Ricky Gilleland, Stafford, Va., has collected nearly 1,000 names and photos for a database of US military members killed in the war on terror and buried in Arlington’s Section 60. The 16-year-old, who hopes to attend the Naval Academy, posts the records online at this place.
Click on "this place" to see the online database. This is an amazing project for a teenager to take upon himself and many veterans' relatives will appreciate the time and effort that he put into this project. We still have many young men and women who are aware of the sacrifices of our country's veterans who have given their all to protect our basic human rights that we take for granted quite often.
Remember to pause at 3 PM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, in reverence to our fallen comrades and patriots. God bless them and God bless the USA.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
CHICKEN BBQ
CHICKEN BBQ
SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION
at Wm. S. Monaghan Post 268
69 West Bridge Street
Oswego, NY
Saturday May 28, 2011
from noon till sold out.
$8.00
includes 1/2 chicken,
salt potatoes, mac salad,
baked beans, roll.
Takeouts available.
Call 342-4927
to place orders.
Will deliver in Oswego.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
BOYS/GIRLS STATE 2011
The Annual Boys/Girls State Dinner and Orientation will be held on Sunday, May 15th at Prior-Stock Post 1552 in Hannibal, NY.
Each year this event is held at a different Oswego County post to introduce the year's candidates and to give them a brief orientation on what to expect at their respective session.
Last year's boys and girls will be present to give their impressions of the program as well as to advise the new candidates as to what to take with them.
2010 candidates from last year were:
Girls State - Samantha Chestnut, Mexico HS, sponsor was Oswego Unit 268;
Kelsey Darou, Sandy Creek HS, sponsor Pulaski Unit 358;
Margaret Williams, Pulaski HS, sponsor Parish Unit 601.
Boys State:
Eric T. Bzdick, sponsor Parish Post 601;
Benjamin Brooklins, Cleveland Post 858;
Garrett P. Claffey, Central Square Post 915;
Tyler J. Darby, Oswego Post 268/Altmar Post 1435;
Gregory D. Gelsi, Hannibal Post 1552;
Dylan M. Gilman, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob E. Halsey, Pulaski Post 358;
Alan P. Harvey, Parish Post 601;
Jake E. Hilton, Central Square Post 915;
Carl M. Hurd, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob Martin, Cleveland Post 858;
Zach A. Matthie, Williamstown Post 1128;
Kirkland P. Nagy, Pulaski Post 358;
Anthony J. Nappa, Hannibal Post 1552;
Tyler T. St. Onge, Hannibal Post 1552;
Talor J. Sheldon, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob C. Steckel, Central Square Post 915;
Jacob D. Sullivan, Mexico/New Haven Posts 384/1532;
James F. Wright, Hannibal Post 1552.
2011 CANDIDATES:
GIRLS STATE:
Brooke Benedetto, APW HS, Pulaski Unit 358;
Allison Miller, Sandy Creek HS; Cleveland Unit 858;
Erika Markel, Central Square HS; Central Square Unit 915.
BOYS STATE:
Mitchell Jones, Central Square Post 915;
Jacob Fortune, Central Square Post 915;
John Cymbryla, Central Square Post 915;
Nicholas Baker, Central Square Post 915;
Dillan Purdy, Central Square Post 915;
Darryl Rupert, Hannibal Post 1552;
Michael LaClair, Hannibal Post 1552;
Alex Whitcomb, Hannibal Post 1552;
Justin Schmidt, Hannibal Post 1552;
Taylor Scranton, Pulaski Post 358;
Jonathan Pastuf, Pulaski Post 358;
Joseph Cambareri, Pulaski Post 358;
Ryan King, Pulaski Post 358;
Devin Borland, Pulaski Post 358;
Douglas Hilpot, Phoenix Auxiliary Unit 418;
Kyle Gelnett, Cleveland Post 858;
Gregory Hale, Williamstown Post 1128;
Zachery Britton, Parish Post 601;
Cooper Sheldon, New Haven Post 1532.
There will be a social hour and picture taking at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM, prepared by the Prior-Stock Auxiliary Unit 1552 of Hannibal.
Following dinner will be a brief program introducing the candidates and their parents. All Legionnaires and Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion are welcome and urged to attend this annual function of our county.
2009 Boys State Attendees w/ Co. Cmdr. Richard Palmer
and Boys State Chairman James Ellis (May 2010)
Each year this event is held at a different Oswego County post to introduce the year's candidates and to give them a brief orientation on what to expect at their respective session.
Last year's boys and girls will be present to give their impressions of the program as well as to advise the new candidates as to what to take with them.
Co. Auxiliary President Elaine Johnson, Girls State candidate,
Betty Rowlee, Girls State Chairman for Oswego County (May 2010)
2010 candidates from last year were:
Girls State - Samantha Chestnut, Mexico HS, sponsor was Oswego Unit 268;
Kelsey Darou, Sandy Creek HS, sponsor Pulaski Unit 358;
Margaret Williams, Pulaski HS, sponsor Parish Unit 601.
Boys State:
Eric T. Bzdick, sponsor Parish Post 601;
Benjamin Brooklins, Cleveland Post 858;
Garrett P. Claffey, Central Square Post 915;
Tyler J. Darby, Oswego Post 268/Altmar Post 1435;
Gregory D. Gelsi, Hannibal Post 1552;
Dylan M. Gilman, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob E. Halsey, Pulaski Post 358;
Alan P. Harvey, Parish Post 601;
Jake E. Hilton, Central Square Post 915;
Carl M. Hurd, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob Martin, Cleveland Post 858;
Zach A. Matthie, Williamstown Post 1128;
Kirkland P. Nagy, Pulaski Post 358;
Anthony J. Nappa, Hannibal Post 1552;
Tyler T. St. Onge, Hannibal Post 1552;
Talor J. Sheldon, Pulaski Post 358;
Jacob C. Steckel, Central Square Post 915;
Jacob D. Sullivan, Mexico/New Haven Posts 384/1532;
James F. Wright, Hannibal Post 1552.
2011 CANDIDATES:
GIRLS STATE:
Brooke Benedetto, APW HS, Pulaski Unit 358;
Allison Miller, Sandy Creek HS; Cleveland Unit 858;
Erika Markel, Central Square HS; Central Square Unit 915.
BOYS STATE:
Mitchell Jones, Central Square Post 915;
Jacob Fortune, Central Square Post 915;
John Cymbryla, Central Square Post 915;
Nicholas Baker, Central Square Post 915;
Dillan Purdy, Central Square Post 915;
Darryl Rupert, Hannibal Post 1552;
Michael LaClair, Hannibal Post 1552;
Alex Whitcomb, Hannibal Post 1552;
Justin Schmidt, Hannibal Post 1552;
Taylor Scranton, Pulaski Post 358;
Jonathan Pastuf, Pulaski Post 358;
Joseph Cambareri, Pulaski Post 358;
Ryan King, Pulaski Post 358;
Devin Borland, Pulaski Post 358;
Douglas Hilpot, Phoenix Auxiliary Unit 418;
Kyle Gelnett, Cleveland Post 858;
Gregory Hale, Williamstown Post 1128;
Zachery Britton, Parish Post 601;
Cooper Sheldon, New Haven Post 1532.
There will be a social hour and picture taking at 5:00 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM, prepared by the Prior-Stock Auxiliary Unit 1552 of Hannibal.
Following dinner will be a brief program introducing the candidates and their parents. All Legionnaires and Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion are welcome and urged to attend this annual function of our county.
Labels:
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Monday, May 9, 2011
MORE EVENTS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
RUSSELL HORNING UNIT 601
PARISH, NY
ANNUAL
STEAK BAKE
JUNE 4th, 2011
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Draft beer, soda, salads,
beans, salt potatoes, music,
raffles, door prizes
FUN FOR ALL
DONATION:
Advance $13
At door $15
SCALLOPED POTATOES
American Legion Post 268
Oswego Ladies Auxiliary
to hold Scalloped Potatoes
and Ham Dinner
Saturday, May 14th
from 4-7 p.m.
$7.00.
Bake Sale will also be held.
Come on down for
a delicious meal!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
IT'S NOT OVER
The war isn’t over yet
By Steve B. Brooks - May 5, 2011
American Legion National Commander Jimmie Foster speaks to members of the National Executive Committee in Indianapolis during the Spring Meetings. Photo by James V. Carroll
The United States scored a major victory with the killing of Osama bin Laden. But during The American Legion’s Spring National Executive Committee Meetings in Indianapolis May 4-5, National Commander Jimmie L. Foster said the war against terrorism is far from over.
“The death of Osama bin Laden is a testament to the skill and bravery of the SEALS and intelligence operatives that carried out the raid,” Foster told the NEC. “It was an important victory in our global war on terrorism. More than 4,000 American servicemen and women have died and more than 40,000 (have been) wounded while serving in this war.
“The war is still not over, however. The evil ideology that spawned it still exists, and America must remain vigilant against the threats of Radical Islam.”
Part of fighting that war, Foster said, is making sure the servicemembers engaged in it are treated fairly. “We must provide them the resources that they need to succeed,” he said. “Through our programs, our advocacy and our outreach, The American Legion will continue to improve the quality of lives for these heroes and their families.”
That includes making sure U.S. servicemembers receive their full pay on time in the event of a future government shutdown. Plans were made to pay the military retroactively if a shutdown occurred.
“The American Legion issued a statement reminding those affected about the services we offer through Temporary Financial Assistance and the Family Support Network,” Foster said. “But there is only so much we can do. We cannot replace military paychecks. There is legislation in both chambers of Congress that would ensure that servicemembers will be paid on time in the event of future government shutdowns. The bills are H.R. 1297 and S. 777. Paying our troops on time for their outstanding work needs to be the law of the land.”
Also along troop-support lines, Foster shared with the NEC a letter he received from Lt. Gen. George J. Flynn, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Development Command. The base requested, and was provided, equipment from the Legion to start a photography club for recovering Marines and sailors at Wounded Warrior Battalion West at Camp Pendleton.
“Your contribution and commitment of support to the brave men and women who have so courageously defended our great nation during a time of war is truly appreciated,” Flynn wrote. “I am pleased to let you know that the generosity you have shown to our Marines will make a positive difference in their lives.”
Foster said the donation is a perfect example of the Legion carrying out one of its core missions. “Yes, we are a great and influential grassroots lobbying group,” Foster said. “But it is our service – service to God, country and our communities – that sets us apart. We don’t just memorize and recite our Four Pillars – We live them.”
Foster called for Congress to enact legislation that will allow veterans to use Medicare at Department of Veterans Affairs health-care facilities, as well as legislation that will protect the U.S. flag from physical desecration. He also briefed the NEC on a “very productive meeting” with President Barack Obama in the White House on March 28. “Both the president and First Lady seem genuinely committed to improving the lives of military families,” Foster said.
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