The Veterans Day program will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Newman Elementary, 12333 Briar Ridge Rd, Frisco, TX 75033. Our theme this year is “Welcome Home,” as we honor those who have served our country and have returned home. We truly love honoring our veterans, and your involvement would make the evening even more meaningful for our community.
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.
This Patriot Anglers session is for male veterans (spouses welcome to come to the info session, but the actual fishing trips are for the guys). They do have a women’s component and we have six women from Post 21 going in November.
If you want to attend, you need to sign up on their website americanlegionthecolony.org/events. This is so they can take a headcount for snacks.
Goodbye Clutter is for everyone.
If you want to attend, you need to sign up on their website americanlegionthecolony.org/events. This is so they can take a headcount for snacks.
Festive Holiday Attire
$25.00 Couple
$15.00 Individual
RSVP Form Deadline to RSVP is Nov 30:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-post-178-holiday-party-dec–15
The Post and Auxiliary will provide the main course.
Menu: Brisket, sausage and pulled pork BBQ,
with a baked potato bar
The post will provide water, soda and iced tea
NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED
The rest is Potluck – bring your favorite side dish. Please let us know what you are bringing on the RSVP Form.
This year we are holding a white elephant exchange, gift limit of $20. You need to bring a gift, if you want to participate in this fun event.
Watch e-mail and text messages for more information
Join us for dinner for the post catfish dinner. You pay for your own meal and drinks.
If you do not want catfish, you can order from the menu.
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.
Join us for dinner for the post catfish dinner. You pay for your own meal and drinks.
If you do not want catfish, you can order from the menu.
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/
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/