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This was a very different Memorial Day from those past.  Only one of Brian Kenny’s floats was present.  No marchers came down Plandome Road.  No bands played.  No small children waving American Flags adorned the Parade route.  As New York … Continue reading →

For several years the American Legion Auxiliary has reached out to you for help in spreading holiday cheer to our veterans residing at the Northport VA Medical Center.  Your response has consistently overwhelmed us and last year we prepared and … Continue reading →

Unit 304 is happy to announce that November 10, 2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary.  Our milestone celebration comes a few months after The American Legion celebrated its centennial in March. The American Legion was founded after … Continue reading →

Four of the six young women who represented Manhasset Unit 304 at Empire Girls State this year attended the meeting held by Unit 304 on September 17th.  Each of them spoke of their experiences during the week spent at Brockport … Continue reading →

A Memorial Service is held on a rotating basis in a Church in Manhasset each year on the Sunday before Memorial Day. Members of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary participated together with members of the Congregational Church in … Continue reading →

The Junior Auxiliary worked with our senior members to create 26 Diaper Cakes and 32 wash cloth Teddy Bears for the “Welcome Baby Tea” held for 24 female veterans who had just given birth or were due to give birth … Continue reading →

Unit 304 proudly announces the formation of its Junior Auxiliary.  Girls from birth to the end of their 17th year may become members if they meet the organization’s criteria.  The girls assist the American Legion Auxiliary with projects, elect their … Continue reading →

An excited group of young women who were honored at our Memorial Day Ceremony left from the Williston Post this morning to begin their week-long adventure at Empire Girls State.  President Pat O’Brien and Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella … Continue reading →

The American Legion Auxiliary members joined the American Legion in commemorating Memorial Day by marching and riding in the Parade and participating in the ceremony at the Manhasset High School afterwards.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered the use of … Continue reading →

On Sunday, May 27, members of American Legion Post 304 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 were invited to share Sunday morning services with the congregation of  Church of Our Savior Lutheran.  The Pastor and members were very welcoming and … Continue reading →