday) Veterans Day program on KWHI.

Seeker, who has served as president of the organization since 2017, thanked the entirety of Washington County for all they have done to support local veterans.

 

Seeker will continue to serve as commander of James F. Dillon VFW Post 7104.  He said, for the WCVA, he simply felt it was time to “step aside and let someone else have some fun.”

Since Seeker became president of the WCVA, the organization oversaw the restoration and dedication of the historic F-111 fighter jet at Henderson Park, as well as the installation of new lighting and security cameras at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Fireman’s Park.

The WCVA is also soon beginning a restoration project at the memorial plaza for the bricks that are inscribed with the names of local veterans.  Seeker said the organization has reached out to Jacob Janda of Janda Monument Company and Cemetery Services in Giddings to revitalize the faded bricks and columns at the plaza.  He said he expects the project will begin by the end of the month, and should be complete sometime this winter.

Seeker said the WCVA should have nominations in for a new president in December, with an election in January.