by larryw | Mar 2, 2026 | American Legion Post 178, Oratorical
Anoushka Rai, a junior at Independence High School and 1 of 4 scholarship winners of the Frisco Post 178 Oratorical contest this past December, was the winner of the Department (State) contest on February 16, 2026.
Anoushka had previously won the District and Division contests and advanced to the Texas finals. She now advances to the National contest this May where she will compete for the $25,000 scholarship. Thus far she has accumulated over $4,000 in scholarships through the competition ladder. This is a significant accomplishment.
Anoushka has distinguished herself as an accomplished speaker and done so with poise. grace and style. We know you all will join us in congratulating her on this great milestone accomplishment, and wish her all the best in the National competition.
Anoushka has represented herself, her family, school, community, and Post 178 with a high degree of maturity and class that make us all proud.
We will be rooting for her at National competition.
by larryw | Feb 16, 2026 | American Legion Post 178, Community, Recognitions
March 27, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Allen Senior Recreation Center
451 St Mary Drive, Allen, TX 75002 United
by larryw | Dec 11, 2025 | Community
Join us in Frisco to celebrate the holidays and honor our VFW and AL Color Guards!
December 12 | 6pm – 9pm
Frisco Gun Club – 6565 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco
by larryw | Oct 15, 2025 | American Legion Post 178, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Events, Marine Corps, Navy, Press Release
Open to the public and all veterans, seating will be available.
A Veterans Day Ceremony to celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Frisco Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75033. The American Legion Post 178 and Auxiliary Unit 178 are coordinating the ceremony. Music provided by the Frisco Community Band, National Anthem performed by Leslie Rainey.
The ceremony will include special guests from the City of Frisco and keynote speaker John Bagwell, a decorated veteran with a Bronze Star with a “V” device and the Purple Heart. His experience has recently been chronicled in a documentary, Vietnam: The War That Changed America, released on Apple TV+.
John Bagwell is a Vietnam Veteran who served in the US Army as a DJ / announcer for the American Forces Radio Station. He was wounded during the Tet Offensive during the siege of Hue, South Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star with a “V” device and the Purple Heart.
He was part of the only American Forces Radio or Television Station to be taken by the enemy during any war. Of the staff, five were taken prisoner, three were killed, and John was able to escape.
Over the next two days, John was shot at over a dozen times – Six by the North Vietnamese and six by the Americans who did not know he was behind enemy lines.
He has found humor in the face of tragedy; his story will inspire you to face another day.
He has been active in the Veteran groups and is a past commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 542 in Dallas, and is on the board for Collin County Vietnam Veterans of
America Chapter 1122
He lives in the Dallas area, is married to Rosemary Bagwell, and has two sons, Jonathan and Ben.
by larryw | Sep 23, 2025 | American Legion Post 178
Keynote Speaker: SSgt Shilo A. Harris
Toyota Stadium National Soccer Hall of Fame
9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, TX 75033
November 18 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch is held annually in November in Frisco, Texas. Every year, we feature a veteran as our keynote speaker to share his or her story and inspire us. Please join us as we support these amazing men and women of our military and first responders.
If you’re a veteran or first responder, we want to honor you! There is no cost for you and your spouse or guest to attend. Please let us know you’re coming by registering below.
General Registration: https://fellowshippowerlunch.com/veterans/register/
Complimentary to All Veterans and First Responders and must register here: https://fellowshippowerlunch.com/veterans/register-veteran/
by larryw | Sep 14, 2025 | Events
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 is a sacred emblem of sacrifice, awarded to those combat veterans killed or wounded in service to our nation. It bears witness to courage unshaken and the profound price of preserving our freedom. We extend our sincere gratitude for your financial contribution, which played an important role in enabling our Purple Heart monument project to be fully funded through donations.
Frisco Purple Heart Monument Dedication
Frisco Veterans Memorial – Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75033
Saturday, September 20, 2025 @ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Dedication Event Speaker – Captain Florent A. “Flo” Groberg, U.S. Army (Retired)
Recipient of the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Purple Heart
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