Newsletters

August 2017

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

The 30th of July doesn’t just mean another month gone by, it also means another year since the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. 72 years ago the ship went down after taking two torpedo hits from the Japanese sub I-58 captained by Mochitsura Hashimoto. Of the 1196 men on board 300 went down with the ship and almost 900 hit the Pacific waters covered in fuel oil with little to no provisions. Exposure, dehydration, salt water poisoning and shark attacks over the next four and a half days took that number down to 317 survivors. Today, only 20 are still with us, nineteen sailors and one marine. Post 79 was represented well at the reunion, with Marine Corporal Andrew Mehringer presenting the wreath and escorting Marine Survivor Edgar Harrell. It was a wonderful weekend with family and friends all paying tribute and honor to our WWII hero’s. May they all rest in peace. Read Complete Newsletter...

July 2017

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

First and foremost, we must pay honor and respect to the seven sailors that made the ultimate sacrifice aboard the USS Fitzgerald. May they rest in peace.

We also lost another USS Indianapolis Survivor this month, Fair winds and following seas to Don McCall, Hero, Survivor and friend. Read Complete Newsletter...

June 2017

From Commander:

Dear Members,

Writing my portion of the newsletter on Memorial Day afternoon causes me to concentrate my thoughts on “What is Memorial Day”

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. Read Complete Newsletter...

May 2017

From Commander:

Dear Members,

Welcome to spring/summer. One day, forty and raining, the next 75 degrees, so plan your outdoor activities accordingly.

I would like to thank all who participated in our post cleanup day starting with Roy King donating all the mulch, and all who helped spread it. There was cabinet repainting and repair, electrical work and lots of cleaning. Thank you all. Read Complete Newsletter...

April 2017

SPRING CLEANUP AT THE LEGION
APRIL 1ST
9:00AM – ??

Bring your shovels, racks, gloves and your willingness to help us spruce up the grounds, parking lot and inside.

From Commander:

Dear Members,

Spring is officially here no matter what the weather does.
Now the mulching, fertilizing and mowing begins!
April 1st is our post cleanup day, inside and out, hope to see a lot of our members there. See the message board for details. Read Complete Newsletter...

March 2017

From Vice Commander:

Our 52 week raffle is rolling along very well. We have had several excited winners. We still have tickets available to sell and at a pro-rated amount. Stop by or call for details and get yourself another winning ticket!! Read Complete Newsletter...

February 2017

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

2017 is off to a good start. We have a few more volunteers, clean up and maintenance days planned, more activities and fund raisers in the works.

Our 52 week raffle is underway and spring is just around the corner. Read Complete Newsletter...

January 2017

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

With 2016 drawing to a close I would like to thank all the members who have stepped up and volunteered their time to make Post 79 the success that it is today.

We have dealt with drama, conflict and we have dealt with team work, patriotism and brotherhood. It all averages out and makes us a strong Post. Read Complete Newsletter...

December 2016

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

November was a month of Honor and Remembrance for all of America’s Veterans. Just because the month is over doesn’t mean everything is OK for our Veterans, there are homeless, sick and lonely Veterans all over America that still need our help and prayers. With the Christmas season upon us let’s give an extra prayer or gift or a donation to the Veterans Home or the Indianapolis Domiciliary. Read Complete Newsletter...