American Legion National Commander Charles E. Schmidt and National Adjutant Daniel S. Wheeler place a wreath of remembrance for members of the military and veterans who have lost their lives over the last year. The ceremony was part of the 2017 National Convention Patriotic Memorial Service today in Reno. #ALConv2017
“I think this is something that needs to be a regular tradition,” American Legion Department of Nevada Commander Yvette Weigold said at a Saturday graveside ceremony to remember Miller. “We need to pay him that honor.”
American Legion founder remembered in Reno
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Grave of World War I Lt. Col. Thomas W. Miller cleaned, decorated and visited by national and state leaders during convention.
Pretty amazing.
Researchers discover sunken USS Indianapolis
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Nearly 900 crew members were killed when Japan attacked the cruiser near the end of World War II.
American Legion Post 416 Hosting "Patriot Rally" aboard the USS MIDWAY in San Diego, California benefiting American Legion, San Diego USO, Angels of America's Fallen and Operation Engage America. Raised almost $15,000 in less than 30 days for these Gold Star Families and Veterans Organizations. 🇺🇸
More than 20 Legion family members make improvements to Reno public park as part of annual national conventions service project.
Read more: www.legion.org/convention/238902/legion-family-shows-reno-%E2%80%98-good-work-we-do%E2%80%99.
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