by larryw | Oct 7, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
At the September Membership meeting of American Legion post 178, Ed Reed was honored and recognized for his encouragement, leadership, and service to the many programs run by the post. Since joining Post 178 in 2019, Ed has been involved in numerous programs and activities, including the Oratorical and Boys State programs, co-editing the Post’s newsletter, and serving on the Information Development Committee. Ed was the second Vice Commander of Public Relations and joined the Paul J. Courcy Post 178 Foundation as Secretary. Ed chaired the NNDCC, now known as the Navy Junior ROTC Program. Most recently, Ed served as the 2023-2024 Post Commander. Ed currently serves on the Post Executive Committee as Immediate Past Commander
by larryw | Oct 1, 2024 | Community, Events
Keynote Speaker: SFC John Wayne Walding spent 12 years in the United States Army, including seven years in the Special Forces Group at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his career at 3rd SFG, he served on ODA 396/3336 as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant and the Sniper Detachment as a Sniper Instructor.
It was during the harrowing battle of Shok Valley on April 6, 2008, that John would lose his leg to a sniper, and yet returned fire for four more hours with his severed lower limb tied to his thigh, earning him the Silver Start and Purple Heart.
Post-injury, John attended Special Forces Sniper School and upon graduation became the first amputee ever to become a Green Beret Sniper. He refuses to let his injury be the last chapter of his story.
John’s awards and badges include Silver Star, Bronze star, Purple Heart, Combat infantry badge, Airborne air assault and the special forces tab. John participated in numerous battles during his deployments; most famous was the Battle of Shok Valley, which you can read about in the book “No Way Out: A Story of Valor in the Mountains of Afghanistan” by Mitch Weiss and Kevin Maurer.
It is our honor at Fellowship Power Lunch to give something back. Join us November 19, 2024, for our Annual Special Event honoring those who serve.
Doors open at 11:00; presentation of the flag starts at 11:30.
If you’re a veteran or first responder, we would love to honor you at our Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch. There is no cost for you to attend! (Your guests may purchase tickets via general registration.)
Veteran/First Responder Registration https://fellowshippowerlunch.com/veterans/register-veteran/
General Registration The minimum donation to attend is $60 per person.
https://fellowshippowerlunch.com/veterans/register/
by larryw | Sep 29, 2024 | Memorial
A gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Our military families will never forget their sons and daughters who were lost defending our great nation. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, American Legion Post 178 and the nation remembers alongside them. It’s an opportunity for us to pay tribute to their sacrifices and support those who remain behind.
Each year, on the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members.
by larryw | Sep 20, 2024 | POW/MIA
American Legion Post 178 pauses to remember and honor those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Many families still wait for their loved ones who went to war defending our great nation and never came back. As a continuing mission the United States Department of Defense’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues the search for the missing, fulfilling the nation’s promise to leave no service member behind.
by larryw | Sep 18, 2024 | Air Force
U.S. Air Force Day is commemorated yearly on September 18, celebrating the birth of this very important organization. The U.S. Air Force is one of the most technologically advanced military organizations in the world. As soon as airplanes were invented, the U.S. military bought its first plane and utilized this revolutionary invention to defend our country. Since then, many advancements have been made keeping the U.S. Air Force on leading edge of technology. This holiday celebrates the day the U.S. Air Force became an independent organization and recognizes the many accomplishments the USAF has made. Most importantly, this day honors the sacrifices of many and raises awareness of the importance of national security to our freedom.
by larryw | Sep 10, 2024 | Anniversary, Community, Events, Memorial
The City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club will host a 9/11 Remembrance at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Freedom Meadow in Warren Sports Complex, located at 7599 Eldorado Pkwy. The ceremony will include the Frisco Fire and Frisco Police Honor Guards.
