BILLY RAY CAMERON

On the morning of December 17, 2020, our beloved Commander-in-Chief Billy Ray Cameron passed away at home with family.
 
Billy Ray Cameron, from VFW Post 5631 Sanford, was the State Commander for North Carolina 1975-1976 as well as the very first Vietnam War Veteran to be elected to National Commander-in-Chief  in1984-1985. 
 
Here are a few articles form his time as Commander-in-Chief.  
 
Vietnam Vet brings hope, pride to peers
 
VFW Elects First Vietnam Veteran (NY Times)
 
VFW Commander’s Coaching Dream was Shattered by a Vietnam Mine (AP)
 
VFW Ousts Unit for Latin America Stand (LA Times)