Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 - Millburn, NJ

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE UPDATE 🇺🇸

While we are seeing some early morning rain, radar currently suggests it should clear out around 11:00 AM just in time for the parade.

As in past years, the Memorial Day Parade will go on as planned today at 11:00 AM, rain or shine.

Our servicemen and women fought for our freedoms in every condition imaginable, with no choice as to the weather they faced. Today, we honor their sacrifice by coming together despite the rain and paying them the respect they so greatly deserve.

Please prepare accordingly for today’s weather with umbrellas, ponchos, and rain gear, and join us as we remember and honor America’s fallen heroes.

God Bless America. 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

We are proud to announce that World War II Navy veteran John “Jake” Dalton has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Millburn Memorial Day Parade! Jake, celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this year and we welcome all to come together to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation over the last 250 years. 🇺🇸

Millburn 250, Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills, Millburn-Short Hills Historical SocietyThe American Legion Department of New Jersey, Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New Jersey

03/18/2026

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 - Millburn, NJ is extremely proud of the students who recently were nominated and participated in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program, a three-day leadership conference held February 26–28 at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pa. Special thanks to our financial sponsor, Military Order of the World Wars, National – Philadelphia Chapter!

Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills, Millburn 250, Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society, Friends of the Millburn Library

MILLBURN, NJ – Ten students from Millburn and surrounding communities recently participated in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program, a three-day leadership conference held February 26–28...

02/04/2026

Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills,Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New JerseySons of the American Legion Essex County Executive Committee

01/31/2026

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 - Millburn, NJ and American Legion Post 140 - Guy R. Bosworth, thank Life Scout, Sara Abraham-Winkler. Check out her impactful project in this month’s edition of Vicinity Magazine. 🇺🇸

Sons of the American Legion Essex County Executive Committee, Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New Jersey, Millburn 250, Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills

12/22/2025

Please help us find a missing Hometown Hero banner that was last seen hanging on Millburn Ave pole by the Board Ed Center.

Any information, please email SAL Commander Dan Cannon at [email protected] or return the banner to the American Legion hall located at 200 Main Street, Millburn. Thank you!

Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills

12/14/2025

Bravo Zulu from the members of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 - Millburn, NJ to the Navy on a great win over Army in the annual Army–Navy Game today! A powerful display of tradition, teamwork, and service. 🏈

We look forward to welcoming this historic rivalry back to New Jersey next year as part of a 9/11 remembrance, honoring the lives lost and the service members who answered the call in the days and years that followed. A fitting setting for a game that represents duty, sacrifice, and our nation’s enduring spirit. 🇺🇸

Sons of the American Legion Essex County Executive Committee, Sons of The American Legion Detachment of New Jersey, Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills

12/07/2025

Today, we pause to honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, a day that forever changed our nation.

We especially remember Francis Daniel Day, a true Hometown Heroes of Millburn-Short Hills whose courage at Pearl Harbor continues to inspire us.

Francis Daniel Day served aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37), one of the battleships tragically struck during the attack. When the first torpedoes hit, the Oklahoma began to capsize rapidly. Amid the chaos, Francis Day took heroic action, helping fellow sailors escape and assisting the crew under devastating conditions. He ultimately gave his life while saving others, an act of extraordinary courage and devotion to his shipmates.

Earlier this year, members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 - Millburn, NJ had the profound honor of visiting Francis Daniel Day’s resting place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. There, on behalf of our entire Squadron and community, members placed an American flag at his gravesite as a tribute to his service and sacrifice.

The Squadron also visited the USS Arizona, where we received a Certificate of Flag Presentation for an American flag flown over the Arizona Memorial on this very day, December 7th, last year. That flag now stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance, duty, and unwavering patriotism.

As we reflect on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor the brave souls who stood in defense of freedom, and we reaffirm our commitment to preserving their memory for future generations. 🇺🇸

12/01/2025

Great to see so many come out today from both near and far! 🏈 🇺🇸