| Portland Elk Lodge #188 member Willie Goodman of Windham recently received the “Humanitarian of the Year” award for his support of homeless veterans. He received the award from American Legion Commander Tricia Thurston on June 7, 2025 in Brewer. He is currently serving on the Portland Elk Lodge’s veterans committee.
Willie served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1993 and retired as an E-9, Command Master Chief. He served on eight different ships during his Navy career including on three aircraft carriers and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Stockton and Oakland, California; Brunswick, Maine and spent two tours of duty overseas including three years in Spain and three years in the Philippines. |