Post Catfish Dinner
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.
Veterans Day Ceremony
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.
Post Catfish Dinner
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.
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch
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/
Fellowship Power Lunch Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Lunch
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/
Post Membership Meeting
Special Post 178 Officer Elections:
In accordance with ARTICLE V — OFFICERS Section 7 of the CONSTITUTION OF PETER J COURCY POST NO. 178, FRISCO, TEXAS
In case of vacancy in any office for any cause, the said vacancy shall be filled at any regular meeting provided at least fifteen (15) days’ notice of such election has been given to the members.
A special election will be held at our November 17 Membership meeting for the positions of Finance Officer and Vice Commander – Public Relations. If you are interested in running for an office, please download the Executive Officer Filing Form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G9HxFM4Ih3xIy9L3bKq3NmmKzVmi0jZm/view?usp=sharing . After you complete the form print it out to sign, then send the completed form to Jose Torres at info@friscolegion.org
Nominations will be accepted from the floor at our November 17 Membership meeting.
Guest: Janice Criger and Amanda Gilbreath from Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham
Post Membership Meeting
Post 178 BBQ at the Park
Post will supply hamburgers and brats.
Please bring some food to share – salads, sides, deserts, or all three! Bring Your own beverages of choice.
Bring any outdoor games
Bring Chairs to sit on – there are covered picnic tables inside the pavilion
This is a great opportunity to invite fellow veterans and family.
Rain or shine!
Use the button below to RSVP.
RSVP for Afternoon at the Park
Post 178 Fitness Walk
Post 178 Fitness Walk on the Third Saturday of each month at 8 am. We will meet at Frisco Commons Park parking lot to start our 1-mile walk, which takes an average of 21 min to complete. If you can’t make it at 8 am, join us afterward with your lawn chair and cooler for the after-walk cool-down. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Post 178 Fitness Walk
Post 178 Fitness Walk on the Third Saturday of each month at 8 am. We will meet at Frisco Commons Park parking lot to start our 1-mile walk, which takes an average of 21 min to complete. If you can’t make it at 8 am, join us afterward with your lawn chair and cooler for the after-walk cool-down. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.