American Legion Post 137

06/02/2026

The O’Fallon American Legion invites you to join them in a 250th celebration on July 4th from 11AM to 2PM
250 FREE hamburgers, hotdogs, sides, desert and entertainment for the children

05/30/2026

Proud to have our American Legion Post support our O’Fallon/Shiloh Fire Department.

05/27/2026

On July 4th our American Legion invites YOU to a 250th Celebration from 11 to 2 PM . More information to come.

05/25/2026

On behalf of all the members of Post 137, I would like to thank the Veterans Monument Committee, the OTHS Band & Jr. R O T C , the VFW, all the speakers and those that attended the very nice Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Monument here in O’Fallon.

05/24/2026

TOMORROW WE HONOR THOSE THAT MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, SO THAT WE CAN ENJOY THE FREEDOMS THAT WE HAVE

05/23/2026

Poppies were donated to this over 600,000 poppy display by the American Legion and the VFW.

The Poppy Wall of Honor organized by USAA returned to the National Mall for the sixth year in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

O’Fallon Veterans Monument to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony

O’FALLON, IL — The City of O’Fallon invites the public to a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25th, at the Veterans Monument, located at 737 Wesley Drive. This ceremony serves as a formal tribute to our nation’s service members and will feature the introduction of newly inscribed names to the monument.

The event will officially begin at 11:30 a.m., with pre-service music starting at 11:15 a.m. Major General Charles D. Bolton, Commander of the 18th Air Force, will serve as the guest speaker. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and water for comfort during the program.

Event Highlights:
The ceremony will feature a wide range of community and military participation, including:

Keynote Speaker: Major General Charles D. Bolton, Commander, 18th Air Force.

Military & Youth Honors: Participation from the OTHS AFJ ROTC, VFW Post 805, and retired officers Lt. Colonel Ronald E. Garrison and Colonel Larry Strube.

Musical Performances: Patriotic selections performed by the OTHS Band Ensemble and the OTHS Choir.

Community Guests: Special appearance by Miss O’Fallon, Kyra Gallagher.

Veteran Recognition: Attending veterans are encouraged to wear their medals and decorations.

Event Details at a Glance:
What: Memorial Day Observance

When: Monday, May 25th | 11:30 a.m. (Pre-service music at 11:15 a.m.)

Where: The Veterans Monument, 737 Wesley Drive, O’Fallon, IL

Admission: Free and open to the public

In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the First Baptist Church, located at 1111 East Highway 50 in O’Fallon.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026