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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Canada Legionnaires Observe Korean Armistice Anniversary
Canadian members of the American Legion Department of New York took part in the 70th Anniversary Observance of the Korean Armistice on Sunday, Aug. 9. The observance took place at Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, Ontario.
Participating Legionnaires included Canada County Commander Bob Winder, a U.S. Army veteran; Ron Zabroc, a U.S. Navy vet, and Robert Williams, a U.S. Navy vet.
Korean Consul General Chung, Tae-in presented 70-year certificates to several veterans, including Zabroc. Zabroc also was awarded a plaque commemorating his service in the Korean War.
Veterans receive 70-year certificates of appreciation from the Korean Consul General – Chung, Tae-in (at right). Legionnaire Ron Zabroc is third from right.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Drive-by Celebrates Vet’s 84th Birthday
Members of Post 71 pose with Nicholas DeVito after a drive-by birthday celebration for the 84-year-old Army veteran. Behind Nick, from left, are: Dave Sambora, executive committee; Ed Mahoney, 1st vice commander; Bruce Schwerkolt, commander; and John Hyland, chaplain. Photos by Edie DeVito
Nick DeVito with Certificate of Recognition from the national commander.
Argonne Post 71 of Brewster, NY sponsored a drive-by birthday celebration on Aug. 8 for 84-year-old Army veteran and Legionnaire Nicholas DeVito.
Included in the drive-by celebration were members of the American Legion Post 71, Brewster Fire Department, VFW Post 672, Elks Lodge 2101, New York Legion Riders-Putnam County, Fraternal Order of Police Unit 702, IBEW Local 3 Retirees, Gezers Telephone Retirees, and family.
Following the drive-by, Post 71 members presented Nick with a Certificate of Recognition from National Commander James W. Oxford.
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Saturday, August 01, 2020
‘Legion NY’ Mag Covers Posts Staying on Mission
The summer/fall issue of Legion New York Magazine focuses on how The American Legion stayed on mission during the pandemic. It features a number of Posts around the Department that conducted pandemic-related activities such as feeding first responders and essential workers to helping those in need.It also reports on pre-pandemic events such as the Mid-Winter Confere4nce, Hill Day, Oratorical Contest, A special feature by a New York Legionnaire covers the D-Day Remembrance in France.
Since the pandemic forced the cancelation of this year’s Department Convention, where copies of the magazine are usually distributed. Department Headquarters decided to mail a copy to each American Legion Post in the Department of New York.
