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  • Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.

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    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 […]

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  • Memorial Day Ceremonies 2023

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    This 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 Cañon Cemetery in Sedalia. In Castle Rock, we had a great turn out from the community, as well as […]

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  • Remember The Fallen, part 4

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    Memorial 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 […]

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  • Memorial Day Flag Detail

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    On 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 […]

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  • Veteran Resources for Memorial Day

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    Memorial Day is a time when we come together as a Nation to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. For many Veterans, this day can evoke a mix of emotions, ranging from pride and gratitude to grief […]

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  • Remember The Fallen, part 3

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    As part of our series of remembrances for this coming Memorial Day, we share the stories of two Coloradans who died in the service of our Country. Seaman Second Class Harold Dwayne Webster was killed on December 7, 1941, during the attack on Pearl Harbor.  He was stationed aboard the […]

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  • Memorial Day Ceremonies

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    American Legion Post 1187 will support Memorial Day ceremonies honoring Douglas County Veterans on May 29, these include our Honor Guard rifle salute, the reading of the names of our honored dead, and the play of taps. All members of the community are welcome to attend and honor the sacrifice […]

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  • Remember The Fallen, part 2

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    As part of our series of remembrances for this coming Memorial Day, we share the stories of two Coloradans who died in the service of our Country. Warrant Officer (WO1) Merlyn Lee Wentzel of Franktown, Colorado was a UH-1H helicopter pilot assigned to the 119th Assault Helicopter Company, 52ND AVN […]

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  • Remember The Fallen, part 1

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    Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Colorado has a proud history of military service, with countless Veterans making the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Over the course of this […]

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  • Remembering Karma-52

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    Contributed by Dave Giboo. With May here, most of us begin thinking about our plans for the summer. Whether it involves a well-deserved trip, home & garden projects or just a reprieve from shoveling snow May signifies the beginning of an inviting summer season. However, May also signals a time of reflection […]

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