Legion Post 463 Roanoke

07/28/2026

Speaking of meetings, there is something that Legionnaires across the country recite in unison at their monthly meetings, including our Post 463. The Pledge of Allegiance, a promise of loyalty to the United States, and The Preamble to The American Legion Constitution.

07/28/2026

Being out of the country, I will miss the next member's meeting so wanted to remind that the Legion Meeting is Thursday, Aug 6th, 7:00 pm, at the Post on Main Street. Open to members and would also love if any other military, active or inactive, want to stop in.

07/13/2026

With recent celebration of our country's 250th birthday, here is an illustration of the 28 Flags that got us to today. Our Post members still start each monthly meeting saluting the American Flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to it for what the Flag represents.

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

07/10/2026

Legion Emblem Part I: What was in the mind of the Pennsylvania veteran, Lt. Colonel Eric Fisher Wood, when he designed The American Legion emblem? Incorporating the WW1 Victory Button as its central core, it is a badge of honor, service and Americanism, representing the organization's dedication to God and Country. Adopted in June 1919, shorting after the Legion being founded, its design symbolizes the protection of American ideals, veterans' rehabilitation, care for children, and the memory of fallen comrades. It signifies loyalty, justice, freedom and democracy.

07/08/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for a Special Community Celebration! 🇺🇸

As we continue celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, we invite everyone to take part in a meaningful event that honors the founding of our nation.

📜 Live Reading of the Declaration of Independence
📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Roanoke Park (Near the Flag Pole) - 602 Victory Street, Roanoke

Hosted by the Woodford County Historical Society, this special gathering is an opportunity to reflect on the words that changed history and the ideals of freedom, liberty, and self-government that continue to inspire our nation today.

🇺🇸 Feel free to wear your favorite patriotic attire and bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to commemorate this historic milestone.

Following an incredible America 250th celebration in Roanoke over the July 3rd & 4th holiday, this event provides another wonderful opportunity to celebrate our nation’s heritage, learn from our history, and enjoy fellowship with our community.

We hope to see you there as we continue honoring 250 years of America’s story, right here in Roanoke.

❤️🤍💙 Small Town. Big Heart. Proud to Celebrate America Together. 🇺🇸

07/08/2026

My bad, meant to post this photo of our Post's sergeant-at-arms Mike Adams and most senior member Harley Aeschleman leading off the Independence Day parade after the police.

07/03/2026

NEW COVER: Photo is a portion of the original flag that flew over Ft McHenry in 1814, now permanently displayed in a specialized, climate-controlled chamber at the Smithsonian's Natural Museum of American History in Washington DC. This is the exact flag that Frances Scott Key saw on the morning of September 14th, inspiring him to write the poem that became our National Anthem.

"O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."

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07/01/2026

This coming Saturday will mark the United States of America's 250th anniversary, commemorating exactly two and a half centuries since the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. This milestone marks the day the 13 American colonies formally declared independence from Great Britain. But during the celebrations let us not forget those 250 years of Freedom and Independence have also been paid for by the bravery, sacrifice and dedication of 250 years of service to the country by the men and women in the military, past and present, who helped preserve it.

06/26/2026

Today, June 25th in 1950, approximate 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People's Army crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea to launch a full-scale invasion. This triggered a major proxy conflict of the Cold War against communism, with China supporting North Korea and the 21 countries of the United Nations, led by the United States providing 90% of the military personnel, coming to the aid and support of South Korea. As engraved on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington DC "our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met". The memorial was dedicated in 1995, with 19 statues representing US military personnel in action on patrol. (When the sun shines, they are reflected in the black granite wall portion of the memorial, becoming 38 statues to represent the 38th parallel that was the border between the two countries). No peace treaty has ever been signed, with the Korean War still considered a "frozen conflict" at the original 38th parallel. The armistice agreement was signed on July 27th, 1953, ironically 38 months after the war started.

Note: Following photos of the memorial was taken by the FB author on various 33 trips as a volunteer with Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.