American Legion Auxiliary Unit 419 Pinckney

05/26/2026

Pinckney Memorial Day Parade and ceremony 2026

05/25/2026

Unit 419 ALA placing a wreath at the Veterans Memorial, Hamburg Cemetery, after the parade. We honor those who died in service to our country.

05/25/2026

May 14 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Freedom River.

05/14/2026

Flag at half-staff

Peace Officers Memorial Day is Friday, May 15. The day honors peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. In accordance with U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m) of the U.S. Flag Code, the United States flag shall be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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04/30/2026

AL Unit 419 and Legion Family members will be honoring our Veterans by distributing Poppies at local grocery stores two weekends in the month of May. This weekend, May 1-3 we will be at Kroger in Chilson Commons and May 15-17 at Busch's in Pinckney. Please stop by to get your Poppy so that you can proudly wear and display it, especially on May 22, National Poppy Day. On behalf of our veterans and military families, we thank you.

From National Headquarters American Legion Auxiliary:
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red poppy. The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines.

On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion.

Led by the American Legion Auxiliary, each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs.

https://www.vaauxiliary.org/site2/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/In-Flanders-Fields.pdf

04/29/2026

Happy May!! We're sharing our American Legion Family calendar of events for May. Lots of events open to everyone this month, Steak Night, Cinco de Mayo, Spaghetti, Coney, Car Show, and Pulled Pork.
We welcome our community friends and neighbors to join us!

04/24/2026

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04/02/2026

03/17/2026

Our Annual HOLIDAY BAZAAR is November 21 this year. We're looking for Craftors. Please contact Catherine for more information. Registration deadline is November 7.

02/23/2026

A well deserved honor to our 419 Auxiliary member, Sheryl Pitt. The 2026 Livingston County Auxiliary Person of the Year!
Congratulations Sheryl! We appreciate all you do for Veterans.