Letter "American Legion is seeking veterans"
I published this letter in the Paradise Post on August 4.
American Legion is seeking veterans
Editor;
As the newly appointed historian for American Legion Post 259 here in Paradise, I would like to invite any veteran who lives on the Ridge to visit us.
The American Legions is an 89 year old veteran's service organization.
We have members who served in all of the major conflicts from World War II to the present operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
We serve not only our fellow veterans but the Ridge community as well
Our new commander, Thor Sparre, is a good man interested in helping us get to know the community better, and for the Ridge to know us better as well.
Our members are good listeners, having been through the travails of the military service experience themselves.
We would be honored to meet with men and women who have just gotten back from overseas. Our vets have cast their eyes to the future and extend comradeship to all who have served.
We sponsor a friendly and spirited game of bingo every Tuesday.
Our next upcoming general meeting is the first Wednesday in September at 1900 hours at the Paradise Veteran's Hall on Skyway.
As a full-time re-entry student at Chico State, I know how tough the day is. I am honored to be in the presence of men and women who have brought something special to the United States/
On behalf of my fellow members and officers, I welcome and invite you.
We will be at Johnny Appleseed Days and will willing to talk in to any veteran of their spouse interested in finding out what we're about.
Gary D. Brune
Historian, Post 259
American Legion
Paradise, California