Page 39 - Senior Link Magazine Fall 2021- Online Magazine

air force
VieTnaM War

When Amos was asked how he wanted people
to remember him, his answer was no surprise; he
wanted to be remembered for his honesty, integrity,
and diligence to be the best at anything he undertook.
He worked hard, provided for those he loved,
and never gave up when things were difficult. His
loyalty, leadership, dedication and devotion to
duty, including upholding Air Force policies, dedication and long-standing service to this country
traditions, and standards. Amos is an amazing (and to his fellow veterans) truly proves these
example of all these qualities, and he served his qualities. Amos is a patriot through and through; he
country well during those 30 years. fought hard for America and the freedoms in this
country, and his wish is for the younger generations
Although Amos deserved a quiet retirement and a to always remember the true history of America
time of rest, he could not sit still for long. He had and the importance of the Constitution. Thanks
always been a hard worker, and it was difficult to be to the bravery of men like Amos Hastings, we can
idle. He worked a variety of jobs after his retirement, enjoy lives full of opportunity and freedom. We are
including clerking at a motel, selling insurance, endlessly thankful for your service!
and working as a customer service rep for a
printing company. However, the job he loved the
most was as representative for Tricare Beneficiary
Services, a military health benefits program. And
for the last seven years, Amos has served his fellow
veterans in Lubbock’s VFW Post 2466, currently as
Quartermaster. According to Commander Benny
Guerrero, “He has been the most dedicated member
of the VFW that we have. Two awards have been
established in his honor: The Amos Hastings ($400)
Membership
Upgrade Award
for dedication
and service
and the $1000
Amos Hastings
Scholarship
awarded to a
student who
writes a winning
essay about
patriotism.
Amos is the
most honest,
hard-working,
and ethical
individual you’ll
ever meet.”

Lubbock Senior Link 39