“Stop and think about what you can do for the district” is the advice Richard Wog gave to Cindy Brunk over a year ago, when she considered running for the 2nd District American Legion Commander position. Wog serves as the Department of Minnesota Vice Commander, and is from Willmar.
“The next think I heard from her was ‘I got elected’,” Wog shared during Sunday evening’s testimonial and roast held for Brunk as she nears the end of her term. The event was held at the Brewster Legion Hall and included a social hour and supper, followed by sharing of memories of the year.
“Got Freedom – Thank a Vet” has been Brunk’s theme for the year, and time was taken to thank them, and the heroes behind the heroes (spouses, children and grandchildren) during the evening .
“Thank you so much for coming,” the U.S. Navy veteran shared, pointing out that the party is not just for her, it’s for all who have supported her and the District during the past year. An employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Brunk served during Desert Storm.
Plenty of humor was shared during the evening, along with some very emotional moments. Parting gifts were shared, including a 50 caliber pen presented on behalf of the late Mark Coney. “He’s the one that encouraged me to become Commander,” Brunk shared, holding back the tears.
With no voice mailbox set up on her cellphone, Brunk was reminded often of that fact as she was roasted Sunday evening. Legion members from throughout the District, including her own brother Bill Brunk, shared memories of trying to call and only hearing ‘this mailbox cannot accept voice messages.’
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