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The weekend of May 19th and the days leading up to the Memorial Day Parade were busily  filled with the distribution of Poppies.  Two members who continue to be outstanding in their efforts are unofficially dubbed Unit 304’s “Poppy Queens.”  … Continue reading →

Janine Stange, known as the “National Anthem Girl” because she completed her goal of singing our nation’s National Anthem in all 50 states, requested our assistance again to flood the living Medal of Honor Recipients with cards and letters when … Continue reading →

As Memorial Day approaches our young members and friends prepared by creating beautiful posters and a wonderful wreath using the Poppy as a theme.  Many thanks to Kaitlyn, Kelly and Martin Clarke for their posters and to Madison and Paige Governale … Continue reading →

The selected citizens for Empire Girls State from Nassau County attended an orientation on April 28th conducted by MaryAnn Busa, President of the Nassau County Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary, Sonja Neal, Empire Girls State Chairperson for the Nassau County … Continue reading →

On April 14th, President Pat O’Brien and Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jason Cuomo and presented him with a Certificate and gift from Unit 304.  Jason chose the Veterans History Project … Continue reading →

Unit 304 hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 3rd.  Much of the town was still recuperating from Friday’s storm and some were still without heat and electricity.  Those who attended enjoyed the festivities including Irish music, … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, January 3, Ines Basso Glick , the Founder and Executive Director of Care to Knit, served as Guest Speaker at the monthly meeting of Manhasset American Legion Post 304.  Care to Knit has been a long-time friend of … Continue reading →

The chill in the air on December 2nd was no competition for the warmth in the hearts of all who participated in the fundraising, shopping, and wrapping of gifts for the veterans at the Northport VA Medical Center.  The request … Continue reading →

Wreaths Across America was a spectacular event this year that started long before Saturday, December 16.  Harry Rathsam has been the Volunteer Coordinator for Long Island National Cemetery since the beginning of the program in 2006.  It happened quite accidentally … Continue reading →

Members of the Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary were joined by several friends at the annual holiday luncheon on December 15th at the Jolly Fisherman in Roslyn.  Members donated mittens, scarves and hats to the children of veterans at the Northport … Continue reading →