The American Legion Memorial Day Service
Author: Tony Wagner, American Legion Post 42
The American Legion Memorial Day Service Tony Wagner American Legion Post 42 The American Legion provided a Memorial Day Service this past Monday and the weather was beautiful for the first time this week!
The ceremony was held at Memorial Park in Townsend. Larry Westfall, Commander of American Legion Post 42 led the ceremony. President of the Auxiliary, Debbie Westfall also spoke and assisted in coordination. A guest speaker, former Chief Petty Officer Brian Sharp provided insight into the meaning of Memorial Day with his memories of his father’s and his uncle’s service to the cause during World War II in the US Navy and US Army respectively.
The service was complete with a flag presentation, and an honor guard that provided a twenty-one-gun salute for the over 1.1 million Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who gave their lives so that we may live in peace and freedom. Finally, taps was played by Marcella Larson.
Townsend citizens showed up in good numbers with about 85 people attending the service, including Gary Ferguson who is a local veteran of both Korea and Vietnam. Townsend is indeed a very patriotic town!
A free build-a-burger bar was offered at the American Legion Post 42 for all who attended the ceremony. It was a great time to catch up with fellow veterans and neighbors.
In just two months, The American Legion Post 42 will coordinate another event on the 4th of July. A parade, ceremony, and another free lunch to all patriots! All are welcome to attend to say Happy Birthday to our great country. It just would not be the 4th of July without a parade and a BBQ lunch!
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PhotoCredit: Linda Huth
Image 1 Caption: Memorial plaque
Image 2 Caption: : A crowd of about 70 persons listened to the speakers
Image 3 Caption: Honor guard Left to right: David Mecura, James Swan, Doug Nygaard, Dennis Hovden, Roy Howard, Tom Hay and Tony Wagner.
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