American Legion Spring Post 239

12/03/2025

Howdy Legionnaires!
Four Reminders for December
1. Monthly Meeting
There will be no meeting in December.
Our next meeting will be January 13th.
2. Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 13th
We will be working in Section Q.
Meet around 7:00 AM at Denny’s (15919 N Freeway, inside the Flying J’s building).
Parking is limited. I usually arrive at Section Q around 8:30 AM to secure a good spot.
If you arrive after 9:00 AM, park at Greenspoint Mall and take the free shuttle.
This is a rain or shine event—fingers crossed for clear skies!
Event Schedule:
7:30 AM – Shuttle and bus service begins
8:00 AM – Motorcycle es**rt and trucks arrive
11:00 AM – Ceremony begins
11:45 AM – Wreath laying starts (no wreaths before ceremony ends)
2:30 PM – Shuttle and bus service ends
3. Membership Renewals
2026 memberships are due by the end of this month.
Please confirm your auto-renewal.
If you normally pay at the Post, reach out to me so we can get you squared away.
I’ll also send out individual reminders this week.
4. Merry Christmas!
If you don’t have a place to spend Christmas, please reach out—I’ll connect you with Legion families opening their homes.
If you have room at your table, let me know so we can make sure everyone has a place to celebrate.
As always, be safe, enjoy your days, and let me know if you need anything!
Merry Christmas

John Taton
Commander Post 239

11/27/2025

I hope this kickoff to the holiday season gives you all a chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with friends and family. Maybe even find a great deal or two on Christmas gifts.
Today, and throughout the year, it’s important to pause and reflect: to recognize how far you’ve come and to be grateful for those who continue to support your efforts. I am deeply thankful for the incredible group of Legionnaires who have stepped up and will continue to walk with us on this journey. I’m equally grateful for my network of friends, family, and colleagues who stand behind all the ambitious things we strive to accomplish.
Gratitude is one of the healthiest human reactions we can share. Take a moment to tell someone how much you appreciate them and reflect on the blessings of this day.
Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude.

11/24/2025

Dear Legionnaire and Family,

Thank you to all those who have already sponsored wreaths for Houston National Cemetery! National Wreaths Across America Day is almost here! Join us on December 13, 2025, at 11:00 am for our ceremony (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at Houston National Cemetery as we come together to honor and remember our veterans.

Help Us Reach Our Goal. Cutoff date is Nov 27!

Our goal is to place 100 wreaths this year, and we're currently 22% of the way there. You can make a difference—sponsor a wreath today to ensure every veteran at this location is remembered: visit TX1473P - American Legion Post 239 and click the Red Sponsor button.

Forward this email to a friend or relative!

Join Us on Wreath Day

We'd love for you to be part of the ceremony on December 13, 2025, at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at Houston National Cemetery. Your sponsorships and participation in National Wreaths Across America Day make a lasting impact—help us honor every veteran.

We can't wait to see what we can do when we all work together to accomplish this mission!

Sincerely,

John Taton

Commander American Legion Post 239

[email protected]

11/19/2025

Conroe Veterans! The Conroe VA Clinic will host a BBQ cookout & Veterans Resource Fair on Nov. 20! Join us for free food and learn about VA and community resources.

11/18/2025

American Legion Post 239 Statement Spring, Texas – November 2025
American Legion Post 239 will not stay silent while America’s veterans are dragged through the mud. Recent reporting that suggests veterans are filing “dubious” or “fraudulent” disability claims is not investigative journalism. It is character assassination.
Our veterans are not gaming the system. They are victims of a bureaucracy that delays care, questions their integrity, and forces them to fight for recognition of real injuries: blast concussions, toxic exposures, crushed joints, traumatic brain injuries, and the invisible scars of war. To suggest otherwise is offensive and immoral.
At Post 239, we see firsthand how veterans struggle to navigate the VA system. Many of us spend years fighting for benefits we have already earned. To accuse us of “milking” the system is to betray the sacred contract between America and its defenders: you serve, you sacrifice, and when you come home broken, your nation takes care of you.
We call on Congress to address this slander directly. I encourage veterans to share their experiences with the reporter responsible, Craig Whitlock ([email protected] or [email protected]). Congressman Dan Crenshaw’s office can also be reached through his official site.
Here’s the link to the article: Craig Whitlock - The Washington Post
It is time to stop the suspicion and honor the only contract that truly matters—the one written in sacrifice, sealed in blood, and signed in service to the United States of America.
Craig Whitlock's email info: [email protected] or [email protected]
Congressman Dan Crinshaw: Email Me | Congressman Dan Crenshaw
Honor our Contract.
John Taton
American Legion Post 239 Commander

11/12/2025

We truly appreciate Feges BBQ in Spring Branch for feeding our team on Veterans Day! Your kindness made the day unforgettable.

Smoked meat distributor that ships nationwide on Goldbelly:
https://www.goldbelly.com/feges-bbq/?utm

11/10/2025

Your American Legion Post 239 in Spring, Texas, is raising money for Wreaths Across America. Can you donate $17 to put a wreath on a Veteran's grave site? Every year, 1/4 of Houston National Cemetery is uncovered due to a lack of funds.
Please help us honor our fallen Veterans with a small $17 donation. If you can afford to donate more, please do!
Use the QR code or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1473P to make your donation.

11/10/2025

Howdy, Legionnaires!
Mark your calendars—Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day), is our next monthly gathering at:
22602 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77373
I’m looking forward to reconnecting with each of you. We’ve got a full agenda and some meaningful conversations ahead, so come ready to dive in.
Dinner kicks off at 6 PM with PIZZA. Bring your appetite and adventures from last month.
Discussion topics:
Veterans Day Parade
National Night Out
Concert in the Country
Boots 4 Troops packing event
Silver Eagle
District Meeting
Wreaths Across America – Donations and Wreath Laying
Basic training – Do you have yours?

Meeting to follow dinner.
Looking forward to seeing y'all Tuesday!

11/10/2025

10/13/2025

Howdy, Legionnaires!
Mark your calendars—Tuesday, October 14, is our next monthly gathering at:
22602 Cypresswood Dr, Spring, TX 77373
I’m looking forward to reconnecting with each of you. We’ve got a full agenda and some meaningful conversations ahead, so come ready to dive in.
Dinner kicks off at 6 PM with my homemade Baked Ziti and an open discussion. Bring your appetite and adventures from last month.
Discussion topics:
National Night Out
Concert in the Country
Boots 4 Troops packing event
November meeting Tuesday, 11th, Veterans Day
Fleet Week Houston – www.fleetweekhouston.com
Veterans Day events – Houston Parade???
District meeting not attended
December meeting?
Wreaths Across America – Donations and Wreath Laying
Basic training – Do you have yours?
Letter of appreciation from the VA- What to do next?
Meeting to follow dinner.
Looking forward to seeing y'all Tuesday!

10/03/2025

Who's going tonight?