Department of Philippines American Legion

13/04/2026

Final Approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for the following Fallen Comrades

Case # 26-50
Dennis Lee Stahlbock - GYSGT E7 U.S Marine Corps Retired, age 77, passed away at residence in Angeles City Pampanga on Monday, the 30th of March 2026.

The Rendering of Military Honors by VFW Post 2485 Honor Guards has been approved for Tuesday, the 14th of April 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hall of Flags, following Military Honors. The Fallen Comrade will be Laid to Rest with an Inurnment Burial at Clark Veterans Cemetery, CFZ, Angeles City.

Case # 26-45
Maynard Garth Smith II - U.S Air Force Veteran, age 80, passed away at The Medical City Clark in Mabalacat City Pampanga on Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2026.

The Rendering of Military Honors by VFW Post 2485 Honor Guards has been approved for Tuesday, the 14th of April 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hall of Flags, following Military Honors. The Fallen Comrade will be Laid to Rest with an Inurnment Burial at Clark Veterans Cemetery, CFZ, Angeles City.

All Military Honors will be held at Gate 1 Area of Clark Veterans Cemetery in Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City.

Parking for the Services will be at Gate 1 and 2 Parking Area at Clark Veterans Cemetery at Clark Freeport Zone, in Angeles City
It has been requested that the Fallen Comrade, the Family, and all attendees, including the Funeral Homes, should arrive 30 minutes before the above-posted time. Due to the possibility of the Family's request for an early start time.

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Sincerely,

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Dina D. Barritta
Department Administrative Assistant

The American Legion of the Philippines, Inc.
334-8 Arayat St., Clarkview, Malabanias
Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines 2009
Office: +63961-247-8337 / (045) 322-7910

07/04/2026

The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines' Office.

It is the sad duty of the Department Office to inform you that another Comrade has Fallen:

Case # 26-45
Maynard Garth Smith II - U.S Air Force Veteran, age 80, passed away at The Medical City Clark in Mabalacat City Pampanga on Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2026.

Pending approval by ABMC and CFZ. The Family has requested an Inurnment Burial with Military Honors by the VFW Post 2485 Honor Guards at the Hall of Flags gate 1, Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City on
Tuesday the 14th of April 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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Sincerely,

____________________
Dina D. Barritta
Department Administrative Assistant

The American Legion of the Philippines, Inc.
334-8 Arayat St., Clarkview, Malabanias
Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines 2009
Office: +63961-247-8337 / (045) 322-7910

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

Today, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans.

Your legacy endures—and we are forever grateful.

Show your support for our Vietnam veterans below!

23/03/2026

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23/03/2026

It is the sad duty of the Department Office to inform you that another Comrade has Fallen:

Case # 26-47
Kenneth Vernon Nelson - WWII U.S Navy Veteran , age 97, passed away at his residence in Angeles City on Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026.

Pending approval by ABMC and CFZ. The Family has requested a Rendering of Military Honors Only by the VFW Post 2485 Honor Guards at the Hall of Flags gate 1, Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City on
Tuesday the 24th of March 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Case # 26-48
Edmond Avilla Dancel - U.S Navy Veteran , age 49, passed away at The Medical City Clark in Mabalacat City Pampanga on Tuesday, the 17th of March 2026.

Pending approval by ABMC and CFZ. The Family has requested an Interment Burial with Military Honors by the VFW Post 2485 Honor Guards at the Hall of Flags gate 1, Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City on
Tuesday the 24th of March 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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Sincerely,

____________________
Dina D. Barritta
Department Administrative Assistant

The American Legion of the Philippines, Inc.
334-8 Arayat St., Clarkview, Malabanias
Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines 2009
Office: +63961-247-8337 / (045) 322-7910

16/03/2026

Allen “Pop” Reeves, American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion in conjunction with a pre-St Patrick’s day celebration. On March 15, 2026, Post 123 held a cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the American Legion’s 107th birthday and for St Patrick’s day.

15/03/2026

15/03/2026

Please RSVP if you plan to join us for planning purposes. You may also sign up for the bus if you would like to ride to/from Motobu port from the American Legion Post. Everyone is responsible for the cost of their round-trip ferry ticket. Those riding the bus will get the group rate. Please pay upon sign-up/before arriving at the ferry (group rate = ¥1320).

15/03/2026