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Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 1 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY American Legion Post 637 April News Letter Dedicated to the men and woman that served in the United States Military. Their sacrifice maintained our nations safety and security. God bless all Veterans - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and may God continue to Bless the United States of America. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 2 AMERICAN LEGION POST 637 City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr. in Citrus Heights www.Facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost637 NEWSLETTER FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY COMMANDERS CORNER Paul Reyes - Commander dime and give 9 cents change”! Our Post is starting a change and I for one believe it is a good change. We must all accept the change and flourish with it as I know good things will come with it. As we speak 1st Vice Commander Sylvia Thweatt is starting preparations for this year’s various events and of course she will need help. At a recent committee meeting in going Hello Post 637, through the list of items that need to be done I have to say that I was quite impressed she was doing 8 out of every ten and that is not with the turn out for last month’s Post meeting. good. For everything that has to be done there We had a full house plus a surprise guest in Ms. is not enough time in the day to do that much. Sue Frost along with Charlie Thomas of The So why do I bring this up? Because I would ask Eagle 96.9 and our old friend Wade “Wild that as many of you as possible please contact Wade” Janes. the 1st Vice and offer your assistance. Even if it to just make a couple of phone calls it will cer- A bittersweet time we had as, in case you tainly help! Remember, it is YOUR Post! did not know, Wade is moving out of state. He has purchased his first home in Reno, NV and Thank you for listening, has made it clear he wants us to visit when pos- sible! We certainly are going to miss him and his tasty BBQ! Paul Reyes Times like at this meeting make me think Commander about how short life can be. How quickly it can change and how we must be able to almost change at the drop of a hat. Or like my daddy Semper Fidelis !!! used to say “be able to stop and move on a Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 3 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY “The American dream lives—not only in the hearts and minds of our own countrymen but in the hearts and minds of millions of the world's peo- ple in both free and oppressed societies who look to us for leadership. As long as that dream lives, as long as we continue to defend it, Amer- ica has a future, and all mankind has reason to hope.” Remarks at the Annual Washington Conference of the American Legion, 1983 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 4 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY March is the Month for Nominations Post 637 it’s that time of the year once again that we need both your selections and eventual votes for a new Executive Board. As usual the positions up for nomination and vot- ing are a follows; Sgt. at Arms 2nd Vice Commander 1st Vice Commander Post Commander All other positions are appointed positions. I would certainly like to see some of our newer members maybe step up and accept a nomination or even an appointment. Change is always good and good change is even better. Nominations will be heard and accepted during our March, April, and finally our May meetings and voting will also be in May. Start thinking about who you might want in which chair and nominate them. However, I would suggest that you speak with the potential nomi- nee to make certain they are interested and will be a good choice. Paul Reyes Commander Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 5 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY AFV ACCESS FOR VETERNS Energy Solutions RUNNING A FUND RAISER? WE HAVE AN IDEA. SOLAR Access for Veterans was started to raise money for VETERANS FOR LIFE a 501(c)3 non- profit organization. In addition to raising money for Veterans, we partner with other 501(c)3 non-profits, like Volunteers of America to help them raise money for their projects. Recommend Solar to Family and friends and neighbors and associates, if they are interested, Access for Veterans Energy Solutions will send a representative out to explain how solar works and makes sure SOLAR is right for them. Not all homes are right for SOLAR. Once your friend or family member decides to put SOLAR on their home and is installed, $250.00 is sent to your organization, school, or Church and $250.00 is sent to American Le- gion or VFW, and $250.00 is given to Veterans for Life. It’s a great way to raise money to assist veterans to get off the street and transition back to civilian life and a great way to help fund your programs. Harry G. Williams, President [email protected] 916-205-5352 Sid Williams, CEO [email protected] 916-990-6151 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 6 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Sylvia Thweatt brance” a stone octagon is now enclosing that earth. The fol- 1st Vice lowing is a poem engraved in the path through the octagon. Commander 916-792-9669 THE YOUNG DEAD SOLDIERS by Archibald MacLeish Veterans Building, San Francisco As a certified Tour Guide I belong to the San Francisco Tour The young dead soldiers do not speak. Guide Guild. Among variety of other programs this organiza- tion offers training of various sites in San Francisco and sur- Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses: rounding areas. About a month ago I attended a training that who has not heard them? included Davies Symphony Hall, The War Memorial Opera House and the Veterans Building. All three are impressive and They have a silence that speaks for them at night beautiful buildings but I want to say a little about the “Twins”. and when the clock counts. They sit behind the City Hall, separated by a Memorial Court. Build in Beaux-Arts style, both structures commemorate U.S. They say: We were young. We have died. veterans of World War I. The Veterans Building provides of- Remember us. fice and meeting space for veterans’ organizations and houses the 916-seat Herbst Theater. The theater showcases several They say: We have done what we could hundred performances each year. In 1945, the Veterans Build- but until it is finished it is not done. ing and Opera House hosted ceremonies surrounding the sign- ing of the United Nations Charter. The area between the two They say: We have given our lives but until it is finished buildings is called the Memorial Court. The octagonal lawn is no one can know what our lives gave. where over the years honor was shown to fallen veterans by interring battlefield soils here Soils from World War I battle- They say: Our deaths are not ours; they are yours; fields were consigned there at the time of its completion. A they will mean what you make them. similar ceremony depositing soils from World War II battle- fields took place following the 1945 signing of the United Na- They say: Whether our lives and our deaths were for tions Charter in the Veterans Building. In 1988, veterans peace and a new hope or for nothing we cannot say; groups held a ceremony interring battlefield soils from Austria, it is you who must say this. Belgium, Cambodia, China, Egypt, England, France, Germa- ny, Guam, Italy, Laos, Nicaragua, the Philippines, Thailand They say: We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning. and Vietnam. And in 2016, parents of fallen soldiers held a We were young, they say. We have died: remember us. ceremony to add soils from Iraq and Afghanistan. Battlefield soils from other conflicts will be added in ongoing remem- The Young Dead Soldiers from COLLECTED POEMS 1917 - brance of the courageous men and women who have given 1982 by Archibald MacLeish. themselves in the service of freedom. “Passage of Remem- Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 7 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Kidnap Scam Update 01 ► Army CID Warning A parent in an Army family got a threatening phone call recently from someone claim- ing a child in the family had been abducted, and demanding money for the safe return of the child. The parent called the school and learned the child was safe and in class. Virtual kidnap- ping hoaxes aren’t a new type of scam, but because this recently happened to someone in the Army community, a warning has come out from officials at the Army’s Criminal Investiga- tion Command. The scam usually involves a phone call in which the caller claims to have taken a child or a loved one. The caller says something like “I’ve kidnapped your kid. Send money or the kid dies,” according to CID. Victims of this scam have reported hearing screams, crying or pleas for help, all effects that are fake to persuade the victims to respond to the demands. The scammers appear to choose their victims randomly. “They dial sequential numbers until the call is answered by someone they can shock into believing that their child has been kid- napped,” CID officials said in a release 27 JUN. “The caller's approach is forceful, well scripted and can be very convincing." If you get such a call, the CID advises trying to end the phone call and then confirm the safety of the person who the caller claims to have taken or ask the caller to put the child on the phone. Do not confirm or tell them any details about you or your family, officials say. Re- member the scammers work on fear and impulsiveness to try to coerce “ransom” money from their victims. If you need to buy time, ask the caller to repeat the requests and tell them you need time to respond, officials advise. If you do suspect a real kidnapping is taking place, do not hesitate to contact the nearest FBI office, CID or law enforcement agency. [Source: ArmyTimes | Noah Nash | June 27, 2018 ++] Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 8 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Stephan Gall posts, departments and other organizations that re- 2nd Vice quest, in advance for review to National Headquarters, their use. Yet this license always requires pre-approval Commander from the National Adjutant whenever there is any type of financial exchange. 916-215-0685 All uses may not be approved – for example, adding a different color or changing the emblem’s de- Reminder regarding sign. The design of a new logo with the additional use of a current logo may not be legal, either. Additionally, The American Legion does not want any emblem to usage of all American appear on tobacco, beer and alcohol products because such placement does not help our public image. Most Legion emblems important to remember is that the non-approved use of any American Legion-owned emblem is illegal and will The American Legion - MAR 2019 not be tolerated. The American Legion's National Executive Committee This advisory does not, of course, preclude passed Resolution No. 1 during Spring Meetings last posts, counties, districts or departments from normal year to clarify the rules and regulations governing use promotions of American Legion activities, such as of the name and emblem of The American Legion. This events to celebrate the centennial, nor does it mean resolution was passed to ensure that everyone is in that respectful commercial uses of the emblem will al- compliance with all of the owned trademark symbols ways be denied. The key questions to ask when em- and emblems relating to The American Legion – these blem use is desired or requested can be found in Reso- include The American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of The lution 1: Rules and Regulations Governing Use of the American Legion, Legion Riders, Legion Baseball, etc. Name and Emblem of The American Legion, passed by The following is a message from National Adjutant Dan- the National Executive Committee May 9-10, 2018. iel Wheeler, National Judge Advocate Kevin Bartlett Those questions are: and National Treasurer George Buskirk about correct 1. Is the request of use for commercial purpose, outside usage and approval of American Legion emblems. normal post event promotion? 2. Does the request involve, in any way, reproduction of To: AMERICAN LEGION TEAM 100 the name or trademarked emblems for commercial use From: National Adjutant, National Judge Advocate, Na- by any entity other than the American Legion post? tional Treasurer 3. If the emblem, other American Legion-trademarked logos and/or the words “The American Legion” or Re: American Legion Emblems and Trademarks “American Legion” involve sale of any merchandise, Greetings American Legion, does my post, district or department have prior written permission from the National Adjutant or the National As we approach The American Legion’s 100th Adjutant’s designated representative, specific to that anniversary, the three of us wanted to collectively con- use? gratulate the entire organization. The numerous accom- Everyone in The American Legion is excited plishments in this first century of existence by this about the centennial and all the opportunities the or- amazing veterans’ group is something we all can be ganization has to brand itself this year and in the future. proud of. We look forward to our next successful 100 Unfortunately, the opportunity also exists for The Amer- years. ican Legion’s brand to be misused, exploited and even Now, as we move forward, everyone must con- modified for the benefit of others outside the organiza- tinue to be mindful of legal restrictions regarding our tion, occasionally for their financial gain. emblem’s usage. Whether it is the circle gold emblem, The American Legion has spent a century mak- the words “The American Legion,” the American Legion ing itself one of the most trusted brands in U.S. history. Riders emblems or even "Boys State,” the numerous Let’s be sure to keep it that way as we enter a second trademarks are important to The American Legion and century of service to veterans, servicemembers, fami- are patented. lies and communities worldwide. All of The American Legion emblems are owned by the national organization and licensed for use by Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 9 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY At last nights post meeting of the post (March 19), we presented certificates of apprecia- tion to the Eagle KSEG-FM for the on going support they give Veterans every day. Once again thank you. Also the post was saying a farewell to a great supporter Wade Janes aka. The Pit Master Supreme. I am sure we will miss you and your great cooking at the Veterans Appreciation Picnic that is held every August and the Battle of Bands / Battle of BBQ in October. Thank you to Sue Frost District 4 Sacramento County Supervisor for her support, always a pleasure having Sue in our house. Lastly not to be over looked is the one behind the camera, Maynard Johnson, just a shout out, and it is logged in my memory. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 10 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Wild Wade Janes As most of you might know by now, “Wild” Wade Janes, owner operator of Wild Wades BBQ is leaving and moving to Nevada. He has been a staple for us at the Veterans Picnic and a 3 out of 4-time winner at the Battle of the Bands BBQ competition held every October. He leaves us wondering how we will ever be able to replace his great culinary expertise with the hamburgers and hot dogs every August at the Veterans Picnic! But we all know that he will certainly succeed in his new venture and Nevada’s gain is certainly our loss! Wade, with me in particular, was not just a business partner but my very good friend. We socialized often and we certainly had a lot of laughs. On more than one occasion when he would set up at the corner of Dewey and Madison Ave., he would ask me to come by. Not necessarily to come by and keep him company but rather as his lucky charm. It seems that if it was a slow morn- ing for him all I had to do was show up and sure enough the customers would start to roll in. Sometimes 3 and 4 at a time! If I tried to leave, he would say “Oh no you don’t! I still have plenty to sell so just sit your behind down! And he would hand me a piece of brisket or sausage and of course very obediently I would sit down and enjoy my meal! Wade is one of the few none military friends that I have that can be called a Patriot! He loves our country and he show’s it by flying the national ensign every day from his home flag pole. He wears our nations colors proudly and knows and understands what the military is all about! Yes ladies & gentlemen he is a true Patriot! I will miss the great taste of his BBQ chicken, tri tip, and sausage. But what I will miss the most is his great sense of humor and especially his friendship! I wish him well in whatever he goes on to do and I hope he is not surprised if I show up at his doorstep asking for a freshly made piece of Tri-Tip. All the best to you little buddy!!! Paul Reyes Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 11 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Paralyzed Veterans of America The Paralyzed Veterans of America is a Veterans Service Organization in the United States of America, founded in 1946. The organization holds 34 chapters and 69 National Service Offices in the United States and Puerto Rico. It is based in Washington, D.C. The group holds a Congressional Charter under Title 36 of the United States Code. Mission Paralyzed Veterans of America describes itself as having "developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members—Veterans of the United States who have experienced Spinal Cord Injury or dysfunction". It is also involved with promoting and protecting the civil rights of the disabled. Programs and services Paralyzed Veterans of America says it delivers holistic recovery and transition for severely disabled veterans through integrative programs and services that fulfill all needs. These programs and services include veterans’ benefits and PAVE program (Paving Access for Veterans Employment), medical services and health policy, research and edu- cation, architecture, government advocacy and legislation, and sports and recreation. In 2017, the organization cele- brated the passing of legislation that enables the VA to provide fertility counseling and treatment. The services will be available January 19, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and Paralyzed Veterans worked hard to achieve that suc- cess for its members.[1] The organization's professional staff is augmented by local chapters and at-large membership activities, corporate relations, and public/media engagement. While the organization's programs and services particularly target veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, it also offers services to able-bodied, ill, wounded, and injured veterans as well as to dependents, survivors, and caregiv- ers to the global disability community. All support is offered free of charge to veterans and families and without govern- ment funding. Programs are funded by the support of individual donors and corporate sponsors. Ratings The organization received a Gold Star rating from Guide Star based on organizational mission, [2] impact, financial data, and commitment to transparency in accordance with GAAP. PVA received a rating of zero out of four possible stars from Charity Navigator, based primarily on the fact that the organization spends less than one-third of its expenses on the programs and services it delivers, and more than two-thirds on fundraising and administration Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 12 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Replacing Purple Heart Citation Sgt. Grit, In the 4 June issue, Sgt. Ron Myers, a Vietnam veteran, inquired about getting a re- placement Purple Heart citation. I contacted Mr. Mosley at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Here is his response: Mr. Dillon, Yes, this is a service that MMMA-3 can provide for the veteran, please have him to sub- mit a signed request and we will be able to assist him in getting a replacement certifi- cate. Have the veteran submit the following items to the address listed below: 1. Signed request to MMMA-3 - Requesting a replacement certificate for the Purple Heart. 2. DD214, service number or social security number so we can order his official records. 3. Have the veteran mail his request to the following address: HEADQUARTERS US MARINE CORPS MANPOWER MANAGEMENT DIVISION MMMA 2008 ELLIOT ROAD QUANTICO VA 22134-5030 Once we receive the signed request MMMA-3 will do the following: 1. Order the veteran official records from Nation Personnel Records Center. 2. Review his records to adjudicate the circumstances surrounding the awarding of the purple heart during his tour in Vietnam. 3. Once adjudicated the certificate will be completed and forwarded to the veteran. 4. The veteran personnel records will be updated to reflect the awarding of the purple heart certificate. Sir, as soon as we get the request we will order his records, but depending how long it takes to receive the records this adjudication process could take up to six months. Wayne Dillon SgtMaj USMC (Ret.) 1975-2003 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 13 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY CITY IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? The City of Citrus Heights is looking for volunteers at City Hall and the Community Center. Volunteer opportunities include reception desk, transportation permits, gardening, client reimbursements, filing, special projects, and much more. Volunteering is an easy way to get involved in your community. There is so much to do an not enough hours in the day to get it all done; volunteers bridge the gap, selecting work that is enjoyable and rewarding to them. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers and value the significant contribution they make; truly, we could not do it without them. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 14 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY The GI Bill The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill) almost did- n’t happen. The battle came down to a deadlocked conference committee in June 1944 that was broken by one of history’s most dramatic efforts to get a bill signed into law. Former Illinois Gov. John Stelle, was appointed to lead the committee to distill all of The American Legion’s preferred benefits — including free college tuition, vocational training and $20 a week in unemployment pay for a maximum of 52 weeks — into a comprehensive bill containing 10 provisions. Past National Commander Harry W. Colmery of Kansas, in December of 1943, drafted the legislation by hand in a room of the Mayflower Hotel. Several modifications would be made before it reached Congress, but the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 did not deviate from its 10 key provisions: college education, vocational training, readjustment pay, home and business loans, discharge review, adequate hospitalization, prompt settlement of disability claims, mustering-out pay, employment services and concentration of all these provisions under the Veterans Administration. On March 17, 1944, the measure unanimously passed in the Senate, but the House re- mained stalled until May 18. A conference committee was assembled to marry the Senate and House versions. The House conferees were deadlocked 3-3 with the tie-breaking vote, that of Rep. John Gibson, who was in rural Georgia recovering from an illness. The Legion got through to an operator in Atlanta who called Gibson’s home every five minutes until he answered at 11 p.m. The Legion, assisted by military and police escorts, then took Gibson on a 90-mile high-speed trip through a rainstorm to the Jacksonville, Fla., airport where he was flown to Washington, arriving shortly after 6 a.m. He cast the vote to send the bill to the president’s desk and promised to make public the name of anyone who would vote against it, along with their reasons. The conference committee tie suddenly became unanimous in favor. On June 22, 1944, flanked by lawmakers and members of The American Legion special committee, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 into law. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 15 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Army Day - April 6 They’re there at the front line, holding positions in the most dangerous territory in any mili- tary theater. They march hundreds of miles with packs that easily way more than they do, carrying needed supplies and equipment into locations that are often under heavy enemy fire. For many of them, the constant sound of mortar fire is their lullaby, and a silent night is one to dread where the enemy can come at any time, and their plans remain largely a mystery to these noble men and women. Army Day celebrates these most fundamental of the armed forces, and reminds us of the sacrifices they make to protect home and country. History of Army Day World War II was in full swing when Franklin D. Roosevelt sat the American Presidency. He held an unenviable position at the time, leading the American nation into a war that followed on the heels of what had been called “The War to End All Wars”. Little did they know the war to follow would be the most devastating and destructive war in history, and more lives would be lost during it than could they possibly could have imagined in their worst horror-driven nightmares. Vital to the efforts of every member of the Allies was their military, and most importantly those men and women who crossed foreign ground on foot to defend, recover, and take enemy posi- tions that would alter the flow of the war. Army Day was established to commemorate all members of all armed forces and the civilians that support them. It was clear he truly understood the function of our military men and women when he cited them as “A Mighty Arm of the Tree of Liberty”, knowing that they were all that stood between the safety, security, and peace of those who fought against tyranny and the cruel and dominating forc- es of the Axis of Evil that sought to destroy it all. Army Day serves as a reminder that everything that we hold dear is thanks to the efforts of these men and women, and the blood they spill in the name of our freedoms. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 16 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY April 11, 2017 – Happy Birthday Men of the Silent Service Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French novelist and playwright that created stories of Voyages in a widely popular series of scrupulously researched adventure novels including one called “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” (1870). This was where Captain Nemo commanded a ship that sailed under the water. This was loosely based on the Tur- tle, also called American Turtle. It was the world's first submersible with a documented record of use in combat. She was built in 1775 by American David Bushnell as a means of attaching ex- plosive charges to ships in a harbor. Bushnell designed her for use against British Royal Navy vessels occupying North American harbors during the American Revolutionary War. Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull recommended the invention to George Washington; although the commander-in-chief had doubts, he provided funds and support for the development and testing of the machine. USS Holland (SS-1) was the United States Navy's first modern commissioned submarine. The U.S. Navy purchased the USS Holland for $150,000. Commissioned on October 12, the sub was 50 feet (15 m) long, held a crew of six, and ran on electric batteries when submerged. When the boat was originally laid down as Holland VI, it was at the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth, New Jersey for John Holland's Holland Torpedo Boat Company, and launched on 17 May 1897. She was acquired by the USN on 11 April 1900 and commissioned on 12 October 1900, Lieutenant H. H. Caldwell commanding. Harry Handly Caldwell (February 5, 1873 – April 27, 1939) was America's first subma- rine captain. He became the first naval submarine commanding officer, of any nation, when he assumed command of USS Holland (SS-1) on October 12, 1900 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 17 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY A little April History April 3, 1860 - In the American West, the Pony Express service liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after began as the first rider departed St. Joseph, Missouri. For $5 an striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 persons ounce, letters were delivered 2,000 miles to California within ten drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which ar- days. The famed Pony Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 rived about two hours after Titanic went down. miles before handing the letters off to the next rider. A total of 190 way stations were located about 15 miles apart. The service lasted April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William less than two years, ending upon the completion of the overland Dawes occurred as the two men rode out of Boston about 10 p.m. telegraph. to warn patriots at Lexington and Concord of the approaching Brit- ish. April 6, 1896 - After a break of 1500 years, the first Olympics of the modern era was held in Athens, Greece. April 18, 1906 - The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 5:13 a.m., followed by a massive fire from overturned wood stoves and bro- April 6, 1917 - Following a vote by Congress approving a declara- ken gas pipes. The fire raged uncontrollably for three days resulting tion of war, the U.S. entered World War I in Europe. in the destruction of over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000 lives lost. Note: The First women to Enlist - Philadelphian Loretta Walsh enlisted in March of 1917 and became the first Yeoman (F) in April 19, 1775 - At dawn in Massachusetts, about 70 armed mili- the Navy. tiamen stood face to face on Lexington Green with a British ad- vance guard unit. An unordered 'shot heard around the world' be- Twin sisters Genevieve and Lucille Baker joined the gan the American Revolution. A volley of British rifle fire was Coast Guard. followed by a charge with bayonets leaving eight Americans dead and ten wounded. In August of 1918 Opha M. Johnson enlisted as the first woman in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. April 21, 1836 - The Battle of San Jacinto between Texans led by Sam Houston and Mexican forces led by Santa Anna took place April 8, 1913 - The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was near present day Houston. The Texans decisively defeated the ratified requiring direct popular election of U.S. senators. Previous- Mexican forces thereby achieving independence. ly, they had been chosen by state legislatures. April 22, 1864 - "In God We Trust" was included on all newly April 9, 1865 - After over 500,000 American deaths, the Civil War minted U.S. coins by an Act of Congress. effectively ended as General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in the village of Appomattox Court House. The April 22, 1889 - The Oklahoma land rush began at noon with a surrender occurred in the home of Wilmer McLean. Terms of the single gunshot signaling the start of a mad dash by thousands of surrender, written by General Grant, allowed Confederates to keep settlers. They were seeking to claim part of nearly two million their horses and return home. Officers were allowed to keep their acres made available by the federal government. The land original- swords and side arms. ly belonged to Creek and Seminole Indian tribes. April 12, 1861 - The American Civil War began as Confederate April 27, 1865 - On the Mississippi River, the worst steamship troops under the command of General Pierre Beauregard opened disaster in U.S. history occurred as an explosion aboard the Sultana fire at 4:30 a.m. on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. killed nearly 2,000 passengers, mostly Union solders who had been prisoners of war and were returning home. April 14, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our American Cousin Birthday - Civil War General and 18th U.S. President Ulysses S. at Ford's Theater in Washington. He was taken to a nearby house Grant (1822-1885) was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. During the and died the following morning at 7:22 a.m. war, he earned the nickname "Unconditional Surrender" Grant and was given command of the Union armies. He served as President from 1869 to 1877 in an administration plagued by scandal. He April 14, 1986 - U.S. warplanes, on orders from President Ronald then went on to write his memoirs and died in 1885, just days after Reagan, bombed the Libyan cities of Tripoli and Benghazi in retali- its completion. ation for the April 5th terrorist bombing of a discotheque in West Berlin in which two American soldiers were killed. Among the 37 April 30, 1789 - George Washington became the first U.S. Presi- person killed in the air raid was the infant daughter of Muammar dent as he was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Qaddafi, Libya's head of state. Federal Hall at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City. April 15, 1912 - In the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 18 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 19 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY American Legion –100 years old and 2.5 million strong Dear Legionnaire, The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world. As the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Congress established a new system of Vet- eran’s benefits, including programs for disability compensation, insurance for service personnel and veterans, and vocational rehabilitation for the disabled. By the 1920s, three different federal agencies administered the various benefits: The Veterans Bu- reau, the Bureau of Pensions of the Interior Department, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. In 1921, the Legion’s efforts resulted in creation of the federal Veterans Bureau (which is now the Veterans Administration) as part of a legislative victory to consoli- date these three agencies. After persistent pressure from The American Legion, the Veterans Administration was created in 1930, solidifying the relationship between the Veteran’s organization, rep- resenting the stakeholders, and the federal agency whose responsibility is to ensure efficiency, quality, and timeliness of services for veterans. Over the decades, the VA’s role expanded beyond disability benefits and health care. It will take up many of the GI Bill’s provisions after June 1944, including education, home and business loans. In 1989, the Veterans Administration was elevated to Cabinet-level status as the De- partment of Veterans Affairs (VA) after supportive lobbying by The American Legion. The Legion fought hard for the change, arguing that veterans deserve representation at the highest levels of government. Today, the Legion continues to lobby for adequate funding to cover medical, disabil- ity, education and other benefits for veterans. These efforts are possible thanks to the commitment of our Legionnaires. As a member of The American Legion, you are helping to advocate for veterans and their families. Some of our legislative priorities include supporting the VA’s suicide prevention efforts, creating lifetime electronic health records, reclassifying cannabis for medical research, instituting gender-specific health care for women veterans, and funding programs to end veteran homelessness. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 20 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Vet Death Preps Update 01 ► What DoD Will Provide Upon Death Burial in a VA national cemetery -- Every eligible veteran who is entitled to burial in a national cemetery as long as space is available and the following conditions are met: Veter- an was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Veteran was not subsequently convicted for offenses involving prohibited weapons of mass destruction, genocide and inter- national terrorism. With certain exceptions, service beginning after Sept. 7, 1980, as an en- listed person and service after Oct. 16, 1981, as an officer must have served for a mini-mum of 24 months or the full period for which the person was called to active duty. For a description of requirements refer to www.cem.va.gov Burial benefits in a VA national cemetery include the following: gravesite, headstone, marker or medallion, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care of the grave site. Many national cemeteries have columbaria or gravesites for cremated remains. Gravesites in national cemeteries cannot be reserved. Many national cemeteries are closed to new casket in- terments. Funeral directors or others making burial arrangements must apply at the time of death. Spouses and minor children of eligible veterans and of servicemembers may also be buried in a national cemetery. If a surviving spouse of an eligible veteran marries a nonveteran, and remarriage was terminated by death or divorce of the non-veteran, the spouse is subsequently eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Visit the National Cemetery Administration website at www.cem.va.gov for a listing of all national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries. Send questions on benefits eligibility to VA at [email protected]. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 21 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY James Miranda Service Officer 530-919-5255 PATRIOTS PATRIOTS fight for our country and stand for our flag, and with courage there is nothing that lags. PATRIOTS are first to sacrifice for our freedom and lives, our brothers sisters husbands and wives. PATRIOTS united in our faith and God above, bringing peace to our world and people with love. PATRIOTS you and I oh! and so many before, alive and dead the cost of freedom through war. PATRIOTS together in the land of the free, Christians as one for all eternity. JAMES T. MIRANDA Veterans Service Officer AMERICAN LEGION POST 637 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 22 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Sacramento County Veterans Services Established in 1946 by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Veterans Services is respon- sible for providing benefit entitlement determinations, claim development, claim filing, advocacy, and case management services to the veterans population of Sacramento County. DHA Veterans Services can assist you with the following: Service-Connected Disability Compensation Benefits Non Service-Connected Disability Pension Benefits Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Benefits Death Pension Benefits Aid & Attendance Entitlement VA Medical Care Eligibility & Access Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits California College Fee Waiver Program VA Life Insurance State Veterans Homes Requests for Military Records Discharge Upgrade Information Burial Benefits Other Ancillary Benefits & Programs - The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Person: 2007 19th Street Sacramento CA 95818 Phone: 916-874-6811 or E-mail: [email protected] ( Information thanks to County Supervisor Sue Frost) Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 23 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Department of Defense To Open Online Exchange Shopping To All Veterans The Army & Air Force Exchange Service or AAFES (what we used to call the PX & BX while on active duty) will soon be available ON-LINE as another earned benefit to veterans for their service. The Army, Air Force, Navy and Ma- rine exchanges will start permitting all honorably discharged veterans to shop online, (think Amazon, but only cheaper with no taxes.) The target start date is Veterans Day, November 11, 2017 but, you must register first. Registration begins June 1, 2017. You must call 1-844-868-8672 after June 1 to register. SEND THIS TO ALL OF YOUR VETERAN FRIENDS AND RELATIVES DoDto Open Online Exchange Shopping to Veterans > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE> Article Check the site above for more information. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 24 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Vietnam War The Vietnam War began November 1, 1955 and ended April 30, 1975. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, and in Vietnam as the Re- sistance War Against America or simply the American War, was a conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. It was the second of the Indochina Wars and was officially fought between North Vietnam and the government of South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese army was supported by the Soviet Union, China and other communist allies and the South Vietnamese army was supported by the United States, South Korea, Australia, Thailand and other anti-communist allies. From 1955 to 1975, more than 3 million Americans fought in the Vietnam War. By war’s end, 58,220 American combatants were killed ( 8 were women ), more than 150,000 wounded and 21,000 had been permanently disabled. While we tend to associate Vietnam with the draft, two-thirds of those who served in the conflict did so voluntarily. The average age of the U. S. troop killed in Vi- etnam was 24 years. The first American soldier killed in the Vietnam War was T-Sgt. Richard B. Fitzgibbon Jr. , U. S. Airforce. He is listed by the U.S. Department of Defense as having a casualty date of June 8, 1956. His name was added to the Wall on Memorial Day 1999. Charles McMahon (May 10, 1953 – April 29, 1975) and Darwin Lee Judge (February 16, 1956 – April 29, 1975) were the last two United States servicemen killed in Vietnam during the Vi- etnam War. The two men, both U.S. Marines, were killed in a rocket attack one day before the Fall of Saigon. Welcome Home Brother’s And Sisters Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 25 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Lowe’s Expands Military Discount National home improvement retailer Lowe’s has expanded its everyday military dis- count program to include all honorably discharged veterans, as of May. The chain also has expanded the 10 percent discount to Lowe's online shopping, which will include free parcel shipping. It will provide for faster checkout and add the ability to use the discount at self-checkout in stores, said Lowe's spokeswoman Karen Cobb. But the procedure for getting the discount has changed: Active-duty service members, retirees and veterans must sign up online for the Lowe’s personal shopping card to qualify for the discount. This is not a credit card. Spouses and dependent children up to age 18 can also get the discount, although the online signup process doesn’t include an option for “spouses” or "children." "The discount is linked to a MyLowes account, which can be shared by a household,” said Megan Lewis, a Lowe’s spokeswoman. “Once the service member signs up for the dis- count program, it will be linked to a MyLowes card that can also be used by their spouse.” Lowe’s has offered discounts to military members and veterans for more than a dec- ade. Previously, the 10 percent discount at Lowe’s was available every day to active-duty ser- vice members, retired military and other veterans receiving VA benefits who showed their identification. For other honorably discharged veterans, the discount was limited to three days – Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day. “The verification process is designed to be a simplified one-time signup,” Lewis said. “Military and veteran customers can simply present their MyLowes card at checkout rather than show military credentials each time.” Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 26 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY VA U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs Dear Veterans and Stakeholders, The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continue to team up to combat illegal robocalls targeting Americans, including Veterans and their families. Each year, the FCC receives more than 200,000 complaints about unwanted calls. While this may seem like a big number, it pales in comparison to the millions of robocalls being made each day. The calls inter- rupt dinners and family time; they flood landline and mobile phones. Scam calls frequently solicit money for fake charities, including ones claiming to support America’s Veterans - some even claiming to be VA repre- sentatives. We know that scam activity increases during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, so the FCC and VA urge you to be vigilant. We offer the following tips to help you avoid unwanted calls and scams. • Don't answer calls from unknown numbers. Scammers may spoof their caller ID to display a fake number that appears to be local. If you answer such a call, hang up immediately. • Never give out personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, mother's maid- en names, or passwords in response to unexpected or suspicious calls. • Be sure to set a password for all voice mail accounts to avoid being hacked. Register your number on the Do Not Call List to block calls from legitimate telemarketers. Ask your phone company about call-blocking tools and services for your landline phone, and check for help- ful apps that you can download to your mobile phone. Please help spread the word about robocall fraud among those who may need assistance particularly those who are frequently targeted by phone scams. For more information, visit: fcc.gov/robocalls. Sincerely Veterans Benefits Administration Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 27 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY In Memory of the fallen Post 637, Police Officer On the 21st day of each month, we ask that all of you That died take a moment to show your support by remembering those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still miss- ing in action (MIA), as well as their families. The Chaplain’s Corner Barry Fitzgerald testified (none of whom ever recanted that testimony despite threats and death for many of them), then we have the ultimate hope of humanity--eternal life with the God who made us and the certainty of life beyond the grave. What does Easter mean to you? It should mean THE MESSAGE OF EASTER everything, because Christ has conquered death! And that makes all the differ- He has risen! He is not here. Mark 16:6 NIV ence -- now and forever! The message of Easter is the central focus of Christi- HOPE FOR TODAY anity. The Cross shows there isn't anything Christ would not do for us. The tomb The apostle Paul said, "If Christ has not been tells us there isn't any place He won't go for us. The raised, your faith is futile; resurrection promises you are still in your sins" (1 Corinthians 15:17 NIV). It that there isn't anything that can separate us from Him. is as simple as that. If Christ is still dead, then He cannot be our Savior, for From the book "Hope for Each Day" by Billy Graham He was not the Son of God, and He died like all men. More than that, Heaven's doors are still locked. But if Christ is risen, as the Scriptures teach and as hundreds of witnesses Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 28 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY POST 637 POST OFFICER’S Paul Reyes Commander David Page Ron Myers 916-743-2008 Finance Officer Adjutant 916-801-8554 916-723-7324 Sylvia Thweatt Stephan Gall Alex Candela 1st Vice 2nd Vice 3rd Vice Commander Commander Commander 916-792-9669 916-215-0685 916-990-4895 Barry Fitzgerald Maynard Johnson James Miranda Chaplain Historian Service Officer 916-692-5140 916-331-8716 530-919-5255 Vacant Richard Tkach Vacant Assist. Chaplain Sgt. at Arms Assist. 916-723-1932 Service Officer Jim Monteton Jack Mintz JAG Officer Photographer 916-726-9390 916-966-9041 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 29 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY I am very proud to announce that earlier this week, Sacramento County approved an ordinance that provides FREE business licenses to Veterans. This was an effort that I have been pushing for since I took office last year, because I believe we should do whatever we can as a county to support and honor our local veterans. Our veterans have made enormous sacrifices, and this is a small way we can acknowledge their service. To be eligible for this fee waiver, an individual must be a Veteran of the armed services, who has been honorably discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States military. The Tax and License Collector may require documentation as proof of military service and honorable discharge or release status to verify applicant eligibility. For more information about business licensing, click the link below: http://www.finance.saccounty.net/Tax/Pages/BusLicFAQ.aspx Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 30 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY This article that I have written, is only my opinion. It is mainly directed to anyone you may know that is close to the end of their life, in the hospital or home and does not seem to have peace about themselves. These are not my words, the following scripture is from PSALM 91. Security of the one who Trusts in the LORD 1. He who dwells in the shelter of the MOST HIGH will abide in the shadow of the ALMIGHTY 2. I will say to the LORD, MY refuge and my fortress MY GOD, in whom I trust. 3. For it is he who delivers you from the snare of the trapper and from the deadly pestilence. 4. He will cover you with this pinion, and under his wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. 5. You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day. 6. Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or of the destruction that lays waste at noon. 7. A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not approach you. 8. You will only look on with your eyes, and see the recompense of the wicked. 9. For you have made the LORD, my refuge, even the HIGHEST, your dwelling place. 10. No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent. 11. For he will give His angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways. 12. They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone. 13. You will tread upon the lion and cobra, the young lion and the serpent you will trample down. 14. Because he has loved ME, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known MY name. 15. He will call upon ME, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. 16. With a long life i will satisfy him and let him see my salvation. SCRIPTURE FOR A SICK OR DYING PERSON. Read JAMES chapter 5, verse 13 thru 18 SCRIPTURE FOR A PERSON WHO MAY ONLY HAVE A FEW HOURS FROM DEATH. Read EPHESIANS 6 verse 10 thru 18 Submitted by AL SCHULLER former AMERICAN LEGION CHAPLAIN former 7th U.S.ARMY- EUROPE Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 31 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP NEWS Post Membership As we start our second half of the 2018/2019 year, we find ourselves a little behind. We have normally try to past 100% by December 31 each year so we need a strong finish. This month we find our selves at just short of 80.8%. The 2019 year membership numbers are as follows: Source Goal 2019 Paid % as of Post 637 276 223 80.8% 2-15-2019 * This include 2‘New Member’s Dues for new year 2019 is $45.00 (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) Mail checks to: American Legion Post 637, P O Box 1, Citrus Heights, CA 95611 David Page—Finance Officer Michael Moesch Community Outreach Citrus Heights City Hall Mesothelioma Guide: 1-888-572-9011 6360 Fountain Square Dr. 121 S. Orange Avenue | Suite 1450 | Orlando , FL Citrus Heights, Ca. 32801 NEXT MEETING www.MesotheliomaGuide.com Tuesday February 19, 2019 6:30 pm Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 32 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Sacramento Food Bank & Families Services Brings Fresh Produce to Urban Neighborhoods Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS), provider of food and support to 135,000 of the 242,000 members of the Sacramento community who are food insecure, just got more mobile. Its new, Produce for All truck can motor to a destination, and because of its nifty design, roll up its side doors and distribute food akin to a famers’ market. Anyone (no questions asked) can select fresh produce of their choosing from the open-air bins. The quality groceries come from regional farms and a variety of other sources. The traveling produce truck, on the road due to the generosity of a Sutter Health Community Benefit invest- ment, is an important addition to SFBFS’ 224 partner agencies that help to expand food distribution throughout the county. “When one in four children in Sacramento County lives in poverty, and nearly half of our seniors don’t have enough income to meet the most basic of expenses, our services are more important than ever before,” says Blake Young, President/CEO. “Our new Produce for All truck will increase our capacity to serve more residents where they live.” Transportation to one, centralized food bank in the county is often an overwhelming obstacle for food inse- cure families. Those who must rely on public transportation, seniors, families, the working poor, the unemployed and the disabled, can find navigating the system challenging. When fresh produce can come to them, a healthier lifestyle is more likely. SFBFS’ Produce for All truck, transporting food from local growers and donors to as many as 300 families at any given stop, is also a neighborhood-by-neighborhood link to additional services such as CalFresh, employment, housing and healthcare. “No one - regardless of income level, age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status or community of residence - is invulnerable to the possibility of experiencing food insecurity sometime in their lives,” says Young. And when that happens, by providing healthy food, we may be able to offer other assistance related to the root cause of pov- erty.” SFBFS’ Produce for All truck offers a robust calendar of regularly scheduled stops. To view a calendar listing of current Produce for All food distributions, visit: www.sacramentofoodbank.org/produce-for-all/. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS) offers compassionate support and a compass for families navigating diffi- cult times. With 15 diverse programs and services, a staff of 83 employees, several thousand volunteers and the financial support of the community, SFBFS guides families on their journey through support and education. Since 2014, SFBFS has served as the main food bank of Sacramento County. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 33 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Advertising ……………………………. Guns N Stuff 5060 Roseville Rd North Highlands, CA 95660 916-334-3209 Veteran Owned DAVID PAIGE OWNER NOR CAL KITCHENS & BATH CABINETRY 11367 TRADE CENTER DR. #105 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742 916-575-9777 www.norcalkb.com Did you know that our post is on Facebook? AmericanLegionpost637.com/ Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 34 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Advertising ……………………………. Reichert’s Funeral And Cremation Services Dignity Memorial 7320 Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 www.reichertsfuneral.com 916-729-2229 Fax: 916-722-9485 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 35 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY July 4, 2018 November 11, 2018 Independence Day Veterans Day July 11, 2018 December 7, 2018 2nd Qtr Ceremony Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service at Dixon January 9, 2019 August 4, 2018 4th Qtr. Homeless Coast Guard Day Service at Dixon August 25, 2018 April 6, 2019 Veterans Appreciation Picnic Army Day September 11, 2018 April 10, 2019 Patriot Day 1st Qtr Homeless September 14, 2018 Service at Dixon POW/MIA Recognition Day May 18, 2019 September 18, 2018 Armed Forces Day Air Force Day May 27, 2019 September 23, 2018 Memorial Day Sunday Fun Day June 14, 2019 October 6, 2018 Flag Day/Army Birthday 637 Battle of Bands / BBQ June 22, 2019 October 10, 2018 Red White Blue Parade 3rd Qtr Homeless Service at Dixon And remember - the 3rd Tuesday of each month is the General Meeting for Post 637. October 27, 2018 We start at 6:30 and meet at the Citrus Heights City Hall in the Community Room. Navy Day November 10, 2018 Marine Corps Day Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 36 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion For God and Country We associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. POST MEETING LOCATION Community Room, City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Dr. in Citrus Heights Meeting time is 6:30PM The following diagram may help you locate the exact location If you have information or an article you would like to add to the newsletter please send information to [email protected] Photo’s by Jack Mintz Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 4 - April 2019 Page 37 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Welcome Home Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion