Harry C. Miller Post 1187

JOIN
DONATE

Remembrance

  • Leadership Lessons of William John Crawford

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    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 […]

    Read more: Leadership Lessons of William John Crawford

  • Four Chaplains’ Memorial Service

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    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 […]

    Read more: Four Chaplains’ Memorial Service

  • Wreaths Across America 2023

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    This 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 […]

    Read more: Wreaths Across America 2023

  • Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    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 […]

    Read more: Memorial Day Ceremony in the News.

  • Remember The Fallen, part 2

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    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 […]

    Read more: Remember The Fallen, part 2

  • Remembering Karma-52

    Posted by

    Post 1187

    –

    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 […]

    Read more: Remembering Karma-52

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 Legislation LEO Memorial Day mentoring PACT Act Remembrance Riders scholarships Sedalia St_Patrick toxic exposure VA Benefits Veteran Benefits Veterans Veterans Day vietnam youth