American Legion Post 56, Marion, N.C. 28752

American Legion Post 56, Marion, N.C. 28752 We are located in Marion, N.C. Membership of 195 members as of 2021. We meet on the 4th Tues of eac Our membership as of 2021 is 195 Members. We meet at St.

Marks United Methodist Church in Pleasant Gardens at 6:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Come join us for a meeting if you are a veteran. See what we're all about. No obligation, but you will most likely want to join. We are Veterans helping Veterans... we'll feed you at the meeting too for free. Can't beat that deal. Just $40.00 a year and you'll get a free $1,000.00 accidental death insurance policy along with it. Hope to see you there.

10/14/2024

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Here's the link... Just click it and it will take you to the webpage with several choices of what kind of information you were asked to give. Thank you.

OCTOBER MEETING CANCELED...Due to the recent hurricane Helene, the regular scheduled monthly meeting for Legion Post 56 ...
10/14/2024

OCTOBER MEETING CANCELED...
Due to the recent hurricane Helene, the regular scheduled monthly meeting for Legion Post 56 in Marion, has been canceled for October. Our meeting facility is currently a residential shelter for victims of Hurricane Helene and is unable to accommodate the meeting. Please be advised that if you need the American Legion for assistance, you may call the Commander, Alan Mainer, at 828-317-9518. Thank you for understanding...

This is the McDowell County Salute to Veterans Wall, located between the McDowell County Senior Center and the McDowell ...
07/25/2024

This is the McDowell County Salute to Veterans Wall, located between the McDowell County Senior Center and the McDowell YMCA. We have a limited number of Granite Bricks left, 87 to be exact, to be engraved with the name, rank and conflict served for a veteran you have in your family or as a friend. This Veterans Wall will be here for many generations to come. Honor a Veteran by getting in on the last few bricks still available before it's filled up and no other opportunity will be available to have your Veteran honored. The engraved granite bricks are $100.00 each.
If you would like to fill out an application, please contact me and I will send one to you. We can accept checks or cash. If you have any questions, also, please contact me.
Thank you for reading and have a blessed day.

07/21/2024

American Legion Post 56 will hold their July meeting on Tuesday July 23rd at the McDowell Senior Center at 6:00 pm sharp.

05/23/2024

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This Sunday, May 28th, starting at 2:00 in the Conference Room at the YMCA the Marion Rotary Club, YMCA, and American Legion Post 56 will host the 26th Annual Memorial Day Service. Assisting with the service will be the Daughters of the American Revolution, and McDowell High ROTC. The guest speaker is Dr. Jim Gorst, a 20-year Marine veteran who fought battles in Korea and VietNam. Sergeant Gorst is one of the last living survivors of the Chosin Reservoir battle in 1950 where 130,000 Chinese troops surrounded 3 Marine Regiments (30,000). The Chinese sustained an estimated 30,000 killed, and 13,000 wounded. The Marines lost 1,700 killed and 1,300 wounded before they broke through enemy lines. He also fought in the battle of Khe-Sanh VietNam. Behind every good man there is a good woman. Jim and his wife Jerry celebrated their 75 wedding anniversary on May 11th this year.

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Yesterday, Wednesday, Marilyn and Zander Kelly, one of our grandsons, placed American Flags on the graves of some of McD...
05/23/2024

Yesterday, Wednesday, Marilyn and Zander Kelly, one of our grandsons, placed American Flags on the graves of some of McDowell County veterans. He said he felt really proud to be able to honor them for their service to our Country. I was the driver and transported them to several cemeteries in the Nebo area.

Sunday, May 26, 2024, the day before Memorial Day, join us at 2:00 PM for an afternoon program at the YMCA conference ro...
05/21/2024

Sunday, May 26, 2024, the day before Memorial Day, join us at 2:00 PM for an afternoon program at the YMCA conference room. Please see the attached agenda for program details. Due to the weather forecast the program will be held inside.
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Yesterday, at the McDowell High School NJROTC Blue and Gold Ceremony, Richard Lerch and I were honored to present 6 meda...
05/19/2024

Yesterday, at the McDowell High School NJROTC Blue and Gold Ceremony, Richard Lerch and I were honored to present 6 medals from The American Legion Post 56, to the Cadets that had worked so hard to earn them. This yearly award ceremony is highlighted by performances of the Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams. Beautiful ceremony and congratulations to all of the Cadets who were presented the medals for their individual achievements.

04/22/2024

American Legion Post 56 Members. Tomorrow's meeting is at the Senior Center at 1800hrs

This was sent to American Legion 56 and I wanted to share it with other veterans, First Responders. Read all about it an...
04/02/2024

This was sent to American Legion 56 and I wanted to share it with other veterans, First Responders. Read all about it and share as you see fit for your social media family.

Good afternoon, American Legion Post 56 –


On behalf of Sarah Verardo, CEO of The Independence Fund, President of The Verardo Group, and Founder of Save Our Allies, you are all invited to this year’s Wounded Heroes Day celebration, featuring a rousing performance by GARY SINISE and the Lt. Dan Band in honor of SGT Michael Verardo and North Carolina’s bravest. This concert will take place on Sunday, April 21 from 7 pm to 10 pm at The Revelry North End, and tickets are free of charge to Veterans, First Responders, Government employees, and their families. To RSVP, click here (https://give.independencefund.org/WHD24) or email [email protected] and your attendance will be recorded.


Wounded Heroes Day, April 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM Charlotte, NC

Who: The Independence Fund and Honored Guests

What: An evening concert with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band honoring SGT Michael Verardo and North Carolina’s bravest. Tickets will be free of charge to Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Please join us as the Queen City is lit up in America's colors on North Carolina’s 4th annual Wounded Heroes Day.

When: Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM

Where: The Revelry North End, 701 Keswick Ave Ste 110, Charlotte, NC 28206

Why: In 2021, Governor Cooper signed Wounded Heroes Day into law, a bill led by Union County's Representative David Willis marking April 24th of each year, as Wounded Heroes Day. In honor of Union County's Michael Verardo, April 24th is Michael's Alive Day, the day he suffered catastrophic and life-changing injuries in Afghanistan. Since he was injured, SGT Verardo has endured over a decade of speech, visual, cognitive, and occupational therapies, including 120 surgeries. For the wounded, the fight is never over, and Wounded Heroes Day takes the time to honor their sacrifice.



Members of the Veteran and First Responder communities from all over the state will be in attendance so this will be a rare opportunity for all of us to build stronger bonds with others who have dedicated themselves to a life of service. Please share this message with your organization and staff, family members, and post on social media to amplify outreach to the First Responder and Veteran communities for all those who can attend.



This promises to be both an entertaining and patriotic evening as Gary and the Band play while the Queen City is lit up in America’s colors for North Carolina’s 4th annual Wounded Heroes Day.

American Legion Post 56 Members remember, our March monthly meeting will be on March 26, 2024 at St. Marks United Method...
03/23/2024

American Legion Post 56 Members remember, our March monthly meeting will be on March 26, 2024 at St. Marks United Methodist Church in the Pleasant Gardens community. Start time is 6:00PM. We have several very important matters to discuss at this meeting. All Post Officers are expected to attend. All members are urged to attend. All veterans are welcome to attend. Thank you for reading and looking forward to seeing a great turnout at the meeting.

03/11/2024

Thank you American Legion Post 56, Marion, N.C. 28752 for sponsoring the 20th Annual NC Gold Festival! Your support will help us make this a truly memorable event!

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89 Rose Drive
Marion, NC
28761

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(828) 317-9518

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Our membership as of 2018 is 161 Members. We meet at St. Marks United Methodist Church in Pleasant Gardens at 6:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Come join us for a meeting if you are a war time veteran. See what we're all about. No obligation, but you will most likely want to join. We are Veterans helping Veterans... we'll feed you at the meeting too for free. Can't beat that deal. Just $40.00 a year and you'll get a free $1,000.00 accidental death insurance policy along with it. Hope to see you there.