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Welcome To The American Legion Department of Florida Website!
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Welcoming Home Corporal Robert Smith (USMC)
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Please help the Sentinels of Freedom Space Coast in welcoming home local hero Corporal Robert Smith (USMC) and his family.
As many of you know, I have been a member of an organization called the Sentinels of Freedom Space Coast for well over a year now. Thankfully, many of you have volunteered your time or have contributed to our organization. Our combined efforts have have been sucessful and we are now welcoming home our first Brevard County Sentinel; Corporal Robert Smith USMC. For those not familiar with his situation, Cpl Smith was wounded in Iraq and is an amputee. He and his wife Natalie both graduated from Rockledge High School and they, with their two year old daughter (Keira) are returning to their home town after his rehabiltation and service to our country.
We will be conducting a ceremony celebrating their return home on March 27, 2010, 4PM at the Melbourne Area Association of Realtors, 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne, FL. Please take a little time out of your day to welcome our local hero home. And please, if there is someone that you feel would like to attend, forward this to them.
If by chance you have received this more than once, I apoligize as I have sent this to a number of my e-mail lists and there may be duplicates.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kelly Cox
GySgt USMC (Ret)
Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection
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Early Booking Rates End Soon!!!
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In Memory of Past Department Commander Johnson E. "Johnny" Davis
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Past Department Commander Johnson E. "Johnny" Davis, 82, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, February 24th 2010. Johnny is survived by his loving daughters Gaye Weisbaum & Joy Tindall as well as a host of legionnaires and friends. As a Department Judge Advocate, Vice Commander, Commander and National Executive Committeeman, Johnny will be remembered by many as a dedicated, fun loving, and genuine individual. Although his life here with us has ended, his legacy will continue through his children, wife, family and friends.
No funeral will be held. If you would like to send your condolences please do so through his daughter Gaye Weisdaum at 3253 NE County Rd. 337, Bronson, FL 32621-5967. |
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Help Us Escort This Hero Home
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As most of you already know, the Department of Defense announced yesterday that Sgt. Daniel M. Angus, 28, of Thonotosassa, Fl died January 24th while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Angus was assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
We are planning an escort for him and we need your support. We are not sure when his body will arrive at MacDill, but we expect it to be within the next couple of days. Once again, we would like to have supporters all along the route from MacDill to the funeral home, Serenity Meadows in Riverview. I will let you know as soon as I have an exact date, time and route. Please come out and show this family your support.
Please pass this along and thanks in advance.
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Please pass this info to as many as possible.The American Legion Race Car is now in Florida at Daytona and is getting ready to race at Daytona Speedway.
This is the car schedule for the comming week:
1 Feb. 2010 ( MON ) Arrive in Florida
2 Feb. 2010 ( TUES) 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Check in at track.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Show Car Appearance at Post 285 Edgewater, FL Open to all.
3 Feb. 2010 (WED ) 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM At Track
4 Feb. 2010 ( THRU) 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM At Track
6:00 PM to 8:00 Pm Show car appearance at Post 120 Holley Hill, FL Open to all.
5 Feb. 2010 (FRI) 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM At Track
6 Feb. 2010 (SAT) 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Opening Ceremoney
4:30 PM Start of race.....Live on Speed Channel.
7 Feb.2010 (SUN) 1:00 PM to ?????? Show car appearance at Post 347,Lady Lake,FL
Open to all. Super Bowl Also.
For further race info to www.arcaracing.com |
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SGT. Jordan Bush receives Red Carpet Treatment at American Legion Post #155!
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From Left: (Front Row): Fred Daniels, Commander Citrus County Veterans Coalition, Tim Donovan, Fleet Reserve Association Branch/Unit #186, Sallie Haley, President of American Legion Unit #155; Barbara Mills, Citrus County Heroes Coordinator; Joan Huscher; President Fleet Reserve Association Unit #186 and John Ring; Citrus County Veterans Coalition.
From Left (Back Row): Jay Conti Sr., Vice Commander American Legion 4th District; Joe Meek, Citrus County Commissioner; Rick Logan, Chef de Gare 40/8 Voiture #1219; Larry Pink, Commander American Legion Post #155; SGT Jordan Bush; Joe Nolan, 40/8 Grand du Florida Correspondent; Barbara Logan, La President Citrus 40/8 Cabane #1219 and Bob Huscher; Fleet Reserve Association Branch #186.
By: Jay Conti Sr. American Legion 4th District Vice Commander.
On Friday, January 15, 2010 another Hero’s welcome was held at the Crystal River American Legion Post #155. Local Veterans showed up to welcome back SGT Jordan Bush home from the on-going fight on the Global War on Terrorism. A well-deserved Heroes Welcome was observed for this brave young man who recently returned home from a long tour of duty in the "Iraqi Theater of Operations”.
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National HQ Launches new website
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The American Legion National Headquarter's has launched a new website. The new site has a host of new tools to help support our veterans and our organization. Take a look at the new site at: http://www.legion.org |
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Department YouTube Channel
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The American Legion Department of Florida now has a YouTube Channel! Please feel free to stop by the following link:
Department YouTube Channel and check out all of our sponsored videos. All upcoming Videos from Department Functions, and Webcasts will be available here as well as on the Department Website. |
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Congratulations to Florida's Ted Costello for recieving the VAVS Volunteer of the Year Award this week in Washington D.C. The VA Volunteer Service (VAVS) Program is a program that allows Legionnaires to volunteer service at VA medical centers community-based outpatient centers, Vet Centers, nursing homes, state veterans homes and other facilities that support hospitalized veterans.
