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 09, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Frisco Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX 75033.
The American Legion Post 178 is coordinating the ceremony.
The public and all veterans are invited to attend. Seating will be available.
2025 District Contest will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9 am in the main auditorium at The Grove at Frisco Commons.
The American Legion Post 178 is seeking high school orators to participate in its 2025 Oratorical Scholarship Contest which will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9 am in the main auditorium at The Grove at Frisco Commons.
For details, please visit https://friscolegion.org/programs/frisco-youth-programs/oratorical-scholarship-competition/
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. “
A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day, and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. Purple Heart Day is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices, etc. do not close on this day.
On Purple Heart Day, we honor those who have received the Purple Heart medal. Post 178 is proud to be a Purple Heart Post.
Each year, brave men and women from the military service return to civilian life. Hire a Veteran Day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people the value of hiring a veteran.
Photo by John Brady
The 2024 Post 178 Texas Boys Statesmen were honored at the Post’s Membership meeting on July 15, 2024. Larry Wilhelm, the Program Committee Chairman, presented the statesmen a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Jeff Cheney and the City Council. The Certificate of Recognition as read by Post 178 Vice Commander – Programs Terry Gilbert recognized the day as “Frisco Boys Statesmen Day”.
The group of 23 incoming seniors who attended the 2024 Texas Boys State program from June 9 through June 14, 2024, received an original Certificate of Recognition and a medal honoring their commitment to the ideals of our system of government.
The American Legion Boys State program began 85 years ago and is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instructions for high school students. It is a participatory program where each delegate becomes part of the process of his local, county, and state government.
Since June 2014, including the 2024 selected young men, Post 178 has sponsored 200 Texas Boys State delegates. The highly competitive Texas Boys State and Boys Nation programs support mentoring youth, which is one of the Four Pillars of The American Legion.
Wednesday, August 7th 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rotate Bar and Kitchen
5454 MAIN ST, FRISCO, TX 75033
We have an exciting night planned for this year’s Purple Heart Social.
• Honor our PH recipients.
• Mayor to read proclamation.
• We will have a live auction at the end of the evening to raise money for our very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park.
• Medal of Honor Mobile Museum will be out front for all to tour.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart local, state and national will be in attendance.
As always, we will be honoring our PH recipients, we will have attendees from the Military Order of the Purple Heart from the local, state and national level. We will have the Medal of Honor mobile museum out for all to tour.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
Commander Joanne Schumm
We have an exciting night planned for this year’s Purple Heart Social.
• Honor our PH recipients.
• Mayor to read proclamation.
• We will have a live auction at the end of the evening to raise money for our very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park.
• Medal of Honor Mobile Museum will be out front for all to tour.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart local, state and national will be in attendance.
As always, we will be honoring our PH recipients, we will have attendees from the Military Order of the Purple Heart from the local, state and national level. We will have the Medal of Honor mobile museum out for all to tour.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
Commander Joanne Schumm