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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Legion Proud: From Commander’s Op-Ed to Observances Across State
American Legion Color Guard from Waterville Post 92 helped lead the Memorial Day parade in the village of Waterville on Monday.
“None will be forgotten.”
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Saturday, May 26, 2018
We are blessed because America is worth dying for
by Rena Nessler, Commander
American Legion Department of New York
Commander Rena Nessler
The memory of fallen heroes blesses us.
At first, I was going to say their memory haunts us. But no, they bless us. Whether you are a Gold Star family member, a battle buddy, or a friend, you remember their voice, their laugh, the way they walked.
All you have to do is look around and you will see their legacy. That legacy is us – all of us Americans gathered in a free society with the common purpose of honoring our fallen veterans.
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Saturday, May 05, 2018
Ride to Remember in Wayland Honors Fallen Soldier
The 6th annual Sgt. Devin Snyder Ride to Remember and Road Rally takes place Saturday, June 2, at Wayland American Legion Post 402 on Main Street in Wayland, NY. It is sponsored by the Devin Snyder Foundation along with Post 402 and Springwater Legion Riders Chapter 905.
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Thursday, May 03, 2018
Hawthorne Cubs Earn Top Award to Advance to Scouts
HAWTHORNE, NY – Hawthorne Cub Scout Pack 1, chartered by Hawthorne American Legion Post 112, held its annual Blue and Gold dinner April 28 to celebrate the history of Scouting, and honor 23 Cub Scouts who achieved the Arrow of Light Award. “This is the highest award in Cub Scouting and is earned before scouts can cross over and become Boy Scouts,” Cubmaster Robert Occhiogrossi noted.
