One of The American Legion’s value principles is to HONOR THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE US, which means The American Legion pays perpetual respect for all past military sacrifices to ensure they are never forgotten by new generations.
Here at Post 1187, our Post, Auxiliary, and Riders deliver on this principle through many of our programs and teams:
- Collecting and delivering care items to the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimmons
- Our Auxiliary participates in Wreaths Across America by laying wreaths at Cedar Hill Cemetary
- Our Honor Guard provides many services such for veteran funeral/memorial ceremonies, including “Rendering Military Honors” by the Rifle Squad. Services also include Color Guard for flag presentation ceremonies. We are also called upon to provide Color Guard services for many types of public functions.
- Our local Post 1187 Riders have participate in veteran funeral escorts, Dignified Honors Motorcades, memorial services such as wreath laying and flag placement ceremonies.
Latest Honoring Veterans News
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Leadership Lessons of William John Crawford
Tomorrow, 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
Continuing 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
The 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 […]