american legion
-
Annual Picnic 2023
Posted by
–
Read more: Annual Picnic 2023American Legion Post 1187 held our Annual Picnic this past Saturday, and we are grateful for such a large turnout of the members and the members of the Auxiliary. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and we look forward to seeing you again next month.
-
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…
-
Flag Day
Posted by
–
Read more: Flag DayToday is Flag Day which commemorates the adoption of theĀ flag of the United StatesĀ on June 14, 1777, byĀ resolutionĀ of theĀ Second Continental Congress. So fly the flag proudly! And learn more about the history of Flag Day here. Today is also a good day to learn about our flag, how to properly […]
-
6th Annual VetFest Booth Signup
Posted by
–
Read more: 6th Annual VetFest Booth SignupPost 1187 Legionnaires, we will be manning a vendor booth at the 6th Annual VetFest from 11am to 5 pm on Saturday July 8, 2023 and we need volunteers to sign up and help represent our Post to Castle Rock Veterans. Below is the current openings – click here to […]
-
Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.
Posted by
–
Read more: Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.On Saturday May 27th, members of Post 1187 supported and participated in a remembrance ceremony along with Gold Star families, other Veterans, and local members of the military. The Veterans Memorial Day Tribute organization has held a ceremony remembering those who put their lives on the line for the country […]
-
June Speaker Info – Team Red, White & Blue
Posted by
–
Read more: June Speaker Info – Team Red, White & BlueReminder to all Legionnaires that our next regular Post meeting is on June 15th at 7 PM. Our speaker this month is John Reyes, the Colorado State Coordinator for Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Team RWB believe that Veterans are Americaās most resilient citizens ā and itās time […]
-
DCSO Deputy Named Western Region LEO of the Year
Posted by
–
Read more: DCSO Deputy Named Western Region LEO of the YearEach year, The American Legion gives its National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his or her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. American Legion Post 1187 […]
-
Memorial Day Ceremonies 2023
Posted by
–
Read more: Memorial Day Ceremonies 2023This morning members of American Legion Post 1187, along with our American Legion Riders and Auxiliary Unit 1187, supported Memorial Day Ceremonies at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock and Bear CaƱon Cemetery in Sedalia. In Castle Rock, we had a great turn out from the community, as well as […]
-
Remember The Fallen, part 4
Posted by
–
Read more: Remember The Fallen, part 4Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. The holiday was officially proclaimed in 1868 to honor Union and Confederate soldiers and was expanded after World War I to honor those who died in all wars. It became […]
-
Memorial Day Flag Detail
Posted by
–
Read more: Memorial Day Flag DetailOn Friday starting at 0600, 9 Legionnaires put over 80 US Flags up on Wilcox and Perry streets in preparation for Memorial Day. Thank you to everyone who came out! As a reminder from Larry, on Monday 29 May 2023 Post 1187 will be at Cedar Hill and Bear Canyon […]
Recent Posts
Categories
Tag Cloud
Agent Orange ALR american legion american legion auxiliary Armed Forces Day Awards castle rock colorado Douglas county Firefighter Guest Speaker Law Enforement Officer Legion Riders Memorial Day mentoring PACT Act Remembrance Riders SAL scholarships Sedalia St_Patrick toxic exposure VA Benefits Veterans Veterans Day VetFest vietnam Wreaths Across America youth