Veterans
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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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Castle Rock VA Clinic Groundbreaking
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Read more: Castle Rock VA Clinic GroundbreakingJoin American Legion Harry C. Miller Post 1187, VA and local officials and other dignitaries for the much anticipated groundbreaking for the new VA outpatient clinic in Castle Rock that will provide primary care services to Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. This will greatly benefit Douglas County Veterans and make […]
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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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Read more: American Legion Department Service Officer Comes Through for VeteranWhen American Legion Harry C Miller Post 1187 member Keith Kay returned from Iraq in 2008, he was surprised and frustrated that the VA wouldn’t approve his tinnitus claim. “Despite having been in sustained combat, and having our tiny firebase mortared and rocketed every week, lacking a LOD (line of […]
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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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Post 1187 Buddy Checks
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Read more: Post 1187 Buddy ChecksFellow Legionnaires, Post 1187’s Buddy Check program will be commencing soon, so be on the look out for a check-in call from one of your officers. And be sure to check in on your own buddies, whether Legionnaires or not. If you have a Veteran in need and we can […]
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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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Read more: Veterans Honored at the Douglas County Fair & RodeoFriday August 4th was Military Appreciation night at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, and several local Veterans were honored with recognition at the rodeo. These included American Legion Post 1187 members, including District 6 Commander and Post 1187 Finance Officer Wayne Turner, Post 1187 Commander Mike McNairy, and Post 1187 Jr. Vice Commander Keith…
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