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2019 DEPARTMENT MEETING DATES AND HOLIDAYS May 27 Memorial Day June 6 D-Day (6/06/1944) June 8-15 Badger Boys State, Ripon June 14 Flag Day June 14 Army Birthday (6/14/1775) June 21-23 Wisconsin AL College June 23 Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday June 24-28 WALLECA, Fort McCoy June 27 PTSD Awareness Day July 4 Independence Day July 14-17 Legacy 100 Ride July 17-21 Dept. State Convention July 29 Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
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Annual Pilgrimage The American Legion & The American Legion Auxiliary The Sons of the American Legion The American Legion Riders
May 23, 2019 • Vol. 96, No. 4
Badger “For God & Country”
&“Wisconsin”
Excitement builds as plans are underway for Celebration of Freedom, September 4-8, 2019. The event, to be held in Portage, Wisconsin, recognizes 100 Years of The American Legion serving our veterans, their families, and their communities. Representatives from the City of Portage, Portage Chamber
of Commerce, Columbia County Sheriff’s Department, Divine Savior Healthcare, Legion Riders, and local Post members recently met to discuss logistics and security measures. The local community is excited to host and welcome Legionnaires and visitors throughout the state.
This event is sponsored by the 8th District American Legion Music in the park by the KNX band
10:30am
Chicken dinner will be served to King members in the park. (In case of inclement weather, food will be served in the dining rooms.) King members must wear their colored name tags. Non-members may purchase a meal for adults - $8, children 12 and under - $4.
1pm
Parade around the grounds starting at Olson Hall parking lot and ending past Ainsworth Hall.
1:30pm
Formal program.
Refreshments and food will be available at the concession stand in the park. Coffee cake will be served to all members units in the morning. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.
To provide a wonderful chicken dinner to veterans please make checks payable to: ALA Unit 161 and send donations to: Nancy Neuroth N2710 Lind Lane | Waupaca, WI 54981. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Marden Multi-Purpose Room. Smoking at WVH-King is limited to outdoor designated smoking areas only. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK. N2665 County Road QQ | King, WI 54946 | www.WisVets.com
Official Publications of The Wisconsin American Legion Family
The mission of The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin is to provide service to veterans, their families and their communities.
Sunday | June 16, 2019 10am - 1pm
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Legion Family Members are Planning with the Community for the Celebration of Freedom .
We will honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country. Legion Riders will escort the American Vietnam Traveling Tribute Wall to Veteran’s Memorial Field
CHRIS KROEZE Barron County native Chris Kroeze, 2018 Runner-up on The Voice, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at Veterans Memorial Field (Columbia County Fairgrounds). Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at https://bit.ly/ KROEZETIX.
on September 4. Beginning midday, September 5, through 3 p.m. on September 8, the Wall will be available for viewing 24 hours a day. Opening and closing ceremo-
nies will be performed. On the morning of Saturday, September 7, District 2 will lead a POW/MIA Silent March. In silence, we remember those who have not yet returned home.