Honoring Veterans
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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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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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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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Four Chaplains’ Memorial Service
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Read more: Four Chaplains’ Memorial ServiceThe American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187 invites you to join us in remembering and honoring the Four Chaplains, who so bravely gave up their lives in the early morning hours of 3 February 1943 aboard the USAT Dorchester. The memorial will be held a 2:00 PM this Sunday […]
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Wreaths Across America 2023
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Read more: Wreaths Across America 2023This past Saturday, Dec. 16 2023, volunteers across the nation and world headed to more than 4,225 cemeteries where they honored the more than 3 million Veterans buried there. And once again, members of the American Legion Family were big supporters of National Wreaths Across America Day events in their […]
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Read more: Auxiliary Visits Fitzsimmons Veterans Retirement CenterOn Saturday December 2nd, Castle Rock’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1187 held an awesome event at the Fitzsimmons Veterans Retirement Center. We are so grateful that our Auxiliary did an outstanding job giving the Veterans a little Christmas cheer with gifts and lots of sweets. We even had a couple […]
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Veterans Day 2023
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Read more: Veterans Day 2023Post 1187 members were proud to serve as Color Guard for the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation and sponsored by Douglas County with support from the City of Castle Rock and The American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187. This year also recognized the 10th […]
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Veterans Day Events
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Read more: Veterans Day EventsIt’s November already, and there are several events coming up to celebrate the day. Legionnaires who want to help with the ceremonies are welcome to participate, just show up early and look for one of your Officers! In addition to the usual ceremonies, the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation is […]
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Post Birthday Banquet & Honorees
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Read more: Post Birthday Banquet & HonoreesOn Saturday October 14th, 2023, the American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187 held our annual Birthday Banquet during which we celebrate the Post’s founding. We also paid tribute to the men and women who serve our community – Castle Rock Police, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue, and Douglas County […]
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