Honoring Our Veterans

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

  • 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

    American 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

    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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