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American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

August  2005

Commander's Message

Hi, I'm Tom Henderson the new incoming commander.  I just retired from teaching science in Glenville-Emmons High School after 32 years with the district.  I also retired from the Army having served 32 years of service active and reserve.  Before retiring I thought that I would have lots of time to pursue hobbies like fishing, motorcycling hunting, etc.  But between the Legion, farming, helping others (because I'm retired now) my leisure time seems to have evaporated.  Oh, well, so much for myself.

The new air conditioning is fully functional.  Come in and enjoy the coolness.  Summer at the Legion is traditionally slow, but we do have many activities.  The 2nd Monday of every month is our executive board meeting except for the months of August and September, which will be the 2nd Tuesday, because of the Van Ryswyck and Goodnature benefits.  The post meeting is the 3rd Monday of each month and we need more people to attend.  Each week - Tuesdays is burger night, Wednesday is bar bingo - Billy C. could use extra help there, Thursdays is bingo in the back room - Bill N. could use help there also, and Fridays is Karaoke.  We will be having various fundraisers for projects, such as replacing the overhead door in the basement, a new computer for Bernie, a new back door, etc.  So come in and support us.  Sunday, August 28 is breakfast.  Here's looking to a good year.

For God and Country,

Tom Henderson, Commander Post 56

F.Y.I.

The death of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Corey J. Goodnature, formerly of Albert Lea, in eastern Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, deserves a special place of honor and recognition in this publication.

Perhaps the best comments about this country's latest casualty of the present warfare in Asia were made in his Tribune obituary on July 10, 2005.  Someone wrote with deep sincerity the following:

"Cory was a quiet man who was dedicte4d to serving his country and family.  Corey died doing something he deeply believe in and is a true hero to our nation, his family, and friends.  We are all grateful for Corey's undeniable dedication and sacrifice as well as that of those he served and died with.  This dedication and sacrifice allow all of us to enjoy our freedoms and liberty to this great nation"

With this Tribune obituary is a small flag insignia.  It serves as an added salute and has appeared on many of the Tribune obituaries during the past several years to indicate the deceased was a member or veteran of the nation's armed forces.

Now, how can this flag insignia be placed on a Tribune obituary?  The answer is easy.  It comes as a request from the family to the funeral home which is handling the arrangements and prepare the obituary.  I might add right here that there's no added charge for this extra honor to salute a deceased veteran or member of the military service.

Ed Shannon

Editor

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Taps 

Glen Ballandby

Born August 6, 1925.  Died July 16, 2005.  He served in the U.S. Army during World WW II and was a member of the American Legion

Duane Kauffman

Born March 3, 1932.  Died June 25, 2005.  He served in the military service during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Masonic Lodge.

Kenneth Seeger

Born in 1921.  Died July 15, 2005.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

Dollar-A-Month (D.A.M)

The deadline for the August issue is August 23, There will be no exceptions!

Post 447 VFW meetings are held on the 2^nd Monday of every month at the American Legion Post 56 Clubrooms @ 7:00pm. Come and join VFW Post 447. 

Veterans helping Veterans.

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