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)