2020
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American Legion Meetings are held 7 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month
In the meeting room of the Loyal Order of Moose #180
2524 Grand Island Blvd. Grand Island, NY 14072
We welcome all veterans that would like to become members.
Commander Ray DeGlopper, rayd2198@aol.com, 773-4479
1st Vice Commander Joseph Mesmer, gijoebred@yahoo.com, 773-5651
2nd Vice Commander Patrick Soos, patricksoos@mckesson.com, 258-1509
3rd Vice Commander Mark Manthie, mmthei@roadrunner.com, 368-1019
Adjudant George DeGlopper, 773-5333
Finance Officer Peter Kuszczak, pkuszczak@roadrunner.com, 773-6459
Judge Advocate Joe Synakowski
Sgt-at-Arms Garry Duetschlander, Chaplain Joe Mesmer
Service Officer Patrick Soos, Recording Secretary Amy Garten
Mission: Service to veterans. Information for various benefits due veterans of all services, national and community affairs
Help: Help in recruiting recently discharged veterans and those veterans who do not belong to at least one veterans organization
Strengths: Largest veterans organization in the world.
Ideas: The many veterans living on Grand Island are a great untapped source of community involvement. They are encouraged to help the various programs in the town.
G. I. American Legion Post #1346 Thank You - September 2020
Legion Commander Ray DeGlopper. Photo by Mary Stewart.
On behalf of the Grand Island American Legion Post #1346, I would like to thank everyone who participated in our September 11-12, 2020 annual Poppy Fundraiser. We are very grateful for all the people who stopped by and donated money to this endeavor.The money will be used for various projects such as Grand Island High School scholarships, Boys and Girls State Leadership scholarships, as well as donations to the VA hospital, emergency situations around the country and other worthwhile purposes.
Your ongoing support for this annual undertaking is always appreciated. Thank you.
Ray DeGlopper, Commander
American Legion Post #1346
American Legion Patriot Day - 9/11 Remembrance Day - September 2020
The Grand Island American Legion Post 1346, will conduct their annual Patriot Day - 9/11 Remembrance Day & Poppy Drive. The attack on the Twin Towers unfortunately is fading from our memories. The Poppy Drive is to remind us of that tragic day when the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and Fight 93 took place in our history, we shall never forget. The day will be observed at Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post #9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd., Friday,September 11th at 7:00 p.m. All good citizens are invited to attend this ceremony.
The Poppy Drive will take place Friday & Saturday, September 11-12th at Top's Market, 7-11 on Love Rd, and Ace Hardware, 1889 Whitehaven Road. The members and volunteer workers will observe Covid-19 regulations. Thank you for remembering, and your prayers. Wear your Poppy !
American Legion Scholarship Winners - June 2020
From left: Joe Synakowski, Garry Deutshlander, Peter Kuszczak, Sean Rustowicz, Monica Cortes, Ray DeGlopper, Joe Mesmer
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Robert Haag photos.
On Tuesday, June 23 the American Legion Post 1346 presented the Annual Scholarship Awards to : Sean Rustowicz, and Monica Cortes.American Legion Flower Sale - May 2020
Raffle winner John Hurld with American Legion Commander Ray DeGlopper. Jerry Cahill photo.
Robert Haag photos.
The American Legion hosted their annual flower sale on Friday & Saturday, May 22 & 23 at the DeGlopper
Memorial Park. It was a great success! The large parking lot made it easier to social distance and offered a larger area to display the baskets. 3,400 plants were sold at the event. he remaining flowers from the American Legion Post 1346 Annual Flower Sale can be purchased at the Thompson Farms located at 2487 Long Road, Grand Island, NY 14072.
American Legion Flower Sale - May 2020
The Annual American Legion Flower Sale is moving from Mother's Day weekend to Memorial Day weekend. It will also move to the Charles DeGlopper Memorial Park, at the corner of Grand Island Blvd. and Baseline Road, for better social distancing. It will take place on Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd beginning at 7:00 a.m. See flyer.
