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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Legion Family Converges on Buffalo for 101st Convention
BUFFALO — More than 1,000 wartime veterans and family members are converging on Buffalo July 17-20 for the New York State American Legion’s 101st Annual Convention.
At the same time, Buffalo hosts the 99th Annual Auxiliary Convention and the 45th Annual Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Convention.
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Sunday, July 07, 2019
Commander Throws First Pitch to Adjutant at Mets Game
Department Commander Gary Schacher and Department Adjutant Jim Casey pose for a photo after the commander threw out the ceremonial first pitch to the adjutant at Citi Field July 5.
It was an American Legion Centennial kickoff to July 5’s game at Citi Field with the New York Mets.
Several Legionnaires were on hand to accept the New York Mets’ Spirit Award, and Department Commander Gary Schacher threw the ceremonial first pitch to Department Adjutant Jim Casey. The Legion leaders extended a special thank-you to Post 1006 of Brentwood for providing the Color Guard.
Legion Family members can attend a Yankees game on July 14.
Accepting the Mets’ Spirit Award.
