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Wednesday, November 01, 2017
National Commander Issues Condolences to NYC Terror Victims
INDIANAPOLIS — American Legion National Commander Denise H. Rohan noted that Tuesday’s truck attack in New York City was a “senseless attack upon innocent civilians” and “is just another reminder of why The American Legion is fully committed to defeating terrorism.”
“We have always maintained that it will be a long protracted struggle, but we must support our men and women in the military and in law enforcement. The first responders again performed admirably and we are grateful to the brave officers who stopped the attack. We pray for the victims and their families.”
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Commander Visits 6th District, Including Delaware County
Department Commander Rena Nessler swung through 6th District counties this week, including stops in Delaware County Oct. 24 where County Adjutant Michael Frisbee snapped a few photos as County Commander Barry S. Ellis hosted the visitation.
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Canandaigua SAL Hosts ‘Welcome Home Celebration’
Military personnel, veterans and their families enjoyed a Welcome Home Celebration Sept. 23 at Canandaigua American Legion Post 256.
Hosted by the Canandaigua Sons of The American Legion (SAL) and the Canandaigua VA Medical Center, the event attracted 150 people, including 94 veterans, reported SAL Squadron Commander Gabe Cinquegrana.
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Friday, October 20, 2017
Mid-Winter Conference Info and Forms Available
ALBANY — Information and related forms for the 2018 Mid-Winter Conference are now available.
The conference runs Jan. 19-21 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center.
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Saturday, October 14, 2017
Pizza Fundraiser for Post’s Community Programs
BURNT HILLS — Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake American Legion Post 1817 is holding a fundraiser at Pizza Works at 733 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills, on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m.
“A percentage of pizza sales will be donated to our post to support community programs which we sponsor,” notes Carl N. Poole, post treasurer and membership chairperson.
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Legion Ball Players in Charity Game with Hall of Famers
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Two American Legion baseball players from the Saratoga Stampede took part in a charity softball game Sept. 23 with Baseball Hall of Famers Wade Boggs and Ozzie Smith, among other celebrities, to raise money for Ronald McDonald House, reports David Lockhart, 4th District sergeant-at-arms.