Division Oratorical
Mathew Welch, representing American Legion, Peter J Courcy, Post 178, placed 2nd in the 1st Division Oratorical competition. Congratulations Mr. Welch!
Bill Cates honored as Distinguished Veteran of the Year!
Bill Cates, a lifelong Frisco resident, has been honored by Mayor Cheney as the 2017 Distinguished Veteran of the Year. Bill is a Korean War Veteran who served in the United States Army and has lived all of his 85 years in Frisco, serving this community.
Mr. Cates was also honored as the Grand Marshal of the Community parade, which is held on Veterans Day each year.
Frisco is a Purple Heart City
During the Frisco City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at approximately 1830 hours Mayor Jeff Cheney presented a Proclamation designating Frisco as a Purple Heart City. The purpose is meant to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s men and women in uniform and their families.
American Legion Peter J Courcy Post 178 Proclaimed A Purple Heart Post
POW/MIA Proclamation
Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney issued a POW/MIA proclamation to Frisco resident Bernard L Talley. Talley was a POW for 6.5 years in Vietnam.
Oratorical Contest Winners Ogbu and Keith Have Their Day in Frisco
At tonight’s council meeting, Mayor Maher Maso declared today (Tuesday, March 21) “Yolian Ogbu Day” and “Lauren Keith Day”. Lauren Keith, a junior at Legacy Christian Academy, and Yolian Ogbu, a senior at Lone Star High School, were recognized for representing the local American Legion Post 178 in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, an academic speaking contest.
