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POSTS LA JOLLA 275 AND PACIFIC BEACH 552 COLLABORATE SPONSORING BOYS STATE REPRESENTATIVES

By: B.J. Coleman, Editor/Staff Reporter

DDuring the evening of Tuesday, September 13, Legionnaires from two nearby American Legion Posts gathered together to honor two Boys State representatives the Posts had jointly sponsored and to hear about their experiences. California Boys State returned to in-person weeklong meetings in Northern California this year after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted.

La Jolla Post 275 and Pacific Beach Post 552 combined funds and collaborated to sponsor two young men for attending the Boys State educational program in civics participation along the lines of California state government. Boys Staters are assigned to political party membership as Whigs or Federalists, with a nod to early partisan political parties in the United States.

Richard Yoon described his election as Assistant Secretary of the Federalist Party. He subsequently became a Public Defender at the county level. He won his court defense case, s the prosecution failed to file proper court documents.

“I really enjoyed meeting new people,” Yoon said, “and people from different backgrounds. I met a farmer kid I enjoyed getting to know.”

Yoon continued, “I enjoyed learning about government processes.”

He concluded, “Thank you!”

Aiden Kleiman said he ran unsuccessfully for Attorney General. “There was no way for me to go back,” Kleiman said. “I wish I could have done more.”

Both young men thanked the collaborative effort and support from Posts 275 and 552.

Additionally, District Commander Tracy Dalton performed installation for incoming officers of La Jolla Post 275. The Post further provided certificates of recognition for Legionnaires in attendance for service the prior year.

Post 552 has been hosting Summer BBQ evenings on the fourth Friday monthly. Steaks and burgers are made available for purchase, with side dishes of corn, potato salad, and watermelon as dessert. Each evening includes live music from the Windjammers band, featuring military veterans from the Marine Corps and Navy. The band plays jazz and rock classics.

MURRILL McCOY

LONGTIME COMMANDER OF POST 537

TThe man his family and comrades knew and loved as Murrill McCoy was born David Worthy on August 24, 1944 to Bernice in Coatsville Pennsylvania. His mother placed him in a foster home, where he was nurtured and loved when he was seven years old. Murrill lived in another loving home from the age of 14, until he joined the Navy when he was 21. Murrill was blessed to have loving people who provided godly values and love, raising him as a Mennonite.

Murrill McCoy’s Celebration of Life was held on June 30 at the Wesley United Methodist Church in El Cajon, after his passing on June 24, 2022.

In the Navy, Murrill was an ordnance man and traveled to the Philippines and Japan. He left after 22 years of service as an E7, and the values of careful hard work, attention to detail, and a strong sense of right and wrong were permanently embedded in his life. After the Navy, Murrill worked for Brinks Security and then as a security man for Sycuan Casino. In his retirement, he volunteered as Commander for American Legion Post 537, the City Service Legion Post meeting in Balboa Park. He further served as a shower monitor for the Co-Op Café. His caring and dedication as a volunteer will always be remembered.

Cheryl Park met Murrill when they were neighbors. They became friends and were married in San Diego 30 years ago. Together, the couple loved and nurtured Marrillesa and Jose, and another daughter, Maria.

Murrill settled his family at Wesley United Methodist Church, where he served on committees and boards and as an usher. His children and grandchildren remember him frequently in quiet prayer. More importantly, his family remembers that Murrill never said “no” to anyone. He was always there to help and make sure you knew that you mattered. Murrill will always be remembered by his model of patience and forgiveness.

The American Legion District 22 and City Service Post 537 honor his legacy of longtime service and promotion to Post Everlasting.

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LEGION POSTS 303 AND 6 PARTNER FOR HONORABLE FLAG RETIREMENTS

By: Wes Schermann, Publishing Commission Chairman

Every person takes pride in looking up and seeing the American Flag — also known as The Red White and Blue, the Stars and Stripes or Old Glory — blowing in the wind as it proudly represents the United States and its people and their values.

However, after awhile some of the flags become faded and tattered and must be retired respectfully and with dignity.

The process is done by various means of collecting and disposing of these flags. Post 303 member Alan Haller, an 86 year old Army veteran, who has been an American Legion member for the past 10 years, has taken it upon himself to collect used unserviceable flags from various libraries and then turn them over to Post 6, where they will be properly disposed of by a dignified ceremony and burning.

Alan, who is a frequent library user, saw that some libraries were collecting them and saw a need to coordinate the collection at six East County libraries.

While some libraries already had collection boxes, Alan wanted all of them to have the means to adequately collect used flags. Alan took it upon himself to contact the ACE

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5 x 6 ad $750 for Memorial & Veterans Day CROP .23 left 3.96 top 3.19 right Hardware store located at 10615 Tierrasanta Blvd for help. ACE Hardware immediately .96 bottom offered to furnish Respectful Flag Disposal cardboard boxes at cost. Once a month or as needed, Alan collects the used flags at the following libraries: Downtown El Cajon, Lakeside, Santee, Fletcher Hills, Del Cerro and Rancho San Diego. Recently Alan dropped off six huge bags of American flags to Post 6 for a proper and respectful disposal. Post 6 has for years been collecting American flags from various posts and organizations and storing them until they can properly and respectfully dispose of them. Every year Post 6 transports the collected flags to the cemetery at the Greenwood Memorial Park Mortuary in San Diego. The Greenwood Cemetery furnishes a space for the Post 6 Color Guard to hold a dignified American Flag ceremony. Additionally, Greenwood furnishes a hearse and a casket to transport the flags to the crematory for their final honorable retirement. Alan takes great pride in his volunteer project and looks forward to continuing to work with Post 6, as they all continue to show respect to our great American flag.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

By: Wes Schermann, Publishing Commission Chairman, District 22

AAugust 15 was a great day for District 22 and Post 6 Legionnaire Franklin Manthei and his wife, Irma, as he was presented with the Department of California Lifetime Achievement Award.

This is the second year that a member of District 22 has been selected for this prestigious award. The last recipient was Post 282 member Jack Porath.

To be eligible for this award you must have been a Legionnaire for at least 25 Years. Frank has more than met this requirement by being a member of the Legion for over 50 years. According to District 22 Commander Tracy Dalton, “Frank has been a member of Post 6 since 1985. This speaks highly of Post 6, since Frank has chosen to remain with Post 6 this long. Obviously Post 6 has been doing something right.”

In order to be selected for this award a Legionnaire has to have a nomination submitted by the Legionnaire’s Post to the District Board.

After being selected by the District, a Legionnaire has to be selected by Area 5 and then be voted on at the Departmental level.

According to Frank’s nomination packet, he has been a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. Upon moving to his initial Post, he moved through the chairs at the Post and became the Post Commander. He has attended Area meetings and Department Conventions for 48 years. He was instrumental in chartering a new Post and he was appointed to the District.

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In 1985, with a change in residence, he transferred to his new Legion Post and became the Commander, served on the Board of Trustees, was appointed Boys State Chairman, was elected Finance Officer for the last 24 years and was responsible for the Backpack for Kids program for 21 years. This program has given 2,800 backpacks to kids with a total worth of $70, 000.

Outside of the Post he has served Boys State for 45 years, with nine of those years on the Boys State Commission. He also served on the Conventions Committee for nine years. In retirement, he has accumulated 9,600 Legion volunteer hours at the VA Hospital, coordinating bingo for hospitalized vets. Frank Manthei has driven 75,000 miles and was a National representative for 19 years.