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 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 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.
by larryw | Aug 15, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Color Guard, Community, Events
In attendance at the Social were many Purple Heart recipients, a Medal of Honor recipient and community leaders. Councilman John Keating read a City of Frisco proclamation that honored the Purple Heart recipients. Each Purple Heart recipient in attendance was presented with their own proclamation giving each soldier his own special memento honoring their service.
There were several notable speakers that evening that included Florent Groberg who spoke of his experience leading up to his Purple Heart moment and President Obama’s presenting him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. A live auction raised money for Frisco’s very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park. The Medal of Honor Mobile Museum was out front of the venue and was available for all to tour. Many Military Order of the Purple Heart were present from the local, state and national level.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
by larryw | Apr 26, 2024 | Community, Events
Post 178 members are invited to attend the Welcome Home Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 7:00PM at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 . Plan to arrive a few minutes early to secure parking and your reserved seats.
WELCOME HOME OPENING CEREMONY DETAILS:
- Keynote Speaker will be Major General James Livingston, Medal of Honor, USMC, (RET)
- Traditional Vietnamese Lion/Dragon Dance
- Candlelight Remembrance
- TAPS on Bagpipes at Sunset (8 & 12pm)
- A Military Inspired Drone Show (8:30pm)
by larryw | Dec 3, 2023 | American Legion Post 178, Events
Photo Caption: (L-R) Post 178 members Joanne Schumm, Terry Gilbert, Larry Wilhelm, and Ted Ruybal. Photo by Ed Reed.
While participating in Frisco Merry Main Street festivities on Saturday, December 2, 2023, American Legion Post 178 volunteers informed attendees and distributed information about reducing the rate of veteran suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide initiative – “Be the One” – to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.
The number of veterans who die by suicide every day is estimated to be between 17 and 22. The American Legion and its 12,000 posts nationwide have elevated “Be the One” to be its top priority, empowering veterans, servicemembers, their family members, and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk. The initiative intends to bring more awareness to the problem while providing resources to those who may be able to help save the life of a veteran.
Post 178 veterans that volunteered at Frisco’s Merry Main Street included Larry Wilhelm, Terry Gilbert, Joanne Schumm, Ted Ruybal, Thor Anderson, Bill Drake, John Stammreich, and Ed Reed.
If you know a veteran who needs immediate help, please refer him/her to the Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988 then Press 1.
