by larryw | Dec 7, 2024 | Recognitions
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. An additional 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft.
On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance events are held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, culminating in a commemoration ceremony on Dec. 7.
by larryw | Nov 11, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
by larryw | Nov 9, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Marine Corps
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. American Legion Post 178 will honor the US Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday with cake prior to the General Membership meeting to be held on Monday November 18 at 6:30 P.M. at The Grove, 8300 E. McKinney Street, Frisco. We will enjoy the cake and play the US Marine Corps service song just before the start of the meeting.
by larryw | Nov 4, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Events
Members of the American Legion Post 178 Color Guard presented the Nation’s Colors and service flags at the 2024 Teddy Bear Ride.
Photos by John Brady.
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the Post 178 Color Guard had the honor of presenting the Nation’s Colors and Service Flags during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Teddy Bear Ride hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Each year motorcycle enthusiasts gather for one-of-a-kind fundraiser and awareness event where motorcycle riders make their way across Collin County to deliver their all-important passengers, new teddy bears! These precious stuffed animals will make their way into the arms of children who receive a forensic interview at the Center, providing comfort and hope as they begin their journey to healing.
by larryw | Oct 25, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
National Day of the Deployed annually honors the United States military personnel deployed around the globe.
On October 26th, we honor all the brave military personnel who have been deployed, are sacrificing, or have sacrificed their lives to defend our country. It also acknowledges their families who are separated from them during deployment and the sacrifices they make in order for their family members to serve our country.
