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American Legion Post 1187 flag folding class
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Read more: American Legion Post 1187 flag folding classContributed by: Aaron Tucker, Jr. Vice Commander Our December 7, 2024 American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187 flag folding class went great. Larry and I had about 10 members attend, and each was provided with an ample opportunity to practice their flag folding skills. While there are always things […]
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Post 1187 Supports Wreaths Across America
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Read more: Post 1187 Supports Wreaths Across AmericaOn the morning of December 14th, 2024 members of The American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187, along with our American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1187 and other Veteran and community groups participated in Wreaths Across America. The Auxiliary is a sponsor for wreaths at our local Cedar Hill Cemetery, and […]
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Post 1187 Birthday and First Responder Banquet
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Read more: Post 1187 Birthday and First Responder BanquetOn Saturday October 26th, 2024 the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187 held our annual Birthday and First Responder Banquet to both celebrate our Post’s founding in 1987, and honor the men and women of our local Law Enforcement and Fire Departments who serve our community every day. We […]
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Read more: Post 1187 Riders Honor WWII Veteran on his 100th Birthday!The American Legion Riders Post 1187 were honored to ride by the 100th birthday celebration for a WWII Veteran today, and linked up with Post 178 Riders as well. Ralph grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and served in World War II (Army 3rd Armored Division, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment). […]
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Flag Day
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Read more: Flag DayToday is Flag Day which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. So fly the flag proudly! And learn more about the history of Flag Day here. Today is also a good day to learn about our flag, how to properly […]
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Memorial Day Ceremonies 2023
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Read more: Memorial Day Ceremonies 2023This morning members of American Legion Post 1187, along with our American Legion Riders and Auxiliary Unit 1187, supported Memorial Day Ceremonies at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock and Bear Cañon Cemetery in Sedalia. In Castle Rock, we had a great turn out from the community, as well as […]
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Remember The Fallen, part 4
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Read more: Remember The Fallen, part 4Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The holiday was officially proclaimed in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to honor those who died in all wars. It became […]
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Memorial Day Flag Detail
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Read more: Memorial Day Flag DetailOn Friday starting at 0600, 9 Legionnaires put over 80 US Flags up on Wilcox and Perry streets in preparation for Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who came out! As a reminder from Larry, on Monday 29 May 2023 Post 1187 will be at Cedar Hill and Bear Canyon […]
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Remember The Fallen, part 3
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Read more: Remember The Fallen, part 3As part of our series of remembrances for this coming Memorial Day, we share the stories of two Coloradans who died in the service of our Country. Seaman Second Class Harold Dwayne Webster was killed on December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was stationed aboard the […]
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Memorial Day Ceremonies
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Read more: Memorial Day CeremoniesAmerican Legion Post 1187 will support Memorial Day ceremonies honoring Douglas County Veterans on May 29, these include our Honor Guard rifle salute, the reading of the names of our honored dead, and the play of taps. All members of the community are welcome to attend and honor the sacrifice […]
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