Chalfont Post 3258 National Day of Service 2026

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, members of the Chalfont VFW Post 3258 gathered to participate in the VFW’s National Day of Service. Locally, the event holds a deeper meaning, known as the Mike Witanek Memorial Day of Service.

The contingent of Post members focused their efforts on a "Spring Cleanup" of the Veterans Memorial located behind the New Britain Township building, adjacent to North Branch Park. The site, which stands as a quiet tribute to those who served, was refreshed by the hands of fellow veterans in a morning of communal labor and remembrance.

The day is named in honor of Mike Witanek, a beloved and highly active member of Post 3258. A Vietnam veteran who served with the Navy Seabees, Mike was the embodiment of the Seabee motto, "Can Do." Mike was well-known throughout the community for his boundless generosity and his refusal to ignore a stranger. Whether through his work with the St. Vincent de Paul Society or his regular reports at VFW meetings regarding individuals who needed a helping hand, Mike was always looking for ways to serve others.

"Mike never met a stranger," Post members recalled. "He would almost always come to a meeting and let us know about an individual he met that needed help. He was always looking for a way to help others in need."

In addition to his community outreach, Mike was a constant supporter of the Post, frequently donating items to be raffled off to raise funds for Post initiatives and provide free items for the membership to enjoy.

While the "Spring Cleanup" significantly improved the appearance of the North Branch Park memorial, the event served a greater purpose: ensuring that Mike Witanek’s spirit of service remains a permanent fixture in the community.

Though he is greatly missed by his fellow veterans and the neighbors he served, the Mike Witanek Memorial Day of Service ensures he will never be forgotten—especially every May, when the flowers begin to bloom at the memorial he so dearly respected.