Color Guard/ Honor Guard Needs You!

Color Guard/ Honor Guard Needs You!

Within the last two months we have seen our ranks dwindle by three.

We have lost and will miss three steadfast participants in our Color Guard/ Honor Guard. So now have a shortage of Guard members.

We need your assistance to fill our ranks so we can accept requests from the community that ask our post to present the colors of our nation before their event.

This is not demanding work, and we can teach you if necessary.

We can even help with the procurement of uniforms, and we even have a few extra ones from the generous donations of members who have retired.

Please consider putting on the uniform again and show our neighbors what a privilege it is to be able to serve as we all have done before.  Let them know what it is to be a proud AMERICAN!

Our guard is well known throughout Frisco and surrounding communities, and as far away as Dallas and Fort Worth.  Each time our color/honor guard participates in an event, our post’s brand is enhanced.

Contact Bill Drake at 214-274-9955 for more information.

Post 178 Adjutant Appointed Nominating Committee Chair

Post 178 Adjutant Appointed Nominating Committee Chair

At its March 4, 2024, Post Executive Committee meeting, Jose Torres, Sr., Post 178 Adjutant, was appointed as the 2024 Nominating Committee Chair.

The nominating committee will report member nominations at the May 20, 2024, membership meeting which precedes the annual election of officers at the June 17, 2024, membership meeting.

Members interested in running for any of the 2024 – 2025 thirteen officer positions, should contact Adjutant Torres at info@friscolegion.org or 914-645-3817.

Volunteer Opportunities for NASCAR Event at Texas Motor Speedway

Volunteer Opportunities for NASCAR Event at Texas Motor Speedway

As you know The American Legion in now in our 4th year working with IndyCar and we will have the opportunity to participate in some NASCAR events in some areas of the country.

These events will be “Be The One” outreach events to meet veterans and their families to introduce them to our organization, as well as membership recruiting events.

This year there are no IndyCar events planned for Texas, but we will have 1 NASCAR event at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft Worth on April 12 – 14, 2024.

We will need to get 7 – 9 volunteers to work each day at the event. Please contact the Dept Adjutant Bill West at billw@txlegion.org if you wish to volunteer, we have to arrange for credentials and parking passes for the events.

Attire – Legion Branded polo/shirt, nice pants/shorts, comfortable closed-toed shoes and a Legion branded baseball cap which will be provided by National.

Hours – Friday and Saturday 8am – 5pm and Sunday 7am – 1pm.

Food and drinks can be purchased at the track from various vendors, and we will have water available at our booth.

Bill West

State Adjutant

K9 Veterans Day honors our four-legged heroes

K9 Veterans Day honors our four-legged heroes

K9 Veterans Day, March 13, 2024, pays tribute to the dedicated military and service dogs that serve alongside their human counterparts, safeguarding and serving with unwavering loyalty. From the battlefields to search and rescue operations, to assisting law enforcement and being therapy companions, these dogs play an indispensable role. This day honors their sacrifices, dedication, and the invaluable services they provide. It’s a day to reflect on their valor, remember those that have passed, and recognize the tireless efforts of active-duty service dogs.

The Wall That Heals

The Wall That Heals

THE WALL THAT HEALS
IS COMING TO FRISCO, TEXAS ON MAY 2–5, 2024

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Frisco, Texas on MAY 2–5, 2024 at GRAND PARK (7275 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034) and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

     The Wall That Heals travels in a 53-foot trailer, unfolding into a mobile Education Center when parked, recounting the Vietnam War’s story. The three-quarter scale replica, 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high, lets visitors experience The Wall’s towering presence, with the opportunity to make name rubbings of service members.

The mobile Education Center exhibit features several components: digital photo displays showcasing “Hometown Heroes” – service members listed on The Wall with their hometown from Frisco and its neighboring communities; digital photo displays honoring local Vietnam veterans through VVMF’s In Memory program; video displays providing insights into the history and significance of The Wall; educational exhibits depicting items typically left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam; and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. These exhibits collectively narrate the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall, and the era surrounding the conflict. They aim to offer a historical and cultural framework to understand the American experiences in Vietnam.

The 2024 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by USAA. Through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the trucking industry, and Blue Beacon, the exhibit is able to travel across the country.

Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been displayed in over 700 U.S. communities. The Wall That Heals is run by VVMF, the nonprofit behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. It is the only traveling exhibit linked to The Wall, featuring its largest replica. Two VVMF staff members lead local volunteers, interact with visitors and students, and ensure the respectful atmosphere of The Wall. For more, visit: www.thewallthatheals.org.

Frisco VFW Post 8273 coordinated arrangements for The Wall That Heals to visit Frisco.

About VVMF

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington D.C. in 1982. It continues to honor and pay tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and families Their mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America, educating all generations about the Vietnam War’s impact and era through various programs, ceremonies, and educational materials. For more, visit www.vvmf.org or call 202- 393-0090.