Mail Call
SAL Detachment Commander: Learn something new every day
I was taught this lesson by the man who became one of my mentors and best friends. RIP, Bud!
Mail Call: Legionnaire needs to keep print edition
In reading the letter regarding putting the Legionnaire online, I have some comments.
ALR Director: Fund 85 Run to start in Pipestone
Happy spring! I had a great time in Montgomery earlier this month for the Appreciation Rally. This was the last rally of this Legion year. Boy, has this year gone by fast.
Mail call: Letter about taking a knee was spot-on
Many thanks to fellow veteran Jeff Miller and his letter to the editor, “Taking knee is disrespectful to war dead,” in the March 2024 issue.
Minnesota Boys State is June 9-15; register now
There is still time for young men to register to take part in this event. Doing so at www.mnboysstate.org, they can find valuable information about the week ahead of them.
Mail Call: Tax cuts for charities is the top priority
Veterans service organizations, athletic associations, fire-relief associations, nonprofits, bars, and restaurants with charitable gambling operations became very concerned about their futures with the passing of the Minnesota legislature’s tax omnibus bill.
Mail Call: Taking knee is disrespectable to war dead
I attended the basketball game on Dec. 28, 2023, at the Moorhead holiday basketball tournament, between Osseo and Dilworth/Glyndon/Felton. As much as the game was very entertaining, I was appalled at the behavior of six of the Osseo team during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Commander: Sign 1 more member before convention
When I was in the second grade my teacher, Mrs. Herron, had the class write papers on what we wanted to be when we grew up. I wrote mine on how I wanted to be a soldier.
NECman: Listen to your body when something’s not normal
The Washington Conference is history. A big thank-you to Kristy Janigo, as our Legislative Committee chairwoman. She did a fantastic job.
Column: If you want it done, give it to a Son
March also brings our yearly Spring Conference. This year it will be at Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, sponsored by SAL Squadron 225. This will be on Friday, March 15 (Finance and Executive Board meetings) and Saturday, March 16 for general membership. Registration cost is $20 and includes lunch.
Mail Call: Thanks for the airmen poem
Sending a shout-out to Sharon Brunette, New Prague Post 45.