MEMORIAL DAY

Well, it won't be long before Memorial Day is upon us. Once again Post 43 will be placing flags at the graves of the veterans in both the City Cemetery and Mt.Carmel Catholic Cemetery. We will be placing the large flags along the cemetery roads. Over 120 of these large flags, each on honoring a veteran and bearing the name of the veteran. These large flags and flagpoles were purchased by someone wanting to do something to honor the veterans.

Here are some pictures from the 2005 ceremony:

Post 43 Meeting Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The monthly meeting of the John F. Derby American Legion Post 43 as scheduled Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Several items were offered and moved upon by the members.

* New Roof on Hall: This will be accomplished May 3rd. Approval for buying shingles and other materials was approved by members.

* A replacement for the POW-MIA flag replacement was approved, since the old flag was badly torn by the wind. Additionally, a POW-MIA chair cover was also approved.

* To buy a flag and a solar light for the Shirly Cemetery was approved.

* Legionaire Chris Daugherty presented the post with a US Flag that was flown in Afganistan on the anniversary of September 11th. A frame will be constructed to display the flag.

* Preparations are being made for the Memorial Day positioning of flags in the cemeterys.

* Election of officers for the coming year occured when the current officers were retained.

POST 43 WEBSITE: www.frontenacamericanlegion.org