Thursday, June 25, 2020

InterveteransJuly2020


Interveterans 29 July 2020 at the Navy club.  There will be no food and social distancing is recommended.

Veterans Assistance Commission  meeting July 15 at American Legion post 32

 

Bob Matteson ~ co-founder of LLHF passed away. 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-il/robert-e-matteson-9253719 


Navy club re- opens on Jun 30th at 2:30 in the afternoon

The Collier Harrison Marine Corps League is raffling off a limited addition 45 caliber pistol in this display case. Total package value $2700.00.
Tickets are $20 each.  Contact

Graham McCoy <usamccoy1@icloud.com>



New date for the Hippy Run/Benefit August 15, 2020  



🇺🇸Gold Star Mission riders will be making a stop at Girard County Market Saturday around 1:30. All are welcome🇺🇸

On the road again: Murphysboro to Springfield IL.

10 riders will travel throughout Southern IL - making stops along the way to Always Remember, Never Forget.

Mark you calendars! We will share our route stops + times as we get closer. We'd love to see YOU!

Survivor Outreach Services of Illinois has sent an invitation to our Gold Star Families, inviting them to join along the route.

***Note: All COVID safety precautions still in effect in July will be followed, as your safety is our priority. Please bring your own face covering, if the requirement still exists next month.


Saturday, June 6, 2020

InterveteransJune2020



Interveterans June 2020 

Veterans Assistance Commission  meeting July 15 at American Legion post 32

 

Veterans cemeteries to resume some committal, memorial services next week

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/2020/06/05/veterans-cemeteries-to-resume-some-committal-memorial-services-next-week/ 

 

Flag Retirement Ceremony  Saturday, June 13th, at Roselawn cemetery.

 

Springfield Post #32, The American Legion will have the Annual June meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Post 32, 1120 Sangamon Avenue.  You must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

I hope you will be able to attend.

Thank you,
Bruce O’Neil, Commander

Our next blood drive will kick off August 1st at 9:00 a.m. Spots are limited so hurry and lock in your appointment today!! Sign up at bloodcenter.org using sponsor code 61135 or by contacting Freddy or Dawn.

 

Please join the women veterans of Illinois Joining Forces Friday, June 26th 11am-12:30pm CT via Zoom for an event dedicated to community and discussion on the 'State of Affairs' for Military members, Veterans, and their Families (SVMF) Illinois.
Panelists include:
-IJF Chairwoman, Erica Borggren, as Moderator
-LaNae Edwards, Business Operations Analyst, Illinois Joining Forces
-Stephanie Kifowit, USMC Veteran & IL House Chair of Veterans Affairs
Special welcome by WWII Veteran, Helen Ehlers!
To RSVP, visit: http://ow.ly/7lXb50AajAJ