Frisco Purple Heart Monument Dedication (09/20/25)

Frisco Purple Heart Monument Dedication (09/20/25)

SAVE THE DATE!! The Frisco Purple Heart Monument team invites you to join us in honoring America’s heroes at the dedication of the new Purple Heart Monument at the Frisco Veterans Memorial on Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM. More than a medal, the Purple Heart...

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Patriot Day

Patriot Day

Patriot Day is a day of remembrance to those who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon and on United Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.The day has also been designated as a day that the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to...

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August 7 – Purple Heart Day

August 7 – Purple Heart Day

American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178, is proud to be a Purple Heart Post. National Purple Heart Day is observed each year on August 7, honoring those U.S. service members who have been wounded or killed while serving under enemy action. The origins of Purple Heart...

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2025-2026 Post 178 Officers

2025-2026 Post 178 Officers

L-R:  Mike Olivarez: 4th District Commander, Joanne Schumm: Post Commander, Terry Gilbert: Vice Commander – Programs, Larry Wilhelm: Member-at-Large, Mark Hurlen: Vice Commander – Membership / Historian, Thor Anderson: Vice Commander – Post Activities, Bill Drake:...

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