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From the Commander:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear Members,<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

During the month of November in 1943, thousands of American and allied forces were fighting their way ashore on the island of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater, so give thanks that we could spend our holidays the way we chose to, because of these Veterans.<\/p>\n

December is loaded with activities at the Post.
\nSunday the 4th is Santa with the kids,<\/strong>
\nAnnual Chili Cook-Off and the Army\/Navy Game is on the 10th<\/strong>
\nPost Christmas Party on Dec. 23rd<\/sup><\/strong>
\nNew Years Eve snack pitch in party on the 31st.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lots more going on between these dates so check the message boards at the Post.<\/p>\n

Wishing each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas
\nAnd a huge Thank You for all your support\u00a0 through 2016!<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/strong>
\nFor God and Country<\/strong>
\nBart Colvin<\/strong>
\nCommander<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From the Auxiliary President:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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God Bless our Troops past, present and future<\/strong><\/div>\n
Rita<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Mission Statement:
\nIn the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n
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From Post Service Officer:<\/strong><\/div>\n

Veteran Homelessness is Painful<\/p>\n

Having a safe place to live remains at the top of my gratitude list each day.<\/p>\n

Seeing a homeless veteran standing on a corner at an intersection causes sadness.\u00a0 Do you ever have that feeling as you drive past a homeless person that you could do something more?\u00a0 There, another weathered person with uncertainty etched in the his\/her face stands holding a sign saying: “Anything Will Help.” Do you ask yourself; “What’s his\/her story, why are they there, or I wonder what will happen to them?”\u00a0 It has been said that 40% of the homeless go one or more days without eating.<\/p>\n

Many reasons affect homelessness.\u00a0 Some Veterans returned from active duty desperately recovering from their visible and invisible wounds suffered while deployed and no family to greet them nor home to lay their head; others are harshly displaced after a heart wrenching divorce; there are those who lost their job of twenty plus years and have no way to support themselves or their dependent family; some veterans are released from prison with no permanent place to go.<\/p>\n

Homelessness impacts a person like a fierce storm.\u00a0 Imagine the feelings of despair, fear, humiliation, hopelessness, cries for health and dental care, physical pain from being exposed to the ruthless abuse of thugs or the severity of inclement weather!\u00a0 The struggle to survive has ambushed the American dream.\u00a0 Let’s not forget their children too.<\/p>\n

CHOOSE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT HOMELESSNESS – Write it on the calendar<\/p>\n