Joliet American Legion, Post 1080

10/08/2026

10/04/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1387836046846882&id=100068614990139

"Grieving families arranging funerals for recently deceased veterans are being targeted by scammers"
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10/03/2026

Wreaths Across America takes place Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 this year. The event begins with an 11am ceremony at the flagpole at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Complex. Wreath placement takes place immediately following.

If you haven’t completed wreath sponsorships for your loved ones yet, you can do so at the link below. The sponsorship window is open all year, no need to wait. Last date to submit for this year is Dec 1.

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16036/groups/?relatedId=189844

10/02/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1568318765334198&id=100064682681580

Today we remember LCPL Curtis John Krauhs of Springfield, Illinois, who fell on this day in 1968. Curtis is remembered by his 3rd grade penpal, Dominic:

"I was a third grader and we sent letters to the soldiers in Vietnam. He returned my letter and we exchanged two or three others. I grew up thinking he had returned home. Years later I took my students on a class trip to DC. I saw his name in the journal and cried my eyes out."

LCPL Curtis John Krauhs is honored on Panel 42W, Line 56 of The Wall: https://bit.ly/4o8X4iu

To honor your Vietnam veteran on our Facebook please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/3k7AlWK

10/01/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1567324045433670&id=100064682681580

Today we remember SP4 Michael Dee McClain of Jerseyville, Illinois, who fell on this day in 1968. Michael is remembered by his fiancé, Toni:

"Have loved you my entire life and wait for the day we can be together again."

SP4 Michael Dee McClain is honored on Panel 42W, Line 49 of The Wall: https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/36219/MICHAEL-D-MCCLAIN/

To honor your Vietnam veteran on our Facebook please fill out the following form: https://bit.ly/3k7AlWK

09/20/2026

There’s still an hour to get full on some great tasting pork at the Post. Only $15 for a generous portion, with baked beans and coleslaw!

09/20/2026