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COMMANDERS MESSAGE
COMMANDERS MESSAGE
We are again approaching the holiday season and this year I ask you especially to remember our troops in your prayers. We remember the times when we were away from home and family during seasons past and the emptiness we felt. Now it is our children’s and grandchildren’s turn and we must let them know we are with them in spirit and they are always in our hearts. We had hoped the wars we had fought would have ended all this but it seems we will never learn. Now we are at war with Covid 19 also. We must not give up hope and we must continue to support our troops, wherever they are and for as long as it takes. Our freedom depends on it.
I wish all of you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING .
IN MEMORIAM
Member Richard S. Capozzi passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Richard was a very active member of our American Legion Post 171 and will be sorely missed. A memorial service was held for him at Vander Platt Funeral Home in Fair Lawn on Thursday, Oct. 14. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
SICK CALL
Members Jim Mc Ginn. Jack Delaney and Bob Kneer are recuperating. We wish them well.
DATES TO REMEMBER
1.) Veterans Council: Mon..Nov. 1, 2021 at 7:30 PM.
2.) BCAL VETERANS DANCE FUNDRAISER, Fri. Nov. 5 at 6:00 PM
3.) Regular meetings: Tue, Nov.9, 2021 at 7:30 PM
4.) “Veterans Day”: Thu., Nov. 11, 2021.
5.) “HOLIDAY PARTY): Sat. Dec.11 from 8:00PM to 10:00PM.
CURRENT OPERATION NOTES
1.) BCAL VETERANS DANCE FUNDRAISER: Fri. Nov. 5 at 6:00 PM. At American Legion Post 147, 1 Legion Place, Elmwood Park, NJ. 6:00 pm till ???.
2.) “Boy’s State”: Samuel Steinhardt, one of the young men we had sponsored for “Boys State”,Attended our meeting tonight and told us of his experience. He ran for Mayor and County Executive and enjoyed the action and atmosphere.
3.) “VETERANS DAY”: At Fair Lawn Borough Hall, Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11:00AM sharp. All will assemble by 10:45AM.
“Veterans Day” Memorial events at the local schools: All veteran posts members are invited to visit the following Fair Lawn schools to participate in Veterans Day memorial events. Each post should have as many of it’s members as possible attend each event. Please wear your organization caps.
a.) Memorial Middle School on Friday, Nov.12 at 8:00 AM, (a light lunch will be served).Question an answer sessions with students will be held outside this year
b.) FLHS on Thursday, Nov. 11, immediately after the service at the Borough Hall. Lunch will be served..
c.) Forest Elementary School, on Wednesday Nov. 14 at 8:30 to 11:00 AM
4.) PLEASE: We need our local members to attend at least two meetings a year. Your choices are one in March or April to plan “Memorial Day” events and one in one October to plan “Veterans Day’ events. Those who do not comply with this request may not be eligible for hall rental discounts.
5.) (HOLIDAY PARTY:) After so long we are having our holiday party. It will be on Saturday, December 11 from 6 PM to 10 PM. Open bar one hour 6 to 7, catered
Dinner and DJ. Cost is $25 a person. A special dance performance by the students of Dance Designs will add to the entertainment..
6.) NOTE: For up to date information on our post and activities, visit our website at https://alpost171.org. Updated information can be found here before it can be sent out by NEWSLETTER or by other means. Visit the site often. Get familiar with it’s content.
MESSAGE CENTER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To: Dan O’Byrne, Elaine Burns, Rishi Soneja, Dennis Weisbrod
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: To:Dennis & Grace Weisbrod, Jack & Loni Delaney,
John & Diane Antignane, Martin & Eileen Kenney, Al & Terri La Cagnina, Dan & Barbara O’Byrne
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