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Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 1 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY American Legion Post 637 September 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 9 - September 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 Sylvia Thweatt - Commander I don’t know about you but it feels like last 30 days went by awfully quick. Before we know, we will be handing out candy to kids in costumes. September and October look pretty busy when it comes to Post and community events. But I want to talk about our Veterans Picnic that happened in August. It is truly disheartening to see the low attendance. The committee members spent countless hours working to make sure all is ready for the picnic. Since I was unable to attend I am judging from the registration forms that all had to fill out in order to receive a ticket for lunch. I am sad and extremely disappointed to say that none of the members of this Post came to enjoy the picnic. The only Post 637 members in attendance were the committee members that were actually work- ing the event. I don’t really understand why since this is a free fun day in the park and the weath- er was quite favorable. Coming up in 3 weeks there is our 5th Annual Battle of the Bands, Battle of the BBQs. The 3 competing bands are lined up as well as about 7 pit masters, ready to battle it out. Since this is our biggest fundraiser where 100% of proceeds go to Vets Helping Vets Fund program that is set up to assist to veterans in need (including you if needed), I am hoping for a show of support from the Post. We need help getting the word out and selling tickets. And I hope I will see you on Oc- tober 5 in the garden of the beautiful Rusch House, in Rusch Park on Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 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 9 - September 2019 Page 4 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY We rarely get a chance to see another country's editorial about the USA. Remember what our country was like 18 years ago. Read this excerpt from a Romanian Newspaper. The article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title 'C'ntarea Americii, meaning 'Ode ToAmerica ') in the Romanian newspaper Evenimentulzilei 'The Daily Event' or 'News of the Day' - 18 years ago. ~An Ode to America ~ Why are Americans so united? They would not resemble one another even if you painted them all one color! They speak all the languages of the world and form an astonishing mixture of civilizations and religious beliefs. On 9/ll, the American tragedy turned three hundred million people into a hand put on the heart. Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the Army, or the Secret Service that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about. Instead the Americans volunteered to donate blood and to give a helping hand. After the first moments of panic, they raised their flag over the smoking ruins, putting on T-shirts, caps and ties in the colors of the national flag. They placed flags on buildings and cars as if in every place and on every car a government official or the president was passing. On every occasion, they started singing: 'God Bless America !' I watched the live broadcast and rerun after rerun for hours listening to the story of the guy who went down one hundred floors with a woman in a wheelchair without knowing who she was, or of the Californian hockey player, who gave his life fighting with the terrorists and prevented the plane from hitting a target that could have killed other hundreds or thousands of people. How on earth were they able to respond united as one human being? Imperceptibly, with every word and musical note, the memory of some turned into a modern myth of tragic heroes. And with every phone call, millions and millions of dollars were put into collection aimed at rewarding not a man or a family, but a spirit, which no money can buy. What on earth unites the Americans in such a way? Their land? Their history? Their economic Power? Money? I tried for hours to find an answer, hum- ming songs and murmuring phrases with the risk of sounding commonplace, I thought things over, I reached but only one conclusion... Only freedom can work such miracles. Cornel Nistorescu (This deserves to be passed around the Internet forever.) It took a person on the outside - looking in - to see what we take for David Paige Finance Officer 916-801-8554 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 5 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 9 - September 2019 Page 6 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 7 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Wild Wade - Master of the BBQ - returns for the VET’s Congratulations to Citrus Heights PD K9 Officer Kyle Shoberg who received the American Legion Post 637 "Police Officer of the Year" award this afternoon at their annual picnic in Rusch Park. The Post spoke very highly of Officer Shoberg’s exemplary service, as well as their support for their local police here in the City of Citrus Heights. To show their appreciation, the CHPD K9 Unit provided an excellent K9 demonstration for the crowd. A special thank you to the American Legion for their support and their service! Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 8 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 9 - September 2019 Page 9 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Save The Date October 5, 2019 Food, Wine, Beer and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Included in Ticket Price of $20 on line or $25 at the gate - 12 years and under FREE - Historic Rusch Home & Gardens @ Rusch Park 7301 Antelope Road Citrus Heights Gates Open: 10:30 AM/Opening Ceremony 11:00 AM Host: American Legion Post 637, Citrus Heights Proceeds go to the “VETS HELPING VETS FUND” Buy your tickets online: www.eventbrite.com (search for “Battle of the Bands”) Or Buy your tickets at the gate Ticket information: Sylvia 916-792-9669 /[email protected] Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 10 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 9 - September 2019 Page 11 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY September 11, 2019 Sylvan Cemetery On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, there was a ceremony in the gazebo at Sylvan Ceme- tery in Citrus Heights in remembrance of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 and the attack on this country. We were remembering the twin towers of the World Trade center in New York city and American Flight 11 and United flight 175, the attack on the Pentagon and American Flight 77 and the attack on United Flight 93. We rang the bells and then had a moment of silence for the 2,996 people that lost their lives at 8:45 am in New York - 5:45 in California. Among those attending were City Council members Steve Miller and Porsche Middleton, Police Chief Ron Lawrence and his staff, members of American Legion Post 637. All the community were welcome to join us. Sylvan Cemetery Auburn Blvd Citrus Heights, CA Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 12 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 9 - September 2019 Page 13 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Upcoming events the Post 637 is supporting and we encourage you to attend 9/21/19 MIAP Ceremony at Dixon at 11 am. For carpool meet at Sam’s Club parking lot be- hind the gas station at 9:30 am for 9:45 am departure 9/22/19 Sunday Funday at Rusch Park from 11 am to 3 pm. Tickets for Battle of the Bands will be available 9/28/19 Sue Frost Patriotic BBQ at 7301 Filbert Ave., Orangevale from 11 am to 2 pm 10/5/19 Battle of the Bands, Battle of the BBQs at Rusch House from 10:30 am to 3:30 am 10/9/19 Quarterly ceremony at Dixon National Ceremony at 2 pm. For carpool meet at Sam’s Club parking lot behind the gas station at 12:15 pm for 12:30 pm departure 10/12/19 Spooktacular at the Antelope Crossing Shopping Center (Raley’s on Antelope RD) from 11 am to 3 pm 10/19/19 Howl’O’Ween Parade and Harvest Festival. Parade starts at 9 am on Auburn Blvd at Twin Oaks and ends at the Rusch Park, Harvest Festival starts at 10 am at the Rusch Park 11/11/19 Veterans Day Ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery. March thru the cemetery starts at 10:30 am, the Ceremony starts at 11 am 12/14/19 Wreath across America at Dixon National Cemetery starts at 9 am (more details to come) Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 14 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 9 - September 2019 Page 15 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Veterans Gallery– Veterans Building 401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA Now - Through December 26, 2019 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 16 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 17 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 love that kept Him from calling legions of an- Chaplain gels to come to His defense. It was love that made Him, in a moment of 916-692-5140 agonizing pain, pause and give hope to a re- pentant sinner who cried, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom" (Luke 23:42). It was love that caused Jesus to lift His IT WAS LOVE voice and pray, "Father, forgive them, for they "I have loved you with an everlasting do not know what they do" (Luke love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have 23:34). Does God love us? Yes--and the drawn you." Jeremiah 31:3 proof is the Cross. Many people have difficulty believing God is a HOPE FOR TODAY God of love. "How could He be," they ask, God showed His love in a way that could never "when the world is filled with so much suffer- be questioned. Whatever comes our way, we ing and evil?" It is not an easy issue-but if you can look to the Cross and know without a really want to know the reality of God's love, doubt that our heavenly Father loves us. The look at the Cross. answer to "How do I know?" will always be the It was divine love that made Christ endure Cross. the Cross, despising the shame. Taken from Billy Graham's book "Hope It was love that restrained Him when He for Each Day" was falsely accused of blasphemy and led to Golgotha to die with common thieves. He raised not a hand against His enemies. It was Barry Fitzgerald Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 18 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY POST 637 POST OFFICER’S Sylvia Thweatt Commander David Paige Ron Myers 916-792-9669 Finance Officer Adjutant 916-801-8554 916-723-7324 Stephan Gall Maynard Johnson Alex Candela 1st Vice 2nd Vice 3rd Vice Commander Commander Commander 916-215-0685 916-331-8716 916-990-4895 Barry Fitzgerald Vacant James Miranda Chaplain Historian Service Officer 916-692-5140 530-919-5255 Vacant Tom Sullivan Vacant Assist. Chaplain Sgt. at Arms Assist. Service Officer Richard Tkach Jim Monteton Jack Mintz Assist. Sgt. at Arms JAG Officer Photographer 916-723-1932 916-726-9390 916-966-9041 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 19 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 9 - September 2019 Page 20 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP NEWS Ron Myers Adjutant 916-723-7324 Post Membership 637 If you have not yet renewed your membership, please do as soon as possible. As of September 17th, we at a low 53.07% of those renewed. I know it is all too easy to put your renewal notice away or put it to the “later” pile, but it is important that you renew now. The 2020 year membership numbers are as follows: Source Goal 2020 Paid % as of Post 637 260 138 53.07 9-8-2019 * This include New Member’s & Transfers Dues for the new year 2020 is $45.00 which covers July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Mail checks to: David Paige American Legion Post 637, P O Box 1, Citrus Heights, CA 95611 NEXT MEETING Tuesday September 17, 2019 6:30 pm Citrus Heights City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Dr. Citrus Heights, Ca. Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 21 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 9 - September 2019 Page 22 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Advertising ……………………………. Reichert’s Funeral And Cremation Services Dignity Michael Moesch Community Outreach Memorial 7320 Auburn Blvd. Mesothelioma Guide: 1-888-572-9011 121 S. Orange Avenue | Suite 1450 | Orlando , FL Citrus Heights, CA 95610 32801 www.MesotheliomaGuide.com www.reichertsfuneral.com 916-729-2229 Fax: 916-722-9485 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 23 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY July 4, 2019 November 11, 2019 Independence Day Veterans Day July 10, 2019 December 7, 2019 2nd Qtr Ceremony Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service at Dixon January 8, 2020 August 4, 2019 4th Qtr. Homeless Coast Guard Day Service at Dixon August 24, 2019 April 6, 2020 Veterans Appreciation Picnic Army Day September 11, 2019 April 9, 2020 Patriot Day 1st Qtr Homeless September 14, 2019 Service at Dixon POW/MIA Recognition Day May 18, 2020 September 18, 2019 Armed Forces Day Air Force Day May 27, 2020 September 22, 2019 Memorial Day Sunday Fun Day June 14, 2020 October 5, 2019 Flag Day/Army Birthday 637 Battle of Bands / BBQ October 9, 2019 3rd Qtr Homeless Service at Dixon And remember - the 3rd Tuesday of each month is the General Meeting for Post 637. October 27, 2019 We start at 6:30 and meet at the Citrus Heights City Hall in the Community Room. Navy Day November 10, 2019 Marine Corps Day Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Volume 8 Issue 9 - September 2019 Page 24 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 9 - September 2019 Page 25 FOR GOD - FOR COUNTRY - AND COMMUNITY Welcome Home Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion