14/06/2025
"Our Grateful Islands Remember."
This week, we had the honor of welcoming Patti Wherritt-Robinson and Bill Wherritt to VFW Post 3457, alongside Patti’s husband Len, to commemorate their father, Robert C. Wherritt, a WWII Marine who served on Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa with the 6th Marines, 2nd Division.
Post 3457 presented the family with a commemorative WWII medallion and certificate issued during the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Saipan — honoring his role in the liberation of these islands.
Joining in the ceremony were Pastor Stephen Dame of Saipan Community Church and Post members Jesse Stole, Anthony Demapan, and Quartermaster Pete Callaghan, alongside Post Commander Brad Ruszala.
"The freedom we enjoy today was paid for on these shores by men like Robert Wherritt, who answered the call and changed history." — Commander Brad E. Ruszala