Legiontown is our town. It is your town. It is America’s town. The ‘Legiontown’ designation occurs where Legion family members dedicate themselves to a cause greater than themselves. It occurs every time Legionnaires visit patients in a VA hospital, or pay final respects during a veteran’s funeral. It occurs when a Legion post converts itself into a make-shift shelter after a weather emergency, or when a post sponsors an amateur baseball team that teaches young people sportsmanship. Legiontown members live by the words of Legionnaire and former president John F. Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
Legiontown is The American Legion. In the words of country music artist Michael Peterson: “It’s who we are.” Thousands of Legiontowns are in the United States and overseas. They provide service to troops, young people, communities and veterans. Found here are just some of their stories. Help us make this Legiontown, USA, Web site complete. Please create an account and submit a story and photo of your post, squadron or unit explaining why it deserves to be called a “Legiontown.” Because all articles are subject to review, it may take up to 1 business day for them to appear.
On Thursday, 23 June 2011, combat wounded veteran Steve Frye of Newport attended a Memorial Service at the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York, along with his recently issue service dog.
Sitting together at a long table in front of more than 50 family members and fellow veterans, eight World War II veterans were recognized and honored in a ceremony Saturday, June 11.
Sam DiFeo, was the Grand Marshall for the Danville Memorial Day parade. He is a Danville resident and a Pearl Harbor survivor who was stationed on a tanker near Battleship Row on December 7, 1941.
On Memorial Day, Legion and Auxiliary members worked with the Machias Cemetery Board to conduct a local ceremony to recognize those who died while serving their country.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2011, Aquafest royalty pose with Post 181 members after the community's Memorial Day service honoring those who died while serving in the military.
On Nay 29 2011 Belleview Post & Unit 284 placed 100 flags on Veteran]ns Gravesites at the Belleview City Cemetery. 18 members were present to put out the Flags. Afterwards all went to breakfast.
