“We will be doing an honor escort from the American Legion to the fairgrounds that day,” said Tamara Wilson, executive director of the Allen County Veterans Service Commission. “We will have police and fire escorts that will lead us into the fairgrounds for our Veterans Day at the Allen County Fair, and we would like our community to participate and give our veterans of Allen County a proper welcome home.”
“We have everybody that's somebody is here today,” said Charles Jackson, a ViaQuest administrator. “Many of them do not get this opportunity to dress up, to have a day that’s just for them. The glam, the glamour—it’s all about them. This is their special day. They’re kings, they’re queens, they’re celebrities. This is the one day we say we love you, we appreciate you, and we honor you.”
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At American Legion Post 96, which serves Lima precincts 4-B, 6-A and 6-B — with more than 2,500 registered voters combined — only 30 ballots had been cast by noon.
Only 240 entry tickets will be sold. Each $40 ticket includes light hors d'oeuvres, a drink ticket, one paddle valid for 20 auction rounds, and the opportunity to win prizes such as designer purses, electronics, date nights, and more. Additional paddles will be available for purchase at the event.
Van Wert County has created memorials to honor those who not only served in the military but also those who protect and serve residents every day. After nearly two years of planning and construction, the American Legion Post 178 unveiled the new monuments in Memorial Park. They already had one that honored those veterans who served in Vietnam, but they wanted to add monuments for those men and women who served in the wars in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan to honor their service and have a place for them to reflect when they are struggling with issues like PTSD.
The American Legion Post 96 continues their efforts to bring some Christmas cheer to some local kids. For several years now, the veterans, Sons of the Legion and the Ladies’ Auxiliary have been hosting a Children’s Christmas Party. This year, over 120 kids ages birth to 12 years got presents, along with other food and goodies. Getting ready for the Christmas Party is a year long process with the Legion hosting fundraisers to purchase the gifts. But this year some businesses and organizations stepped up to help them out to make sure the kids had a good Christmas.
The American Legion Post 96 in Lima holding their annual remembrance. Dozens of wreaths from veterans organizations were placed, a 21-gun salute, and the playing of taps were also done in memory of the sacrifices of those who served. Ceremonies like these bring back memories for the veterans of their service.
Today was a special day for some local non-profit organizations as they received donations to support their respective missions! The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 awarded donations to 9 non-profits raised from the annual Fred Arnold Charitable Golf Scramble.
The American Legion Post 96 held a flag retirement ceremony for the staff and residents. At the ceremony, the American flag, Ohio flag, and military flag were retired, and a set of new flags were hung serving to commemorate our great nation and honor all veterans who have served for our freedom. Following the ceremony, we caught up with Samantha Stone on why this flag ceremony is extremely important for their residents and the entire community.
