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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Veterans’ Day Reminds Us: Freedom Is Not Free
Every year in November we gather to honor our military veterans. We honor their sacrifices, and the sacrifices their families had to make, too. We honor veterans from throughout the history of our country.
And one phrase always comes to mind: Freedom is not free. In a way it haunts me… because it’s a concept that is easy to forget when we’re enjoying the freedoms we have come to expect and don’t even think about during times of peace, and in our hectic daily family and work lives.
Our founding fathers knew the price it would take to establish a country with a Bill of Rights and Constitution that guaranteed our rights and freedoms. They knew that our founding documents, our guaranteed rights and freedoms, are what would make America exceptional. read more » -
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
Autumn Issue of Legion New York Magazine Is Available
The Autumn issue of Legion New York magazine highlights the Department Convention, puts a spotlight on the Department Color Guard with its half-century heritage, and covers Legion activities around the state. View and download this and past issues here.
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Saturday, November 06, 2021
Mid-Winter Conference Is a Go
A Message from the NY Department Adjutant
James Casey
Legionnaires,
Great news… The 2022 Mid-Winter Conference is a go! It takes place Jan. 21-23.
The Department staff has been hard at work the last few weeks along with the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel, working out the logistics of the conference, and it is going to be just about a ‘NORMAL’ Mid-Winter.
All the usual meetings and informational gatherings will be possible.