Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 1 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y American Legion Post 637 March 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. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 2 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion NEWSLETTER AMERICAN LEGION POST 637 City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr. in Citrus Heights www.Facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost637 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Sylvia Thweatt - Commander COMMANDERS CORNER Early signs of spring are here but that happens every year. We should still have some rainy weather coming. For now, we can enjoy beautiful sunny days even though the mornings are still chilly. My only struggle is that the combination of rainy and sunny days created an explosion of weeds in my yard. The continuous challenge is to get it all ripped out before the seeds spread. It ’ s a loosing battle. As to the Post happenings, not much to report. The City Hall is still closed for our meetings, Rusch Park is still not accepting reservations for special events. The Zoom Post meeting is sched- uled for upcoming Tuesday starting at 6:30 pm. The email went out with the link few days ago. I hope to see as many of you as possible. We will no longer be cut off after 30 minutes, we have now unlimited meeting time. I mentioned in the past that I have been attending different webinars and Zoom meetings to educate myself in different areas of interest. The other day I was watching a presentation on Buffalo Soldiers that I ’ d like to share with you. Buffalo Soldiers were all - Black 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments who served in the U.S. Mili- tary during the Civil War and continued to serve afterwards. Many of these soldiers went on to fight in the Spanish - American War and the Phil- ippine - American War. Even though they were only paid $13 a month, many enlisted because they could earn more and be treated better than as civilians. American Plains Indians who fought against these soldiers referred to the black cavalry troops as "buffalo soldiers" because of their dark curly hair, which resembled a buffalo's coat and be- cause of their fierce nature of fighting. The nick- name soon became synonymous with all African American regiments formed after Congress passed the Army Organization Act in 1866. Their mission was to help control the Native Americans of the Plains, capture cattle rustlers and thieves and protect settlers, stagecoaches, wagon trains and railroad crews along the Western front. Between 1891 and 1913, the U.S. Army served as the official administrator of Yosemite and Se- quoia National Parks. The duties included fighting wildfire, curbing poaching of the park's wildlife, ending illegal grazing of livestock on federal lands, and constructing roads, trail and other infrastructure. In 1903, Captain Charles Young and his company of Buffalo Soldiers man- aged to complete more infrastructure improve- ments than those from the previous three years. They completed a road to the Giant Forest and a road to the base of Moro Rock. Their work on these new roads now allowed the public to access the mountain - top forest for the first time. In 1948, President Harry Truman issued Execu- tive Order 9981 eliminating racial segregation in America ’ s armed forces. The last all - black units were disbanded during the 1950s. About 20 percent of U.S. Cavalry troops that participated in the Indian Wars were Buffalo Soldiers, who participated in at least 177 con- flicts. Even facing blatant racism and enduring brutal weather conditions, Buffalo Soldiers earned a reputation for serving courageously. Buffalo Soldiers had the lowest military desertion and court - martial rates of their time. Many won the Congressional Medal of Honor, an award presented in recognition of combat valor that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Mark Matthews, the nation ’ s oldest living Buffa- lo Soldier, died in 2005 at age 111 in Washing- ton, D.C. Today, visitors can attend the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas, a museum dedicated to the history of their military service. Bob Marley and The Wailers immortalized the group in the reggae song “ Buffalo Soldier, ” which highlighted the irony of formerly enslaved people and their descendants “ stolen from Afri- ca ” taking land from Native Americans for white settlers. I love the following story In the summer 1903 some civic leaders proposed to name a tree in honor of Captain Young, the first acting superintendent of Sequoia NP. He refused but suggested to honor Booker T. Wash- ington, influential African American speaker, author and educator. Official paperwork was filed, sign was hung, small fence around the tree was build and a picture was taken. 96 years later a park ranger gets a phone call from a university professor from Ohio, inquiring about Booker T. Washington tree. He knows nothing about the tree because the sign and the fence are long gone and the paperwork was lost in a fire, but the pro- fessor insists. He has a picture of the tree taken in 1904 and he is bringing his students to see the tree. The ranger gets a copy of the picture and with the help of others they locate the tree. About 25 feet up they see the nail that used to hold the sign. In 2003 there is a rededication ceremony with a new sign to which the descendants of Booker T. Washington and Coronel Young are invited. A year later there is another dedication of a close by redwood to Coronel Young. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 3 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Stephan Gall 1st Vice Commander 916 - 215 - 0685 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Copied from Veteran news As we inch closer to the April 15 tax deadline, AARP Foundation ’ s Tax - Aide is among the programs aimed at helping the military community and others file their state and federal tax returns. Tax - Aide is free and available (appointment only) to all Veterans , mili- tary personnel and their families regardless of age or whether they are AARP members. “ In this new environment of COVID, Tax - Aide has instituted a range of tax preparation assistance models that can help Veterans, those currently in the military and others, ” said Lynnette Lee - Villanueva, vice president and national director of AARP Foundation Tax - Aide. “ From safely delivered in - person service, virtual assistance and hybrid options – we are here to help. ” The nationwide tax help program is geared toward people 50 and older or those who have low to moderate incomes, but Tax - Aide is open to anyone free of charge. AARP membership isn ’ t required to take advantage of Tax - Aide ’ s knowledgeable volunteers, nor will there be any sales pitch for other services. If you ’ d like to look for an appointment to receive tax filing assistance from AARP Foundation ’ s Tax - Aide, click here to get started. Due to the pandemic, Tax - Aide availability is limited this year. Other programs offering free tax help include Tax Counseling fo r the Elderly (TCE), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), IRS Free File and Mil Tax. In addition, here is some helpful information specifically for military Veterans from CPA and tax expert Lisa Greene - Lewis of Tu rbo- Tax. See the rest of her tax advice for military Veterans on aarp.org here. VA payments exempt from federal taxes: VA education benefit payments. VA disability payments. Interest from VA life insurance policies. Benefits under a dependent - care assistance program. Money paid to a survivor of a member of the armed forces who died after Sept 10, 2001. Payments made under the compensated work therapy program. Any bonus pay from a state, county, city or town because of service in a combat zone. Fast facts on state taxes: States typically offer tax benefits only to Veterans who were honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty. State benefits usually include some form of exemptions on property taxes, according to value. Benefits are often transferred over to a spouse or surviving spouse of honorably discharged Veterans. Many states include additional benefits for Veterans who are disabled. Every state ’ s revenue website outlines state benefits for Veterans and how to apply for them. Steve Gall 1st Vice Post 637 The one thing I can give, and still keep is my word. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 4 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Alex Candela 3rd Vice Commander 916 - 990 - 4895 “ The American Legion California Boys State Pro- gram offers a hands - on realistic experience in civic responsibilities to young men prior to entering their senior year of high school. As our leaders of tomor- row, we attempt to instill in them the privileges and duties of American citizenship. ” This year the California Boys State program is on track but not like it used to be done, with in - person attendance. Because of CovId - 19, this year is different because selection, interviewing and forms to be filled out will be done virtually, using ZOOM. All procedures and forms will be available online and there was a tutorial for us Chairpersons to ex- plain the new program. A Tutorial was conducted by Ted Hillyer, District 6 Boys State Chairman and Tim Aboudara Sr., California Area 1 Chief Counse- lor. Last year was canceled because of the Covid - 19 breakout. All of California and most of the country didn ’ t participate. However, Texas was the big ex- ception because they went online and used ZOOM to conduct their Texas Boys State program. They had 700 participants from all over Texas and the Delegates responded with very positive results. Our Senior Staff was in contact with the Texas team and they conducted training with our team, Ted Hillyer, District 6 Chair and Tim Aboudara Sr. Ar- ea 1 Chief Counselor. They, in turn, held a training session for all of us Boys State Chairsmen. The program has a count down Clock letting us know how many Days, Hours, minutes and seconds left prior to the start of this year ’ s Boys State Pro- gram. Below the clock are all the instructions need to navigate the entire program. 6 blue balls are labeled for all participants to 1. Learn about the program 2. Delegate instruction 3. Parent responsibilities 4. School responsibilities 5. Legionnaires instructions and 6. California Boys State Foundation. As you can see, anyone who needs to participate has instruc- tions on how to do it. Sherrie Marlette, Vice Principal of Mesa Verde High School, has done her part by sending emails to all the teachers asking for their input on picking their choice for best Delegate. This year, because of virtual participation, the cost for Delegates came down from $360 per to$180. And then, recently, from $180 to $150 per Delegate. I ’ ve already sent a $300 check to our District 6 Chair, Ted Hillyer. Wii keep you posted as we advance toward the start of Boys State Session June 19 – 25. Alex Candela Boys State Chairman Post 637 2021 CALIFORNIA BOYS STATE WITH A TWIST Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 5 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Maynard Robert Johnson O C T O B E R 1 0 , 1 9 4 7 – F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Maynard Robert Johnson entered life eternal surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2021 after a long fight with cancer. Maynard was proud to serve in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he attended Teterboro Aviation School where he graduated top in his class. He then worked on corporate jets ending his career with 30 years at Cessna Citation. Upon retirement, he found a love of woodworking. He and his wife of 50 years loved cruising and took many. He helped with veterans thru the American Legion post#637 of Citrus Heights. He was the Second Vice Commander and very proud of it. Maynard was a member of Advent Lutheran Church for over 35 years. He was known for his sense of humor and his love of family and his faith. He enjoyed spending a lot of time with family, especially a certain 9 year old. His grand- daughter Anna said, “ Papa is really smart and knows everything ”. Maynard was a lov- ing, caring person. He will be missed by his wife and all who loved him. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 6 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y “ 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- i c a h a s a f u t u r e , a n d a l l m a n k i n d h a s r e a s o n t o h o p e ” Remarks at the Annual Washington Conference of the American Legion, 1983 Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 7 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Fees at national parks waived for veterans, Gold Star families have started. Starting in 2020, veterans and Gold Star families will be able to visit National Parks and other public lands for free, under a new initiative from the Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday, November 11. Active - duty service members and their families are al- ready granted free access to those sites under existing department rules. The new announcement broadens that benefit to more than 20 million more individuals in recognition of their service and sacrifice on behalf of the country. In a statement, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said the move gives all veterans “ free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to protect. ” The policy goes into effect starting on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Bernhardt and other federal officials made the an- nouncement during a ceremony at the Iowa Gold Star Museum, which focuses on the history of the state ’ s vet- erans and their families. “ Our veterans and Gold Star Families have made in- credible sacrifices to defend our freedoms and our homeland, ” Sen. Chuck Grassley, R - Iowa, said in a statement. “ Ensuring that they are able to enjoy all of the natural wonders of the country that they ’ ve served is one small way of saying thank you. ” The policy includes admittance to well - known sites like Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Mount Rush- more in South Dakota, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Interior officials did not provide cost estimates for the move, but said that the policy change will affect about 2,000 public locations across the country. Fees for the sites can range from a few dollars per person to nearly $100 for some weekly and annual passes. For free access to the sites, veterans will have to pre- sent a Department of Defense Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card, a government - issued Veteran ID Card or a state - issued U.S. driver ’ s license or identification card confirming an individual ’ s status as a veteran. Gold Star family members can use similar Defense De- partment identification cards to verify their status. National parks officials already run promotions through- out the year to offer free admission to all visitors on cer- tain holidays, including Veterans Day. While most national parks sites have remained open or re - opened in recent months amid the ongoing corona- virus pandemic, some programs and facilities still have limited access. Parks officials encourage all visitors to check with local parks administrators before traveling to the sites to ensure safe visits. Bernhardt also announced Wednesday plans to waives entrance fees to national parks, wildlife refuges and oth- er public lands for all 5th grade students and their fami- lies from now until Aug. 31, 2021. The move was made because many families may not have been able to take advantage of the department ’ s Every Kid Outdoors An- nual 4th Grade Pass program because of pandemic pre- cautions earlier this year. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 8 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 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. The GI Bill Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 9 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 10 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day in the United States. First observed in 2012, it honors the US military members who served during the Vi- etnam War (1955 - 1975). Issued as a proclamation calling on “ all Americans to ob- serve this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. ” The day was then introduced as an annual event in 2017 when President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 11 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 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. American Legion – 100 years old and 2.5 million strong Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 12 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Legion Birthday March 15 March 15, the designated birthday of The American Legion, is the day in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus, held by members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Par- is. Much as the birthday of the United States is celebrated on July 4 – for the day in 1776 when re- volting patriots declared the independence of the British colonies and the spirit of America was born – March 15 is the date on which the Legion came to life. Each year, Legion posts across the country hold events – public, private or both – to com- memorate this anniversary. A guideline speech has been drafted by the Legion ’ s Media and Com- munications staff as a way for Legionnaires to emphasize what the Legion represents, both to themselves and to the community at large. They are not meant to be recited verbatim; members are encouraged to amend them to taste and audience. The birthday speech can be downloaded free of charge directly via PDF or Word , or by visiting www.legion.org/publications and scrolling down to the Media and Communications section. The American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC) will operate under its regular station call sign K9TAL – Kilo Niner The American Legion – as a special event station to commemorate the Legion ’ s 97th birthday. In addition to operating SSB on 14.275 MHz +/ - 5 KHz, Central Indiana stations may contact K9TAL on 146.46 MHz Simplex, or worldwide via IRLP Node 9735, on Satur- day, March 12, between 9 a.m. EST (1400 UTC) and 4 p.m. EDT (2100 UTC). A full - color K9TAL certificate confirming contacts will be sent on receipt of a 9x12 inch self - addressed stamped enve- lope to TALARC, The American Legion National Headquarters, 700 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 And as always, posts are encouraged to upload recaps and photos of their birthday celebra- tions (and other community activities) to the Legiontown U.S.A. site . Legiontown is a place for Legionnaires to tell the stories of all the good they do every day, and to see how other Legion- naires across the country are doing the same. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 13 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 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 public.inquiry@mail.va.gov. Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 14 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y National Medal of Honor Day March 25, 2021 Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 15 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 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: DHA - VET@saccounty.net ( Information thanks to County Supervisor Sue Frost) Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 16 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 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. ” Lowe ’ s Expands Military Discount Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 17 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Fritz & Company “Your Platinum Kohler Dealer” 5730 B Roseville Road Sacramento, CA 95842 Ph 916 - 344 - 0288 www.fritzgopower.com Email: fritzco1st@gmail.com At Fritz & Company we believe quality KOHLER products, properly installed and applied in usage properly and maintained on a timely basis, will pay for themselves in peace of mind and reliable operation. Our Business is: About serving you. Your emergency power need IS our business. Our technicians are factory trained and certified. The technical aspects of generators and transfer switches are con- stantly evolving. It is important that we stay as current as possible with the new products that are unveiled several times each year! Who Are WE? Our co - owner, Bill Lane, also lead technician and sales manager, has been it the power generation industry for over 5 decades. A former Detroit Diesel Industrial Instructor and Field Service Engineer, Bill has been involved in the design stage, installation and maintenance phases of many of the emergency power systems that exist in Northern California, there are few systems that he is unknown to him. Owner and General Manager, Carol Lane heads up the parts and accounting departments, as well as being a factory certified technician. In August of 1994, we stepped into the world of being self - employed. Over the years we have developed a customer base of homeowners, radio and communication sites, businesses, ranches, special event centers, medical facilities, community service districts and county agencies across North - Eastern California, from Sacramento to the Sierra’s. We enjoy what we do, and most of that is helping educate people about the emergency generator systems that would be best suited to their needs. We provide onsite review of clients needs and work to stay within budgets. Veteran Owned Business in our area Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 18 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y “ The quality of a person's life is in direct propor- tion to their commitment to excellence, regard- less of their chosen field of endeavor. ” Vincent Lombardi Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 19 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Some March History Battle of the Alamo March 6, 1836 The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13 - day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar, killing most of the Texians and Tejanos inside. Santa Anna's cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians and Tejanos to join the Texian Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the rebellion. The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13 - day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar, killing most of the Texians and Tejanos inside. Santa Anna's cruelty during the battle inspired many Texians and Tejanos t ... Started February 23, 1836 Ended March 6, 1836 Volume 10 Issue 3 - March 2021 Page 20 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y In Memory of the fallen Police Officer ’ s That died in the line of duty Post 637, On the 21st day of each month, we ask that all of you 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 Chaplain 916 - 692 - 5140 HEAVENLY NEWS God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. 1 Corinthians 6:14 The angel who came to the garden where Jesus' body lay rolled away the stone and permitted fresh air and morning light to fill His tomb. The sepulcher was no longer an empty vault or dreary mauseoleum; rather, it was a life - affirming place that radiated the glory and power of the living God. No longer was the tomb a dark, fearsome prison but a transformed reminder of the celestial light that sweeps aside the shadows of death. Jesus' resurrection changed all that - forever! An unknown poet has said of the tomb, "Tis now a cell where angels used to come and go with heavenly news." No words of men or angels can adequately describe the height and depth, the length and breadth of the glory to which the world awakened when Jesus came forth to life from the pall of death. Jesus' promise has been fulfilled: "Because I live, you will live also" (John 14:19). HOPE FOR TODAY Lord, may I always be found seeking You. When trials come and there are none who understand, I will remember that You were raised from the dead (2Timothy 2:8) and know that I am never alone. Taken from the book "Hope For Each Day" by Billy Graham