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Marble for our Heroes

Here is a great story on the marble used for the graves of our veterans. It is the story of a marble mine in Danby, Vermont. Continue reading →

Ray Smith Passes

Ray G. Smith, former National Commander, American Legion, died on October 26, 2011. He was the national commander of a 2.8 million-member American Legion in 2000. He also served on the North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission for the past ten years. Continue reading →

Billy Potter – Post 89

William Warren “Billy” Potter Sr., 75, of Post 89 Yanceyville, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Danville Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy with the Seabees. Continue reading →

The Meal is on Applebee’s on Veterans Day – Nov 11th

Applebee’s just announced that they will again say “THANK YOU” to our nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a free meal on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Continue reading →

“It’s Not Top Secret”

The NC Department, American Legion, mails out information about what is going on in the state to each post. It is in an envelope clearly marked “It’s Not Top Secret.”

The State Adjutant does this to remind the recipients to share the information with all members of the post. Continue reading →