Dover TN Post 72, The American Legion

10/05/2026

10.1.2026. Dover Legion Riders Chapter 72 performed an Honor Flag Line and Dover Post 72 Honor Guard Performed military honors for Kevin "Doc" Dean McDaniel at Anglin Funeral Home. Our condolences and continued prayers to Nancy and Robert, their family, and all of his extended friends and family.

Kevin Dean McDaniel
Oct 14, 1958 — Sep 25, 2026
Kevin Dean McDaniel, 67 of Dover, TN passed away on September 25, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1958 the beloved son of Otis and Anna Joyce McDaniel.
Kevin proudly served our country for six years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Combat Medic. Because he loved adventure, he later learned to surf, but his greatest love was motorcycles. Riding was his therapy and passion which he shared with Nancy and his many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Anna Joyce McDaniel.
He leaves behind his loving family that will cherish the memories they made together, wife, Nancy McDaniel; daughters, Carrie Harwell (Benjamin), Dana McDaniel, and Amber McDaniel; sisters, Donna McQuary and Deanna Jackson; brother, Dale McDaniel; grandchildren, Bailee McNabb, Heaven Jones, Abby Grace Harwell, Destinii Hibbard, Leo McDaniel, and David Greene; great granddaughter, Stormi Perkins.
A visitation will be held at Anglin Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2026 beginning at 10:00 am, followed with funeral service at 12:00 pm with Mitchell Burkhart officiating.

10/04/2026

Today's Blood drive has been cancelled.

10/01/2026

09/24/2026

Post 72 Color Guard will be presenting the Colors at 5pm.

09/20/2026

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09/14/2026

9.11.2026. "13th Annual Stewart County TN "Rally Round the Flagpole" National Day of Remembrance at the Stewart County Visitors Center hosted by Dover TN 72 American Legion Family. Dover Care Center hosted the Heroes Picnic at their facility available to first responders and veterans. Thank you for Dover Care Center and their staff for continuing to support the Heroes Picnic for many years.

09/14/2026

9.11.2026. "13th Annual Stewart County TN "Rally Round the Flagpole" National Day of Remembrance at the Stewart County Visitors Center hosted by Dover TN 72 American Legion Family. Dover Care Center hosted the Heroes Picnic at their facility available to first responders and veterans. Thank you for Dover Care Center and their staff for continuing to support the Heroes Picnic for many years.

A brief narrative of the ceremony. On behalf of the members of Dover TN 72 Legion Family, we thank you for joining us today to honor those we lost on September 11th, 2001, this being 25 years nationally and 13 years doing this ceremony in Stewart Co.

We opened in prayer, those in attendance sang the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. First Responders and a veteran spoke about their experiences and whereabouts on 9/11 25 years ago and how it affected them today. The timelines of the attacks were spoken, and a bell was rung to commemorate those times. Those first responders and veterans who were in attendance were asked to stand on the outside of the seating area. Then those who remained seated asked to stand on the outside of the seating area if they had a first responder family member, veteran family member, or an active-duty family member. Not one person was left sitting in a chair, such a touching moment for all. First responders and veterans received a warm handshake or hug, then all returned to their seats.

Of the 2,977 who died that day, there were 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers and 55 military members who were killed. Soon thereafter, many Americans sought law enforcement, fire fighter, and paramedic/EMT employment providing service to their communities. From 2001 to 2021 more than 2 million U.S. Service members deployed overseas, with more than half deploying more than once. More than 180,000 American enlisted for active-duty service in the year following the 9/11 attacks, more than any year since. In addition, more than 72,000 Americans enlisted in the reserves. Service to God and Country are at the forefront of the many who serve.

Those in attendance went outside and formed a circle around the flagpole and sang God Bless America. A siren tribute for 30 seconds was conducted, we held hands and closed the ceremony in prayer. Many of the first responders attended the Heroes Picnic, but some were called to duty to serve and protect our community due to an emergency.

Thank you for all who attended and continuing prayers to all our first responders, veterans, active-duty service members.
(Photos courtesy of Gina A. Bell, Unit 72 and Riders 72 Member).

09/14/2026

Post72/SAL 72/Unit 72 Meeting Reminder Tuesday, Sep 15, 2026, at 235 Church Street Dover.
On Behalf of Fred Shaw-Post 72 Commander, Sylvia Bailey-Unit 72 Auxiliary President, and Don Bailey-SAL Squadron Commander. Hope to see you all there. Bring a veteran and their family. Riders Chapter 72 meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the same location.
5:30pm SAL meeting (bottom floor)
6pm Potluck Meal (Fellowship Hall)