Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, Dark July-August
E-Board Meeting, July 8, 7p
ALR Meeting, July 11, 9a
District Meeting, July 12, 1:30p, Douglas
SAL Meeting, July 15, 6:30p
Post Meeting, July 22, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, July 6, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share. The theme is picnic foods.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo will be dark in July! Join us again in August!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. There will be no SLINGO Saturday July 4!
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
Rita and the Blind Vets will visit Tombstone Friday July 3, 11a. Volunteer and help make their visit a memorable one!
Celebrate July 4 by joining is the fun at the BBQ to be held in the back picnic area…2-6p, a $5 donation will support Fisher House.
The Auxiliary Annual July 4th Balloon Pop will be held July 2-4. Pop a balloon for a prizes while supporting the Children’s Annual Christmas Party, sponsored by the Post and Ladies Auxiliary.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well Legionnaire’s, here we go again. Time is really going by fast. And boy have we been busy with funerals and parades. By now most of you know that recently we lost two great members, Frank Chadwick and Calos Montijo. They will be greatly missed by our Post 24 members. My prayers go to both of them and to all Post Officers. Thank you for your help with the wonderful memorial for Frank Chadwick. Thank you E-Board, SAL, and ALR members. And a special thanks goes to the Ladies Auxiliary for the great food and all of the great help they provided. We are an American Legion Family. A big thanks to all of you. For God and Country…Commander Frank Molina
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dierdre Nye
The first Wednesday of the month from September through June, The American Legion Auxiliary has a 6.30 meeting at Roy Fourr, Post 24 on Allen Street. July and August will be "dark". That by no means stops The Auxiliary from their dedicated work of helping our Veterans and our Community.
Slingo, single line bingo is hosted by The American Legion Auxiliary for members and guests every Sunday from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Pot Luck will be ongoing throughout the summer on the first Monday of every month. The theme for the 6th of July is "Picnic food", starting always at 6:30.
It was wonderful to be invited to participate in the parade on the 13th of June, A Salute to the Buffalo Soldier.
Monday the 15th we wished Steve Washbourn (Shanana) Bonn Voyage, it was indeed a great send off, thanks to the organization of Dee Dee Molina our Legion Liaison. Steve will be living with his daughter in Thailand. We want him to enjoy every minute there.
Unit 24 had five representatives at the State Convention the weekend of the 20th, not including our own Sencie Patchin, District 3 President who represented us. We all came away with more ideas on how to help our Community more. The District Meeting this quarter for The American Legion, Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary is at Post 11, on the12th of July in Douglas.
That day Saturday the 20th of June will never be forgotten at Post 24. We lost a beloved member Frank Chadwick, and Saturday the 20th of June was his Memorial at Roy Fourr Post 24. I want to thank every one that helped our Memorial Chairman Nancy Sperry, with not only food and refreshments but with service and support, thank you indeed. Another Member, Carlos Montijo, recently died and will be greatly missed. It was a sad month for our Post.
The 4th of July is almost upon us. This is when The Auxiliary has their annual "Balloon Pop". All donations from this event goes to our annual Children’s Christmas Party. Last year it was a great success. We were even able to give each child money as well as gifts, candy and fruit, not forgetting the wonderful entertainment. If you have a small gift to add to the 4th of July Balloon Pop, please call Sandi Freeman at 520-429-4108.
Unit 24 has an e-mail address. Those wishing a folder please contact Ann Bliss via the Unit's e-mail, alauxunit24@yahoo.com. The Auxiliary also has a calendar. It is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway. Auxiliary meetings, projects etc., will be posted and updated as necessary. Happy 4th of July everyone, lets hope that this is a great month for us all.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The next ALR meeting is 11 July at 0900.The August meeting will be on the 8th. We will be riding in the Tombstone 4th of July Parade on July 5 with 3x5 flags.
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
First and foremost, thanks to our Legion Service Officer, Don Aiton, I was able to attend the service officer trainings at State Conference. Thanks, Don. I learned a lot and was once again impressed with how much there is to learn.
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has improved their formula for determining who is eligible for health care. Of course, the new formula is just as much a secret as the old one, but if you have applied for health care before and been turned down, this is a good time to try again. If you have never applied, this may be your opportunity. Call or visit an Eligibility Clerk either at the Sierra Vista Clinic, or the Tucson Hospital. No appointment is necessary and you should receive an almost immediate answer.
Mario Arrosco, our area Veteran's Employment Representative, has three new grants for training for unemployed veterans. Interested? Call Mario at (520)439-3550. Or stop in and see him on Monday or Friday at his Sierra Vista office: 1843 Paseo San Luis.
The Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) is broadening it's program of using DNA to identify recently found remains of our MIAs. Relatives who are in a missing service member's maternal line are encouraged to donate a DNA sample. For more information, see Mike Stout, or visit http://www.jpac.pacom.mil.
Finally, remember, Luella Emmons, Benefits Counselor with the Arizona Department of Veterans Services is available at the Veterans Outpost (121 4th Street) every 3rd Wednesday from 1-4 pm. In July, that day will be July 15. Her visit is an opportunity to "ask the expert" as Luella has more than 10 years experience as a veteran advocate. So stop in on July 15.
DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
District 3 new Officers for 2009-2010 are Sencie Patchin President, Unit 24, Jennie Molina Vice President, Unit 11, Karen Smith Sec-Treasurer, Unit 11 and Ann Graves Chaplain, Unit 24.
I am Pleased to Announce that Karen Smith from Unit 11, Douglas was elected as Department Chaplain for 2009-2010. Also Deirdre Nye, Unit 24 President is a Department Chairman for the Department President’s special Project.
As District 3 President I will be holding my agenda meeting at the Tombstone Motel on July 11, 2009 starting at 10:00 am, you will be able to get lunch at Morgan’s Pizza. Please RSVP at 520-457-3749 so that I know how many people will be attending. I would like to see all the Unit Presidents in attendance and a many of her Officers that can attend. This is important so that we can get our district meetings agenda setup of the year.
District 3 also won the membership circus wagon contest for the most votes. The wagon was dedicated to Armida Silva, PDP from Unit 11,Douglas. We received $100 and a huge Dalmatian dog.
I’m also proud to announce that Unit 11 we’re recipients of several Department Awards.
District 3 Meeting will be in Douglas at Post 11 on July 11, 2009 at 1:30PM. Hope to see you all there. Installation of new officers will be held at this time.
BINGO
Barbara Klein
There will be no bingo for the month of July. Bingo will start up again on the first Friday in August. The Senior Jackpot will be guaranteed at $500.00.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
E-board and General Meeting Minutes…
Discussions took place at the E-board meeting regarding summer kakoke, dress code, kitchen contract, cleaning contract and lead bartender contract.
A motion was passed to have happy hour prices during slingo and karaoke.
A motion was passed to donate $50 to the Tombstone Foodbank in Carlos Montijo’s name.
A motion was passed to donate $500 to the Tombstone Volunteer Fire Department for 4th of July fireworks.
A motion passed to increase our monthly contribution to the Tombstone Foodbank from $100 to $200 for the next year due to the state of the economy.
A motion passes to reimburse Mr. Perry and Mr. Stout $200 for convention expenses.
A motion passed to allow Dick Perry to sponsor a raffle to defray expenses for his run for State Commander.
Informative convention reports were given by Dick Perry and Mike Stout.
A Post Everlasting ceremony took place for Frank Chadwick and Carlos Montijo.
The Fall Conference will be Oct 29-31 in Lake Havasu.
A complete set of the minutes can be found on the bulletin board in the hallway.
HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY
Buff Huntsman July 2, Independence Day July 4, Ralph Gonzales July 5, Kathyrn Waite July 6, Larry Braden July 7, Holly Towers and Cheryl Lindsey July 8, MJ Sullivan July 9, Lee Althaus July 10, Russel May July 15, Ernie Molina and Amanda Beesley July 16, Madelyn Perroti and Anna Graves July 19, Joy Westin, Dennis Harbison and Bob Hause July 20, Walt Lukasavage July 22, Richard Grinnell July 25, Nancy Sperry July 26, Billy Joe Cole and Commander Frank Molina July 27, Janie Hause July 28.
SICK CALL
Lillian Rafferty, Jean Sullivan, Commander Molina, all recovering from falls and Evelyn Holder.
IN MEMORIUM
Carlos R. Montijo
July 30, 1937 - June 19, 2009
Carlos R. Montijo, 71, of Tombstone, Ariz., passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., on June 19, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.Carlos was born on July 30, 1937, in Tombstone to Ignacio and Librada Montijo.One of 14 children, he was preceded in death by his father, mother and seven of his siblings.
Carlos is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Montijo; his children, Donna, Wendy and Carlos Jr.; nine granchildren and a great-grandchildren.Carlos served four years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post #24 for 47 years. He retired from civil service Sept. 30, 1997, from Fort Huachuca, Ariz.Carlos was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and a friend. He will be missed very much and always remembered.A rosary for Carlos was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Church on Sixth and Stafford Streets in Tombstone. Graveside services will be private. Donations are being accepted at the Tombstone Foodbank in his name.
Frank Richard Chadwick, Jr.
March 6, 1948 - June 12, 2009
Frank Richard Chadwick, Jr., 61, passed away following injuries sustained from a accident on Saturday, June 12, 2009, on Middlemarch road in Tombstone, Ariz.Frank, a Tombstone resident, was born on March 6, 1948, in Athens, Ohio to Frank Richard Chadwick, Sr., and Aldine Duncan Chadwick. He was raised in Ohio and attended public schools and college.Frank entered the Army and served in the Vietnam War and retired as a CW3 after 20 years service. He moved to Tombstone and has been a resident of Arizona for the last 29 years, coming from Kentucky.
Frank enjoyed riding his quads and shooting his pistols. He was an avid follower of history and enjoyed designing jewelry and sculptures. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.Survivors include his parents, Frank and Aldine Chadwick of Tombstone; his daughter, Vanessa Chadwick of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; his son, James Richard Chadwick of Tucson, Ariz.; his granddaughter, Amber Chadwick of Tucson; wife, Nancy Chadwick of Tombstone; his friend and companion, Sue Hilligoss of Tombstone; his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Douglas Crandall of Connecticut, Dona and George Murphy of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post # 24 in Tombstone. Burial of cremains will be held privately at a later date. All arrangements are being handled by Dugan Funeral Chapel.
Also remember in your prayers Donald Morelock of Tombstone and and Donald Herb formerly of Sierra Vista and former regular bingo player here at the Post.
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be JuLY 30. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
The Declaration of Independence
The first sentence of the Declaration asserts as a matter of Natural Law the ability of a people to assume political independence, and acknowledges that the grounds for such independence must be reasonable, and therefore explicable, and ought to be explained.
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
The next section, the famous preamble, includes the ideas and ideals that were principles of the Declaration. It is also an assertion of what is known as the "right of revolution": that is, people have certain rights, and when a government violates these rights, the people have the right to "alter or abolish" that government.[71]
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
The next section is a list of charges against King George which aim to demonstrate that he has violated the colonists' rights and is therefore unfit to be their ruler:
Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.
He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.
He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.
He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.
He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.
He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.
He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.
He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:
For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:
For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:
For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:
For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:
For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:
For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.
He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.
He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.
He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.
He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.
Many Americans still felt a kinship with the people of Great Britain, and had appealed in vain to the prominent among them, as well as to Parliament, to convince the King to relax his more objectionable policies toward the colonies. The next section represents disappointment that these attempts had been unsuccessful.
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
In the final section, the signers assert that there exist conditions under which people must change their government, that the British have produced such conditions, and by necessity the colonies must throw off political ties with the British Crown and become independent states. The conclusion incorporates language from Lee's resolution of independence that had been passed on July 2.
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
POST 24 NEWS AND VIEWS, JUNE 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, June 3, 6:30p
E-Board Meeting, June 10, 7p
ALR Meeting, June 13, 9a
SAL Meeting, June 17, 6:30p
Post Meeting, June 24, 7p
Convention, June 19-21, Glendale AZ
*A poem taught in American classrooms nearly a century ago.
Reprinted 1995 by AMVETS, 4647 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, Maryland 20706-9961
RAGGED OLD FLAG
Johnny Cash
I walked through a county courthouse square,
"You see, we got a little hole in that flag there
"And it almost fell at the Alamo
"On Flanders Field in World War I
"She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,
"And the government for which she stands
"So we raise her up every morning,
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, June 3, 6:30p
E-Board Meeting, June 10, 7p
ALR Meeting, June 13, 9a
SAL Meeting, June 17, 6:30p
Post Meeting, June 24, 7p
Convention, June 19-21, Glendale AZ
Pot Luck, Monday, June 1, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share. The theme is hot and cold salads.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee $3.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish! Bingo will be dark in July.
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p.
Flag Day Ceremony will take place Sunday, June 14, 2008, at 6:30p in the rear parking lot.
A Salute to the Buffalo Soldiers, June 12-14, presented by the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
In recognition of outstanding Leadership and Service, as a member of The American Legion, benefiting our Community, State and Nation, I, Frank Molina, Commander of the American Legion, Post 24, Department of Arizona proudly announce the selection of Michael Stout for Legionnaire of the Year, 2008 – 2009. Michael’s dedication to the Post and it’s members is extraordinary and beyond expectation.
Mike has served as First Vice Commander since 2007, has served on the executive board and is a member of the American Legion’s Forty and Eight. He is a member of the Post Color Guard and co-chaired our golf tournament committee. He works tirelessly for Bingo and for our Blind Veterans of Tucson. Mike formed a Cub Scout Unit, supported by the Post. If someone needs a ride to a doctor appointment or if the shed needs cleaned, Mike will make it happen. He is our general “go-to” guy when you need something done, and he gets it done, quietly and efficiently.
Congratulations Michael on this well deserved honor!
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dierdre Nye
May was a good month for our Auxiliary here at Roy Fourr in Tombstone. Our new officers are Deirdre Nye, President. Sandi Freeman, 1st Vice President. Susan Schubert, 2nd Vice President. Ann Graves, Chaplain. Lillian Hritz, Historian. Ann Bliss, Sargent at Arms. Jerre Johnson, Treasurer. Sandy Wilson, Secretary. Mary Jo Burns, E-Board. Phyllis Deloia, E-Board.
Our weekly fund-raiser Slingo has been a great success thanks to our Slingo Chairman Ann Bliss, and the many dedicated members that have enabled our coffers to gradually fill again. Please ladies sign up to work Slingo as we will continue with our efforts throughout the summer.
May 15th found many branches of our Post escorting the Historical Remains of over 50 Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers and dependants, from 1860 to the 1884 that were found in Tucson during excavation. They were to be re interned at The Veterans Cemetery in Sierra Vista the next day, it was wonderful to see so many motorcycles in attendance. The American Legion Auxiliary was also thanked for their escort services.
Walter J. Meyer students from the 4th and 5th grade entered The Auxiliary’s Poppy Poster Contest. Thank you for your winning Posters, Gabriella, Sonnie, Izzie, Kayla, Sylvie and Analysia. We were able to display them in the Post Office thanks to the great temporary Post Master James. He is scanning them to make stamps so the parents can purchase them, as well as the large American Legion Auxiliary poster that was a conglomerate of all of the children's posters along with the poem In Flanders Field. Poppy donations were astounding, thanks for a magnificent effort Ladies. The donations will help our Veterans and their families. Thank you every one.
It was wonderful to see so many veterans signatures on the P.O.W. car that was parked in front of The American Legion Post 24, during our Memorial Day Ceremony.
This year we were able to give out seven Scholarships. They are; Amanda Hatfield graduating from Buena high School for $500.00, Katherine Young and Dakota Sands were given $500.00 Scholarships at the Tombstone High School Graduation, also at the Tombstone High School, recipients of four $250.00 scholarships went to Justina Davis, Lauren Devere, William Don Dickey II and Natanya Lund. We wish them all well in their adventures as adults.
Well done and thank you to Dee Dee Molina, decorating Chairman and her Committee, the Post looks very Patriotic.
It is not too early to remind every one of our upcoming Annual Balloon Pop over the 4th of July weekend. Watch for flyers and times. This is a fund-raiser with all proceeds going to The Children's Christmas Party. We are starting to collect prizes and raffle donations. Please drop off items C/o The Auxiliary or contact Sandi Freeman at 508 2737.
Our next meeting will be June the 3rd. We will be going dark for July and August. We will resume meeting in September. Pot Luck however will continue throughout the summer, June’s pot Luck theme is hot and cold salads.
Due to many unseen circumstances our fund-raiser “Bizarre Bazaar” has been moved from the Spring to the Fall. We will be voting on an exact date at our next meeting.
The Delegates representing our American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 at Convention are. Deirdre Nye, Sandi Freeman, Susan Schubert, Ann Graves, Ann Bliss and our member Sencie Patchin who is not only a Unit Past President she is our District 3 President.
God Bless
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The next ALR meeting is 13 JUN at 0900
We had a great turn out for the Historical Soldiers Interment Service and Observance on 15 and 16 May. Due to the ALR Post 24 support, we were presented with a commemorative flag from the era. We have some very good photos on our web page from the Historical Soldiers Interment Ride. The link is…http://www.azlegionriders.org/
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
Thanks to a grant from the Ft. Huachucha Thrift Store, The Veterans' Outpost has a phone! 457-2232. Call anytime as the phone will be forwarded to a competent person if no one is in the office.
The Sierra Vista VA Clinic was originally designed and staffed for a caseload of 2000 patients. Their current caseload is 6000 patients. This may help us understand why appointments are being set for what feels like the far future. But, it doesn't solve the problem. If you feel you need to be seen by a physician sooner than your scheduled appointment, there are several options. 1) Call the clinic and ask to be put on a waiting list for a cancellation with your doctor. 2) Call the clinic and speak to the Triage Nurse about getting seen sooner. 3) Call the VA Hospital in Tucson and speak to the Patient Advocate. If none of this helps, your only options are to wait, or to go to the emergency room at the Tucson VA. Of course, you alone can make this decision based on the severity of your symptoms. By all means, if you cannot make a scheduled clinic appointment, call to reschedule. Someone is waiting to take your spot.
One person at the Sierra Vista VA Clinic that a patient can get in to see almost immediately is Bob Pilcher, the new VA Addiction Therapist. He is also extremely responsive about calling back. With his permission, here's how to contact him: call 459-1529 and ask for him by name, or extension 3474.
If you, or someone you know has been adversely affected by Agent Orange please call me at the Veterans' Outpost. The Order of the Silver Rose wishes to honor you, even if the VA doesn't recognize your injury. I am preparing to send our Tombstone area applications to the Order and do not wish to leave anyone out.
DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
The District Officers remain the same for 2009-2010. They are President Sencie Patchin, Vice President Jennie Molina, Chaplain Ann Graves and Historian Sherrie Tucker.
The next District Meeting will be held in Douglas on July 12, 2009 at 1:30PM. Installation of Officers will be held at this time.
Don’t forget Convention in June 19, 20, 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Hotel, 9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale 623-937-3700.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful and productive year and that you all are looking forward to another rewarding year.
Sincerely,
Sencie Patchin
District 3 President
2008-2009
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
A motion was made to allow the Food Bank to have a fund raising dance/party with no charges on September 12th. Motion passed.
A motion was made to make BINGO dark for the month of July. Motion passed.
Discussion: The 2nd vice will receive bids to have signs made and posted, (3) “PARKING FOR AMERICAN LEGION CUSTOMERS ONLY”. Please remember, Bartender, Kitchen, Adjutant and Commander parking spots are for those individuals only. Please be courteous, do not park in these assigned spaces.
Four students were evaluated for scholarships in the amount of $200.00. The recipients are, Brock Willsey, Natanya Lund, Amanda Hatfield, and Lauren Devere. A motion was made and passed and was approved by the general membership.
Discussion: Doc, from the thrift store, is seeking support for a youth band for Tombstone. The Legion has pledged support of this worthwhile endeavor.
HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY
James Fought and Carol Ramsey June 3, Harry Bouton and Julia Goodman June 4, Kathy Smith June 6, Steve Phillips and Gene Simpson June 10, Tom McClure June 12, US Army (1775) June 14, William Charon and Ron Rogers June 15, Jake Gessner June 16, Elaine Perry June 22, Dick Bauer June 23, George Jones and John Escarcega June 25, Sharon Harris June 28, Cathy Traywick June 29.
SICK CALL
Van Curtis has recently had a stoke. A sign up sheet is at the club to volunteer to take Van to doctor appointments. Please remember Van, Evelyn Holder and John Satterfield in your prayers.
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be June 26. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
In Remembrance of Flag Day
Presented here are poems that have been assembled with a patriotic heart for all.
Additional flag information can be found at http://www.usflag.org/
The Republic From "The Building Of The Ship"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State!
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee $3.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish! Bingo will be dark in July.
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p.
Flag Day Ceremony will take place Sunday, June 14, 2008, at 6:30p in the rear parking lot.
A Salute to the Buffalo Soldiers, June 12-14, presented by the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
In recognition of outstanding Leadership and Service, as a member of The American Legion, benefiting our Community, State and Nation, I, Frank Molina, Commander of the American Legion, Post 24, Department of Arizona proudly announce the selection of Michael Stout for Legionnaire of the Year, 2008 – 2009. Michael’s dedication to the Post and it’s members is extraordinary and beyond expectation.
Mike has served as First Vice Commander since 2007, has served on the executive board and is a member of the American Legion’s Forty and Eight. He is a member of the Post Color Guard and co-chaired our golf tournament committee. He works tirelessly for Bingo and for our Blind Veterans of Tucson. Mike formed a Cub Scout Unit, supported by the Post. If someone needs a ride to a doctor appointment or if the shed needs cleaned, Mike will make it happen. He is our general “go-to” guy when you need something done, and he gets it done, quietly and efficiently.
Congratulations Michael on this well deserved honor!
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dierdre Nye
May was a good month for our Auxiliary here at Roy Fourr in Tombstone. Our new officers are Deirdre Nye, President. Sandi Freeman, 1st Vice President. Susan Schubert, 2nd Vice President. Ann Graves, Chaplain. Lillian Hritz, Historian. Ann Bliss, Sargent at Arms. Jerre Johnson, Treasurer. Sandy Wilson, Secretary. Mary Jo Burns, E-Board. Phyllis Deloia, E-Board.
Our weekly fund-raiser Slingo has been a great success thanks to our Slingo Chairman Ann Bliss, and the many dedicated members that have enabled our coffers to gradually fill again. Please ladies sign up to work Slingo as we will continue with our efforts throughout the summer.
May 15th found many branches of our Post escorting the Historical Remains of over 50 Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers and dependants, from 1860 to the 1884 that were found in Tucson during excavation. They were to be re interned at The Veterans Cemetery in Sierra Vista the next day, it was wonderful to see so many motorcycles in attendance. The American Legion Auxiliary was also thanked for their escort services.
Walter J. Meyer students from the 4th and 5th grade entered The Auxiliary’s Poppy Poster Contest. Thank you for your winning Posters, Gabriella, Sonnie, Izzie, Kayla, Sylvie and Analysia. We were able to display them in the Post Office thanks to the great temporary Post Master James. He is scanning them to make stamps so the parents can purchase them, as well as the large American Legion Auxiliary poster that was a conglomerate of all of the children's posters along with the poem In Flanders Field. Poppy donations were astounding, thanks for a magnificent effort Ladies. The donations will help our Veterans and their families. Thank you every one.
It was wonderful to see so many veterans signatures on the P.O.W. car that was parked in front of The American Legion Post 24, during our Memorial Day Ceremony.
This year we were able to give out seven Scholarships. They are; Amanda Hatfield graduating from Buena high School for $500.00, Katherine Young and Dakota Sands were given $500.00 Scholarships at the Tombstone High School Graduation, also at the Tombstone High School, recipients of four $250.00 scholarships went to Justina Davis, Lauren Devere, William Don Dickey II and Natanya Lund. We wish them all well in their adventures as adults.
Well done and thank you to Dee Dee Molina, decorating Chairman and her Committee, the Post looks very Patriotic.
It is not too early to remind every one of our upcoming Annual Balloon Pop over the 4th of July weekend. Watch for flyers and times. This is a fund-raiser with all proceeds going to The Children's Christmas Party. We are starting to collect prizes and raffle donations. Please drop off items C/o The Auxiliary or contact Sandi Freeman at 508 2737.
Our next meeting will be June the 3rd. We will be going dark for July and August. We will resume meeting in September. Pot Luck however will continue throughout the summer, June’s pot Luck theme is hot and cold salads.
Due to many unseen circumstances our fund-raiser “Bizarre Bazaar” has been moved from the Spring to the Fall. We will be voting on an exact date at our next meeting.
The Delegates representing our American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 at Convention are. Deirdre Nye, Sandi Freeman, Susan Schubert, Ann Graves, Ann Bliss and our member Sencie Patchin who is not only a Unit Past President she is our District 3 President.
God Bless
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The next ALR meeting is 13 JUN at 0900
We had a great turn out for the Historical Soldiers Interment Service and Observance on 15 and 16 May. Due to the ALR Post 24 support, we were presented with a commemorative flag from the era. We have some very good photos on our web page from the Historical Soldiers Interment Ride. The link is…http://www.azlegionriders.org/
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
Thanks to a grant from the Ft. Huachucha Thrift Store, The Veterans' Outpost has a phone! 457-2232. Call anytime as the phone will be forwarded to a competent person if no one is in the office.
The Sierra Vista VA Clinic was originally designed and staffed for a caseload of 2000 patients. Their current caseload is 6000 patients. This may help us understand why appointments are being set for what feels like the far future. But, it doesn't solve the problem. If you feel you need to be seen by a physician sooner than your scheduled appointment, there are several options. 1) Call the clinic and ask to be put on a waiting list for a cancellation with your doctor. 2) Call the clinic and speak to the Triage Nurse about getting seen sooner. 3) Call the VA Hospital in Tucson and speak to the Patient Advocate. If none of this helps, your only options are to wait, or to go to the emergency room at the Tucson VA. Of course, you alone can make this decision based on the severity of your symptoms. By all means, if you cannot make a scheduled clinic appointment, call to reschedule. Someone is waiting to take your spot.
One person at the Sierra Vista VA Clinic that a patient can get in to see almost immediately is Bob Pilcher, the new VA Addiction Therapist. He is also extremely responsive about calling back. With his permission, here's how to contact him: call 459-1529 and ask for him by name, or extension 3474.
If you, or someone you know has been adversely affected by Agent Orange please call me at the Veterans' Outpost. The Order of the Silver Rose wishes to honor you, even if the VA doesn't recognize your injury. I am preparing to send our Tombstone area applications to the Order and do not wish to leave anyone out.
DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
The District Officers remain the same for 2009-2010. They are President Sencie Patchin, Vice President Jennie Molina, Chaplain Ann Graves and Historian Sherrie Tucker.
The next District Meeting will be held in Douglas on July 12, 2009 at 1:30PM. Installation of Officers will be held at this time.
Don’t forget Convention in June 19, 20, 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Hotel, 9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale 623-937-3700.
I hope that everyone had a wonderful and productive year and that you all are looking forward to another rewarding year.
Sincerely,
Sencie Patchin
District 3 President
2008-2009
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
A motion was made to allow the Food Bank to have a fund raising dance/party with no charges on September 12th. Motion passed.
A motion was made to make BINGO dark for the month of July. Motion passed.
Discussion: The 2nd vice will receive bids to have signs made and posted, (3) “PARKING FOR AMERICAN LEGION CUSTOMERS ONLY”. Please remember, Bartender, Kitchen, Adjutant and Commander parking spots are for those individuals only. Please be courteous, do not park in these assigned spaces.
Four students were evaluated for scholarships in the amount of $200.00. The recipients are, Brock Willsey, Natanya Lund, Amanda Hatfield, and Lauren Devere. A motion was made and passed and was approved by the general membership.
Discussion: Doc, from the thrift store, is seeking support for a youth band for Tombstone. The Legion has pledged support of this worthwhile endeavor.
HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY
James Fought and Carol Ramsey June 3, Harry Bouton and Julia Goodman June 4, Kathy Smith June 6, Steve Phillips and Gene Simpson June 10, Tom McClure June 12, US Army (1775) June 14, William Charon and Ron Rogers June 15, Jake Gessner June 16, Elaine Perry June 22, Dick Bauer June 23, George Jones and John Escarcega June 25, Sharon Harris June 28, Cathy Traywick June 29.
SICK CALL
Van Curtis has recently had a stoke. A sign up sheet is at the club to volunteer to take Van to doctor appointments. Please remember Van, Evelyn Holder and John Satterfield in your prayers.
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be June 26. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
In Remembrance of Flag Day
Presented here are poems that have been assembled with a patriotic heart for all.
Additional flag information can be found at http://www.usflag.org/
The Republic From "The Building Of The Ship"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State!
Sail on, O Union, strong and great!
Humanity with all its fears,
With all the hopes of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate!
We know what Master laid the keel,
What Workmen wrought thy ribs of steel,
Who made each mast, and sail, and rope,
What anvils rang, what hammers beat,
In what forge and what a heat
Were shaped the anchors of thy hope!
Fear not each sudden sound and shock,
'Tis of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the flapping of the sail,
And not a rent made by the gale!
In spite of rock and tempest's roar,
In spite of false lights on the shore,
Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea!
Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee,
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears,
Our faith triumphant o'er our fears,
Are all with thee, - are all with thee!
THE FLAG GOES BY
Henry Holcomb Bennett
Hats off! Along the street there comes
THE FLAG GOES BY
Henry Holcomb Bennett
Hats off! Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky:
Hats off! The flag is passing by!
Blue and crimson and white it shines,
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines.
Hats off! The colors before us fly,
But more than the flag is passing by.
Sea-fights and land-fights, grim and great,
Fought to make and to save the State:
Weary marches and sinking ships;
Cheers of victory on dying lips;
Days of plenty and years of peace;
March of a strong land's swift increase;
Equal justice, right, and law,
Stately honor and reverend awe;
Sign of a nation, great and strong
Toward her people from foreign wrong:
Pride and glory and honor,--all
Live in the colours to stand or fall.
Hats off! Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high:
Hats off! The Flag is passing by!
O Flag of our Union
O flag of our Union,
O Flag of our Union
O flag of our Union,
To you we'll be true,
To your red and white stripes,
And your stars on the blue;
The emblem of freedom,
The symbol of right,
We children salute you,
O flag fair and bright!
*A poem taught in American classrooms nearly a century ago.
Reprinted 1995 by AMVETS, 4647 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, Maryland 20706-9961
RAGGED OLD FLAG
Johnny Cash
I walked through a county courthouse square,
On a park bench an old man was sitting there.
I said, "Your old courthouse is kinda run down."
He said, "Naw, it'll do for our little town.
"I said, "Your flagpole has leaned a little bit,
And that's a Ragged Old Flag you got hanging on it.
He said, "Have a seat", and I sat down.
"Is this the first time you've been to our little town?
"I said, "I think it is."
He said, "I don't like to brag,
But we're kinda proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
"You see, we got a little hole in that flag there
When Washington took it across the Delaware.
And it got powder-burned the night Francis Scott Key
Sat watching it writing _Oh Say Can You See_.
And it got a bad rip in New Orleans
With Packingham and Jackson tuggin' at its seams."
"And it almost fell at the Alamo
Beside the Texas flag, but she waved on through.
She got cut with a sword at Chancellorsville
And she got cut again at Shiloh Hill.
There was Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, and Bragg,
And the south wind blew hard on that Ragged Old Flag."
"On Flanders Field in World War I
She got a big hole from a Bertha gun.
She turned blood red in World War II
She hung limp and low by the time it was through.
She was in Korea and Vietnam.
She went where she was sent by her Uncle Sam."
"She waved from our ships upon the briny foam,
And now they've about quit waving her back here at home.
In her own good land she's been abused --
She's been burned, dishonored, denied and refused."
"And the government for which she stands
Is scandalized throughout the land.
And she's getting threadbare and wearing thin,
But she's in good shape for the shape she's in.
'Cause she's been through the fire before
And I believe she can take a whole lot more."
"So we raise her up every morning,
Take her down every night.
We don't let her touch the ground
And we fold her up right.
On second thought I DO like to brag,
'Cause I'm mighty proud of that Ragged Old Flag."
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day 2009
American Legion Members meet at the Tombstone Cemetery at 6am and placed flags and poppies on the graves of veterans and Legion Members. 
Memorial to Roy Fourr and all Veterans
American Legion Firing Squad, left to right, Anthony Molina, Russ Freeman and Chuck Sperry.
Bugler and Firing Squad Commander Chuck Klein
Color Guard, left to right, Sandi Freeman, Ann Bliss, Jeff Badger, Al Jepsen, Barb Klein and Don Aiton.
Unit President Dierdre Nye and Chaplin Anna Graves place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial.
Color Guard Tony Perrotti and Don Aiton stand ready prior to the 11am service at the Post.
Post Chaplin Dick Perry leads a prayer.
District President Sencie Patchin provides opening emarks.
Unit President Dierdre Nye provides additional remarks.
Post 24 firing squad and the 21 gun salute.
Taps.
Unit Chaplin reads the closing prayer.
Thank you Post and Unit 24 participants for a memorable and touching tribute to our veterans.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Historical Soldiers' Relocation Ceremony
Our American Legion Riders' joined forces with numerous groups to ecsort the remains of soldiers from the 1860's to the 1880's who died protecting the then Arizona Territory. The escort took place from Tucson to the Southern Arizona Veterans Cemetery on May 15. An internment ceremony took place the next day. Approximately 200
bikes road the course, leading the flag draped remains which were carried in 2 large trucks. Each casket was draped with the 35 star flag of the period.
Here are some pictures of the 2 day event.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
POST 24 NEWS AND VIEWS
MAY 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Kim Scott
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, May 6, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, May 9, 9a
E-Board Meeting, May 13, 7p
Marine Corps League, May 17, 2p
SAL Meeting, May 20, 6:30p
Memorial Day Services, May 25
Post Meeting, May 27, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, May 4, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share. The theme is Mexican.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6:00p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p.
Memorial Day Services;
Flag and poppy placement at the cemetery will take place at 6a. A memorial service, wreath laying, 21 gun salute and taps will follow at 8a with breakfast at the Post to follow. A ceremony will take place at the Post at 11a. Poppy and flag removal will take place at 6p.
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dierdre Nye
May, many Mays ago, there were children dancing around maypoles in the streets. That tradition is gone, the Fairy Queen, on Earth shall be seen, no, we do not see Fairy Queens any more. There is one tradition that we have that is ever constant and that is The American Legion Auxiliary’s, "helping Veterans, their families and our community". Our members do this every day. It is a great organization and many new members have joined just to help.
The Spousal Support group meets every Monday at 7:pm. at The Veterans Outpost, 121 S. 4th Street Tombstone. Many wives and girlfriends have a difficult time relating to their husbands on returning from combat. Some of the wives of the Vietnam era are still facing difficulties.
Nancy Sperry, Susan Fox Smith and Deirdre Nye went to Walter J. Meyer School Tuesday the 28th to teach the second and third grade about the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance. The children watched a movie called "For Which it Stands", they learned how to respect the Flag of The United States. They were given a booklet on how to display and respect the Living Symbol of Our Great Republic. The movie is full of information and history, and they loved it. Then there was George, a great little cartoon character that helped them learn the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance. They were each given a poppy to wear, they learned why they wear it, who makes them and what happens to the donations. Our Auxiliary also included in their package a ruler with the faces of the Presidents of The United States, a comic book called I Pledge Allegiance and a Flag of The United States. We have been asked to do it again next year. Flag day is June the 14th.
Monday the 4th of May has a Mexican theme. The taco meat will be supplied by the Auxiliary.
Wednesday May the 6th we will be electing Officers and Executive Board Members. The Election Committee has their Slate ready, however it is not too late for those who think that they can make a difference and help us more, to be nominated. We have accomplished much this past year, this coming year lets go for some awards, we will start early, perhaps an award Chairman is in order with a monthly meeting, some thing to think about.
God Bless.
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The ALR Post 24 will have our next meeting at 0900 on 9 May. We will go on a ride to Douglas for the Border to Border rally. On 15 May the ALR Post 24 will ride in the relocation of over 50 Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers and dependents, from 1860 to 1884, to the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s new Historical Memorial Section. The time of departure from Post 24 is 0900 15 May 09.
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
For any veteran who wishes to visit the WWII Memorial:
The Honor Flight Network will pay for a vet's flight to and fromWashington D.C. to visit the WWII memorial. For terminally ill vetsrequiring assistance, a sponsor may be assigned at no cost to the vetto accompany him or her to and from their home to the memorial.
To learn more:http://us.mc1108.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@honorflight.org www.honorflight.orgPhone # 937 521 2400 (9 AM - 5 PM EST)Honor Flight, Inc.300 East Auburn Ave.Springfield, Ohio 45505
DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
The next District 3 meeting will be May 9th (Saturday) at 11:30AM at Post 52 in Sierra Vista. Please attend as there will be nominations for District 3 Officers and then Elections.
Following the meeting there will be a picnic at the park across the street from Post 52. The Auxiliary members have been asked to bring deserts and other items not needing to be kept hot or cold.
Don’t forget that convention will be in Glendale June 19th thru the 21st. For more information on the convention check with your Unit President or call me at 520-457-3749.
God Bless America.
Marine Corps League
Bill Pakinkis
The Wild West Detachment Marine Corps League meets every 2nd Sunday of the Month, at 2:00 P.M, (Unless otherwise noted).
But, due to Mother's Day on 10 May, (the 2nd Sunday) the regular General Membership Meeting has been re-scheduled for 17 May, at 2:00 P.M.
Membership in the Marine Corps League is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Former Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen who served at least 90 days on Active Duty.
Associate membership is also available. For any additional information you can contact Detachment Commandant, Frank Sutherland at 249-2120, or Past Department
Commandant, Bill Pakinkis at 457-3511.
"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE"
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Elections have taken place. Congratulations to the following officers; Commander Frank Molina, First Vice Michael Stout, Second Vice David Weed, Finance Officer Jim Burns and two year term Executive Committee Members Terry Weipricht and Ronald Cole.
A request from Justine Bayne for help with a school trip was approved. The following improvements have been discussed and approved; cleaning of the ramada, new exit signs, new stool in the ladies room, exhaust fan in the club room, repairs to the freezer and drip flashing in the kitchen and signs for the parking lot.
HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY
Irma Escarcega May 10, Jerre Johnson and Kay Scott May 16, Gary Reroest May 20, Ronald Henry May 23, Ed Johnson May 26, Tom Kern, Jerry Goggins May 28, Mary Field and Jerome Richardson May 30.
A HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.
In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael replied with her own poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms. Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy" Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.
Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
There are a few notable exceptions. Since the late 50's on the Thursday before Memorial Day, the 1,200 soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry place small American flags at each of the more than 260,000 gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery. They then patrol 24 hours a day during the weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing. In 1951, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of St. Louis began placing flags on the 150,000 graves at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery as an annual Good Turn, a practice that continues to this day. More recently, beginning in 1998, on the Saturday before the observed day for Memorial Day, the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Marye's Heights (the Luminaria Program). And in 2004, Washington D.C. held its first Memorial Day parade in over 60 years.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."
The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.
But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
On January 19, 1999 Senator Inouye introduced bill S 189 to the Senate which proposes to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th instead of "the last Monday in May". On April 19, 1999 Representative Gibbons introduced the bill to the House (H.R. 1474). The bills were referred the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Government Reform.
In Flanders Fields
MAY 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Kim Scott
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, May 6, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, May 9, 9a
E-Board Meeting, May 13, 7p
Marine Corps League, May 17, 2p
SAL Meeting, May 20, 6:30p
Memorial Day Services, May 25
Post Meeting, May 27, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, May 4, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share. The theme is Mexican.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6:00p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p.
Memorial Day Services;
Flag and poppy placement at the cemetery will take place at 6a. A memorial service, wreath laying, 21 gun salute and taps will follow at 8a with breakfast at the Post to follow. A ceremony will take place at the Post at 11a. Poppy and flag removal will take place at 6p.
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dierdre Nye
May, many Mays ago, there were children dancing around maypoles in the streets. That tradition is gone, the Fairy Queen, on Earth shall be seen, no, we do not see Fairy Queens any more. There is one tradition that we have that is ever constant and that is The American Legion Auxiliary’s, "helping Veterans, their families and our community". Our members do this every day. It is a great organization and many new members have joined just to help.
The Spousal Support group meets every Monday at 7:pm. at The Veterans Outpost, 121 S. 4th Street Tombstone. Many wives and girlfriends have a difficult time relating to their husbands on returning from combat. Some of the wives of the Vietnam era are still facing difficulties.
Nancy Sperry, Susan Fox Smith and Deirdre Nye went to Walter J. Meyer School Tuesday the 28th to teach the second and third grade about the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance. The children watched a movie called "For Which it Stands", they learned how to respect the Flag of The United States. They were given a booklet on how to display and respect the Living Symbol of Our Great Republic. The movie is full of information and history, and they loved it. Then there was George, a great little cartoon character that helped them learn the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance. They were each given a poppy to wear, they learned why they wear it, who makes them and what happens to the donations. Our Auxiliary also included in their package a ruler with the faces of the Presidents of The United States, a comic book called I Pledge Allegiance and a Flag of The United States. We have been asked to do it again next year. Flag day is June the 14th.
Monday the 4th of May has a Mexican theme. The taco meat will be supplied by the Auxiliary.
Wednesday May the 6th we will be electing Officers and Executive Board Members. The Election Committee has their Slate ready, however it is not too late for those who think that they can make a difference and help us more, to be nominated. We have accomplished much this past year, this coming year lets go for some awards, we will start early, perhaps an award Chairman is in order with a monthly meeting, some thing to think about.
God Bless.
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The ALR Post 24 will have our next meeting at 0900 on 9 May. We will go on a ride to Douglas for the Border to Border rally. On 15 May the ALR Post 24 will ride in the relocation of over 50 Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers and dependents, from 1860 to 1884, to the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery’s new Historical Memorial Section. The time of departure from Post 24 is 0900 15 May 09.
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
For any veteran who wishes to visit the WWII Memorial:
The Honor Flight Network will pay for a vet's flight to and fromWashington D.C. to visit the WWII memorial. For terminally ill vetsrequiring assistance, a sponsor may be assigned at no cost to the vetto accompany him or her to and from their home to the memorial.
To learn more:http://us.mc1108.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@honorflight.org www.honorflight.orgPhone # 937 521 2400 (9 AM - 5 PM EST)Honor Flight, Inc.300 East Auburn Ave.Springfield, Ohio 45505
DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
The next District 3 meeting will be May 9th (Saturday) at 11:30AM at Post 52 in Sierra Vista. Please attend as there will be nominations for District 3 Officers and then Elections.
Following the meeting there will be a picnic at the park across the street from Post 52. The Auxiliary members have been asked to bring deserts and other items not needing to be kept hot or cold.
Don’t forget that convention will be in Glendale June 19th thru the 21st. For more information on the convention check with your Unit President or call me at 520-457-3749.
God Bless America.
Marine Corps League
Bill Pakinkis
The Wild West Detachment Marine Corps League meets every 2nd Sunday of the Month, at 2:00 P.M, (Unless otherwise noted).
But, due to Mother's Day on 10 May, (the 2nd Sunday) the regular General Membership Meeting has been re-scheduled for 17 May, at 2:00 P.M.
Membership in the Marine Corps League is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, Former Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen who served at least 90 days on Active Duty.
Associate membership is also available. For any additional information you can contact Detachment Commandant, Frank Sutherland at 249-2120, or Past Department
Commandant, Bill Pakinkis at 457-3511.
"ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE"
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Elections have taken place. Congratulations to the following officers; Commander Frank Molina, First Vice Michael Stout, Second Vice David Weed, Finance Officer Jim Burns and two year term Executive Committee Members Terry Weipricht and Ronald Cole.
A request from Justine Bayne for help with a school trip was approved. The following improvements have been discussed and approved; cleaning of the ramada, new exit signs, new stool in the ladies room, exhaust fan in the club room, repairs to the freezer and drip flashing in the kitchen and signs for the parking lot.
HAPPY MAY BIRTHDAY
Irma Escarcega May 10, Jerre Johnson and Kay Scott May 16, Gary Reroest May 20, Ronald Henry May 23, Ed Johnson May 26, Tom Kern, Jerry Goggins May 28, Mary Field and Jerome Richardson May 30.
A HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.
In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael replied with her own poem:
We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.
She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms. Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. This tradition spread to other countries. In 1921, the Franco-American Children's League sold poppies nationally to benefit war orphans of France and Belgium. The League disbanded a year later and Madam Guerin approached the VFW for help. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their "Buddy" Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948 the US Post Office honored Ms Michael for her role in founding the National Poppy movement by issuing a red 3 cent postage stamp with her likeness on it.
Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
There are a few notable exceptions. Since the late 50's on the Thursday before Memorial Day, the 1,200 soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry place small American flags at each of the more than 260,000 gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery. They then patrol 24 hours a day during the weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing. In 1951, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of St. Louis began placing flags on the 150,000 graves at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery as an annual Good Turn, a practice that continues to this day. More recently, beginning in 1998, on the Saturday before the observed day for Memorial Day, the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park on Marye's Heights (the Luminaria Program). And in 2004, Washington D.C. held its first Memorial Day parade in over 60 years.
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps."
The Moment of Remembrance is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their all in service to their country.
But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. Many feel that when Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day. As the VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day address: "Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
On January 19, 1999 Senator Inouye introduced bill S 189 to the Senate which proposes to restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th instead of "the last Monday in May". On April 19, 1999 Representative Gibbons introduced the bill to the House (H.R. 1474). The bills were referred the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Government Reform.
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1915.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
http://www.usmemorialday.org/
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
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FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be May 28. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Tombstone Old West Founders Day Parade
American Legion Color Guard and Marchers 
The American Legion Color Guard always leads the way in every parade. Left to right, Russ Freeman, Mike McKay, Frank Molina, Chuck Klein, Don Aiton
Auxiliary Members Ann Bliss and Nancy Sperry.
Dierdre Nye and Barbara Klein
Tony, Mid and Dee Dee at the wheel50 Years of Marching, Tombstone Old West Founders Day Parade
Don Aiton, Ernie and DeeDee Molina decorate the golf cart Tony Perotti will ride in the parade.
Tony, Mid Fox and Dee Dee Molina, ready for the parade.
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