America Legion to Exhibit Military Memorabilia

Saturday – Monday, May 25-27, Noon – 4 p.m., American Legion Hall

— from Diane Baxter —

“The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.” (www.legion.org/mission)

At this time we are preparing an exhibit to be displayed at our Orcas Island American Legion, Post 93, located at 793 Crescent Beach Rd., Eastsound. The community is invited to visit the display between noon and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday following the Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery from noon to 4 p.m., and; by special arrangement during the week if desired.

We are honored to have this opportunity to show our gratitude to those who have given their lives for our freedom, veterans who served during the war years, and their families. If you have mementos (uniform, medals, photos, certificates, etc.) you would like to share during the exhibit to honor their service, please call 376.5413 for further information.

We look forward to honoring our Orcas Island service men and women and their families by displaying their mementos. Our committee is committed to recognizing and honoring those who have served our country to preserve the freedom we enjoy today.

We look forward to serving you.

Freedom is Not Free Committee (American Legion Post 93, Orcas Island);

• Diane Baxter (Auxiliary)
• Shawn Elliff (SAL/Sons of the American Legion)
• Mary Greenwell (Auxiliary)
• Connie Haugen (Auxiliary)
• George Jackson (Post 93)
• Barbara Saul (Auxiliary)