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American Legion Meetings On March 9
F.W. Grigg Post 68 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m., at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. With the recent passage of the “Legion Act”, eligibility for membership in the American Legon has been expanded to include those who served honorably during the periods April 6, 1917, to Nov. 11, 1918, and Dec. 7, 1941 to a time later determined by the federal government.
The Post Auxiliary Unit also meets at 7:00 p.m. on the same night and location. Any spouse, whether male or female, of a veteran who is an American Legion member, or the daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, or granddaughter of a veteran are welcome to join.
For more information, contact Bernie Kofoet at (609) 923-4917.
Fallen Soldiers Remembered At Local Memorial Day Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In observance of Memorial Day, members of the community and local veterans groups will hold ceremonies this month to remember and honor those men and women who lost their lives in service of their country in the Armed Forces. There are several opportunities for members of the local community to recognize all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy each day.
Veterans PTSD Awareness Walk Held On June 2
American Legion F.W. Grigg Post 68 is sponsoring a PTSD Awareness Walk on Saturday, June 2. The public is invited to join local veterans as they walk the Merchantville Pike Path to bring awareness to this epidemic.
Nationally, communities everywhere are losing 22 veterans a day to suicide. Let the healing and understanding begin through the neighborhood walk.
The walk is held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants will meet in the parking lot across from the Merchantville Firehouse, 22 E. Park Ave., next to Eclipse Brewery. The event is free, no registration required. Donations are gratefully accepted.
For more information, contact Post Commander John Brouse at (609) 280-7572.
American Legion Hosts Event To Help Veterans On June 17
On Friday, June 17, American Legion F.W. Grigg Post 68 is sponsoring a special event in support of veterans in need of assistance. To help veterans receive important services they have earned by way of their service to our nation, Post 68 has arranged for the Philadelphia office of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to come to Merchantville for an all day outreach event.
American Legion Helps Veterans, Serves Community For Over 90 Years
By Bernie Kofoet, Frederick W. Grigg Post 68 of the American Legion
The history of the American Legion dates back to March of 1919, when members of the American Expeditionary Force met in Paris, France and an organization with unselfish and patriotic purpose was founded. Later that year, the American Legion was granted a charter by the United States Congress.
