American Legion Commander to Boston: We Are All With
You
INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2013)
-- American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz issued the following
statement regarding yesterday’s terrorist attacks at the Boston Marathon:
“I have just contacted The American
Legion Department of Massachusetts offering our condolences to the people of
Boston and those affected by this cowardly attack. I encourage all members of
The American Legion family to remember the victims and their families in their
prayers, to donate blood and to proudly display the flag of the United States
wherever possible. We do not yet know whether the perpetrators of this heinous
act were foreign or domestic, but it is a reminder that the Global War on
Terrorism continues and that Americans must always be vigilant, especially in
large gatherings. If you see suspicious behavior, report it to the
authorities. Again the first responders have performed magnificently. This is a
scene that our troops have been exposed to far too often overseas. The people
from Boston are known for their toughness. Today, we are all Bostonians. God
Bless them all.”
With a current membership of 2.4-million wartime veterans, The American Legion
was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans
affairs, Americanism, and youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment
of their communities through more than 14,000 posts across the nation.
As a mark
of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on
April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, President Obama has issued a
proclamation for the flag to be displayed at half-staff until sunset, April 20,
2013.
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