Greene Legion news December 13-19
GREENE – The Greene American Legion Post had its annual Christmas Party with wives at Bonnies. Again, our thanks to Bonnies and others who help support our work.
If you know of a widow of a Veteran, please let Commander Bourque know. Last year, we identified five widows. We identified nine as this article was written, but there must be more. The Post will be getting something for widows and giving funds for Greene Vets in the Oxford Home. We want to thank anonymous folks who have given the Post donations so we can do more.
Last chance to buy before Christmas from the Greene Legion Post. We are selling "I Love Greene" License Plate Holders-Flags-Grave markers-Mugs with your Service Branch through Treasurer J Girton (656-8448). The idea of a Paver is to remember your loved one who served.
If you have a Greenite that is in the service or has served since 9/11 please call our Cdr so the name can be put on the 9/11 banner that rotates between Bonnies and the Silo. There is no cost to have a name added on the banner.
If you have a veteran/widow/active duty military member(Guard-Reserve-Active) in need of help, please call any of the following: Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Binghamton Vet Center 772-2393, VA Outreach Center 772-9100,
County Outreach Officer 778-2147, Southern Tier Veterans Support Group 205-8332, Post Chaplain 656-4533 or other questions 765-6269. A whole additional list of support services are available in a pamphlet put out by the Red Cross. I have many copies so please call 765-6269. If you may have a veteran that needs to get into the Vets Home please get your paperwork in early. The Vets Home offers exceptional care. Someone told me how much A. Lincoln cared for veterans and the sacrifice of their families. It is in the Veterans Administration Motto and flank the Washington DC HQ of the VA. Lincoln stated in his Second Inaugural Address " To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, an his orphan". May Veteran Homes never forget those words.
Did you ever think of what the modern service person and their family goes through while on Active Duty or in the Reserves or Guard because of the shortage of troops and the many commitments America has around the globe? You are always on call to quickly respond. Your life suddenly changes. Years ago for Desert Storm it was the same thing, and we sold a car expecting the war to last a long time. I admire the commitment our modern defenders and their families. The anxiety level is a constant. Be in prayer for our troops and their families.
Loren Stone was born in Coventry in 1920. He joined the US Army in 1943 and did his Basic Training in anti aircraft but then was transferred to Infantry. He was assigned to the Cactus Division and went overseas to France and fought with them through France, Austria, near the Italian border and then into Germany. He said "he walked, slid, and rode vehicles" with his unit. On July 3 he joined the "Thunderbird" division. They were shipped home and he was discharged in Nov 1945. He made the rank of Staff Sergeant. Greene and America are grateful to Loren and his family for their service.
If you know of a widow of a Veteran, please let Commander Bourque know. Last year, we identified five widows. We identified nine as this article was written, but there must be more. The Post will be getting something for widows and giving funds for Greene Vets in the Oxford Home. We want to thank anonymous folks who have given the Post donations so we can do more.
Last chance to buy before Christmas from the Greene Legion Post. We are selling "I Love Greene" License Plate Holders-Flags-Grave markers-Mugs with your Service Branch through Treasurer J Girton (656-8448). The idea of a Paver is to remember your loved one who served.
If you have a Greenite that is in the service or has served since 9/11 please call our Cdr so the name can be put on the 9/11 banner that rotates between Bonnies and the Silo. There is no cost to have a name added on the banner.
If you have a veteran/widow/active duty military member(Guard-Reserve-Active) in need of help, please call any of the following: Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Binghamton Vet Center 772-2393, VA Outreach Center 772-9100,
County Outreach Officer 778-2147, Southern Tier Veterans Support Group 205-8332, Post Chaplain 656-4533 or other questions 765-6269. A whole additional list of support services are available in a pamphlet put out by the Red Cross. I have many copies so please call 765-6269. If you may have a veteran that needs to get into the Vets Home please get your paperwork in early. The Vets Home offers exceptional care. Someone told me how much A. Lincoln cared for veterans and the sacrifice of their families. It is in the Veterans Administration Motto and flank the Washington DC HQ of the VA. Lincoln stated in his Second Inaugural Address " To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, an his orphan". May Veteran Homes never forget those words.
Did you ever think of what the modern service person and their family goes through while on Active Duty or in the Reserves or Guard because of the shortage of troops and the many commitments America has around the globe? You are always on call to quickly respond. Your life suddenly changes. Years ago for Desert Storm it was the same thing, and we sold a car expecting the war to last a long time. I admire the commitment our modern defenders and their families. The anxiety level is a constant. Be in prayer for our troops and their families.
Loren Stone was born in Coventry in 1920. He joined the US Army in 1943 and did his Basic Training in anti aircraft but then was transferred to Infantry. He was assigned to the Cactus Division and went overseas to France and fought with them through France, Austria, near the Italian border and then into Germany. He said "he walked, slid, and rode vehicles" with his unit. On July 3 he joined the "Thunderbird" division. They were shipped home and he was discharged in Nov 1945. He made the rank of Staff Sergeant. Greene and America are grateful to Loren and his family for their service.
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