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Passing of Past Commander Earl Elbert Heath.
January 27, 1939 - April 15, 2012
Earl Elbert Heath, 81, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 8, 2012 at the Liberty Village Health Care Center following a brief illness. He was born on, April 7, 1931, in Springport, Indiana, the son of Ezra and Evelyn (Herrin) Heath. Mr. Heath was a 1949 graduate of Cowan High School. He had served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. Later he would be involved with various veterans organizations such as the AMVETS where he served at the National Commander. He is a past Post Commander from 1967-1969, Department Commander from 1970-1971 and as the National vice Commander of Programs from 1972-1973, and is a Life Member of Post #4 Cowan, Indiana. In addition Earl was the Chairman of nearly all of the National Committees in AMVETS for 15 years. Mr. Heath has been active in veteran's affairs since 1954, and served as the Director of Veterans Affairs for the State of Indiana appointed by Governor Whitcomb from 1969-1977, during which time he also served as the Administrator for Indiana's Cash Bonus to its Viet Nam Veterans. Earl founded the Americans Retirement Association and also the Direct Marketing Association of Indianapolis. Earl has served in senior positions in marketing and public relations for a number of major companies in the financial services industry. Surviving are three sisters, Lois Cummings (husband, James), Seymour, Imogene Bennett and Linda Heath both of Houston, Texas; one brother, Russell Heath, Campbellsburg, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Carter and one brother, Carl Heath. Graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Veterans Administration National Cemetery. Pastor Tom Mansbarger will officiate. Burial will follow at the Veterans Administration National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Parson Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Military Honors will be provided by the Delaware County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the AMVETS of Muncie Post #12, 2520 W. Kilgore Ave.; Muncie, IN 47304. Online condolences may be made to the family in care of http://www.parsonmortuary.com.
New 2012 Post Revalidation Form
Revalidation Form you must use the form dated 2012 at the bottom of each page. Prior year forms are obsolete and will not be accepted.
IN Military Family Relief Fund
Tom Applegate, IN Department of Veterans Affairs, with information on the IN Military Family Relief Fund and application. There is over $7 million dollars available in this special fund and explains how to receive a grant
It's The Law
Commander Les Compton
Commander Compton home post is AMVETS Post # 2000 in Bloomington Indiana.
He was elected for a second term as Commander in the June State Convention of 2011.
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Rick Caldwell on Membership Watch Video NOW
Mike Van Ryn on AMVETS Watch Video NOW
Special Olympics of Indiana
AMVETS and Special Olympics Indiana have partnered together to help the physically and mentally challenged compete in sporting events for many years.
Indiana Veterans Home
The Indiana Veterans' Home provides a beautiful, healthy and home-like environment for veterans and their spouses to live. Residents enjoy a variety of onsite and offsite activities, excellent health care, nutritious homemade meals and a rich history that only a facility such as IVH can provide.
Women Veteran Issues
Learn More & Find out more about VA's initiative to ensure women Veterans receive the best care anywhere.
Homeless Veteran Issues
The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors.
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Department of Indiana AMVETS HQ
Department Address: 2840 Lafayette Road Suite A Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 Phone: (317) 923-4320 Fax: (317) 923-4354
AMVETS Household Discard Program
Pick up service call: 317-353-8140
