12/09/2025
It is with a mix of disappointment and deep pride that we share an important update with our community.
The Peters Township Council has decided to move on from the VFW-owned and operated ambulance service. While we are saddened to see this chapter come to a close, VFW Post 764 fully respects the Council’s decision.
Our ambulance service began in 1963, founded by Peters Township veterans who believed their duty to serve did not end when they came home. Those early veterans went door to door across the Township, raising the funds needed to purchase our very first ambulance. It wasn’t easy, but this community stood with us. Together, we built a lifesaving service from the ground up, created by the people of Peters Township, for the people of Peters Township.
For more than six decades, our veteran-led crews responded day and night to medical emergencies, and accidents, and moments when people needed us most. We served proudly, humbly, and without hesitation, continuing our commitment to safeguarding others both overseas and here at home.
We were also honored to be one of the remaining VFW owned and operated ambulance services in the entire country, a rare legacy built on service, patriotism, and community trust.
We want to especially recognize the McMurray family, whose dedication spans generations.
Tom, our longtime Director, devoted countless years to leading the ambulance service with integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to Peters Township. His father was one of the original veterans who helped establish the ambulance service in 1963, a legacy of service carried proudly through the McMurray family.
Tom and Sandy’s children followed in those footsteps as well, becoming members of the ambulance service and continuing a tradition of service that spanned three generations.
We also want to express our deepest appreciation to all of our current crews and office staff.
These incredible men and women continued the mission with professionalism, compassion, and steadfast dedication. Their efforts, on the streets responding to emergencies, and behind the scenes ensuring everything ran smoothly, upheld the values and spirit of Post 764 every single day.
The decision to end this chapter is difficult, but the legacy of what was built will always remain. The VFW Post 764 family is profoundly grateful for the trust this community placed in us since 1963. Serving Peters Township has been one of the greatest honors we could ask for.
Thank you for allowing us to serve, and for standing with us from the very beginning. 🇺🇸
