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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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Read more: American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187 Crushes NovemberMembers of our Post, especially our Color Guard, were very busy this November with Veterans Day and associated activities. We appreciate all the support and interest from the Douglas County community! It was quite the month: It takes a lot of work to support all these and we are very […]
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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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Post 1187 Riders Support Pony Express Ride
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Read more: Post 1187 Riders Support Pony Express RideThis past Saturday, the American Legion Post 1187 Riders proudly participated in the Pony Express ride supporting the American Legion Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized, and […]
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Memorial Day Weekend 2024
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Read more: Memorial Day Weekend 2024American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187 members have been very active honoring our Veterans and Fallen this Memorial Day weekend, including: Thanks to all the Post members, Riders, Auxiliary, and family members who participated.
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Leadership Lessons of William John Crawford
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Read more: Leadership Lessons of William John CrawfordTomorrow, March 25th, is National Medal of Honor Day, and it is therefore fitting to honor Pueblo native, and former Palmer Lake resident, William John Crawford. Crawford is not only a Medal of Honor winner, he also has the distinction of being the only US Army enlisted person buried at […]
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Fitzsimons Veterans Christmas in July
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Read more: Fitzsimons Veterans Christmas in JulyThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1187 is gathering donations and items to be shared with our Veterans at the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons. Please review the list below, and bring any items or monetary donations to our Auxiliary during one of our upcoming meetings. Thank you to the […]
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Honoring the Fighting Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
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Read more: Honoring the Fighting Irish on St. Patrick’s DayContinuing our tradition of sharing stories about Irish-American Veterans on St. Patrick’s Day, this year we will take a look at the 69th Infantry Regiment. The 69th Infantry Regiment, also known as the “Fighting 69th” or the “Fighting Irish,” boasts a rich history steeped in Irish-American heritage and battlefield courage. […]
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Welcome VFW to Castle Rock!
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Read more: Welcome VFW to Castle Rock!Recently, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has established a new Post in Castle Rock and the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187 would like to extend our congratulations and heartfelt welcome to the community. As a fellow Veteran Service Organization (VSO), the VFW’s mission is “To foster camaraderie […]
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