Legion Riders #253

09/16/2017

We had a great turnout this morning for escorting the flag down to Perryville. I want to thank everyone that came out and supported this.

08/06/2017

07/08/2017

It's great to see over 400 likes and followers for the American legion riders post 253. There are changes happening and new members almost every month for the last few months. I'm excited about what's going on in the future. Right now there are hamburger and hit dogs being sold at the post for the parking lot sail happening as we speak. Exciting things people a lot of exciting things happening.

03/19/2017

Having a BBQ right now at Festus American Legion. Just started. Pork Steaks sandwiches $4, Brat's $2. Have plenty!!

02/11/2017

11/11/2016

It's Veterans Day, and many might not know it, but Missouri deer hunters have been lending a hand — well, gloves — to disabled veterans across the country for years.

10/16/2016

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09/26/2016

I thought this was interesting. Im sure some woll know this but many others wouldn't have a clue. Here is a grest history lesson.

09/21/2016

Im very excited about almost hitting 400 likes on this page. I'm excited about the possibilities and great things we can do for the community through this great veterans organization. Help us grow to reach more people share and invite friends to like this page. So we can continue to help be supportive and continue to lift people up. May we all keep the shiny side up and in between the ditches amen and god bless.

08/19/2016

Posting in case any legion riders are interested

Vietnam Wall Experience – Candlelight Ceremony

The public is invited to attend a special Candlelighting Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall on Friday, September 9th, at 9:00 p.m. in Tri-Township Park, Troy, IL.

This ceremony will be a time to remember and honor our Veterans through a blessing for their commitment and service, music honoring this great country of ours, and reflective readings for the lives lost while serving our country. Ceremony participants include Mayor Allen Adomite, Ms. Elizabeth LaKamp and Mr. Guideon Richeson.

Please join us as we light a candle in remembrance of our fallen heroes.

Candles will be provided. Seating is available but bringing a lawn chair is encouraged.

The Vietnam Wall Experience will be hosted by the Troy VFW Post 976, the City of Troy and many Friends of Veterans on September 9 – 11. The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will be open for viewing 24/7 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, in the center of Tri-Township Park, Troy, IL. All other display will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact Jean Myers at 618-960-9630 or Guideon Richeson at 314-681-2770.

06/07/2016

Today is the 72nd anniversary of Operation Overlord, the greatest military invasion in history. It's called by a name which shall live on forever, D-Day, 6 June 1944. With each passing day we lose our WW II veterans, but we must never forget their service and sacrifice that day as they stood against the very face of evil, tyranny. I had the pleasure of serving in combat wearing the same patch of two Army infantry divisions who have that incredible day as part of their history, the 1st and 4th US Infantry Divisions. God bless those men, God bless those who continue to today to stand and fight, carrying forth the legacy of those who had a "rendezvous with destiny"