MINUTES OF MEETING – POST 281, DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE, THE AMERICAN LEGION
COMPILED BY: Adjutant Terry Ward
DATE: 12 Nov 2019
APPROVED BY COMMANDER: Brenda Thompson
CONVENED: 1900
ADJOURNED: 2015
From Commander Thompson:
November is the month that everyone recognizes and celebrates Veterans. Of course, we in the American Legion do that every day. It is important that we take the opportunity to talk to those who did not serve, to our children and to our community, to help them understand why we are so proud or our service to our country – both in uniform and as a member of the American Legion…
Since The American Legion was founded in 1919 we have been actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community and American Legion family members. In the ’20s, The American Legion entered into an agreement with The American National Red Cross, later called The American Red Coss, to assist them in disaster relief and fund raising.
The programe became known as The American Legion’s Disaster Relief Program and worked in conjuction with The Red Cross for about 50 years. Over that time, The American Legion through its many local posts assisted our Nation’s residents without housing assistance, food, supplies and cleanup after a number of major disasters.
Learn more about how you can make a difference by opening or downloading the National Emergency Fund PDF.
At some time in your life, you may need emergency care. The attached document explains what VA might be able to do for you. When it is not possible for you to go to a VA Medical Center, you should go to the nearest hospital that has an emergency room. If you are in an ambulance, the paramedics will usually take you to the closest emergency room.
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Memorial Day in Mt. Juliet came with thundershowers and yet the mood was not dampened at all, due to the collective warmth of our individual memories of those fallen heroes in the wars America has fought to maintain freedom in our great country. Bond Chapel held the ceremony inside where the crowd was patriotically synthesized by the singing of Jordans Shore and Chief James Hambrick. The Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 in Mt. Juliet provided the honor guard to present the colors and fire the 21 gun salute. Our honor guard has gained great renown over the state of Tennessee and is in high demand for funerals and ceremonies involving the military.
Retired US Army Major Pat Unger gave the address. Pat is also Post Commander for Mt. Juliet American Legion Post 281. He gave the memorial address honoring those who have fallen in all our wars. Pat reminded us they are not statistics, but rather real people with real families who miss them this Memorial Day, where their chair at the table is still empty. He reminded us that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance “care for him who shall have borne the battle and his widow and his orphan ”. Quoted from President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, given March 4, 1865, at Washington, D.C. We were further reminded that it is a day to give thanks as we owe that to those who served and died to keep us free.
We are again indebted to Andy Bond and his staff at Bond Memorial Chapel for hosting this event now for 18 years. The crowd was treated to refreshments after the presentation ended. Seated at the podium was Andy Bond, Jim Austin, Pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Chief James Hambrick, Mt. Juliet Police Chief and Pat Unger, Commander of American Legion Post 281 of Mt. Juliet. In this photo the head of the man closest to the photographer is of 96 year old Max Anderson, a US Navy World War II veteran.
Richard Huffman
Public Information Officer
Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281
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At 4 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2014, Mayor Randall Hutto emceed the dedication ceremony for the new Veteran’s Plaza located at the side of the Wilson County Court House, in Lebanon. Bag pipes played “Amazing Grace”, followed by Lt. General John Pickler saying a few words of dedication and praying over the event. General Pickler is the highest ranking officer in Wilson County.
Post 281’s honor guard was present as well as Commander Pat Unger and several members of the Mt. Juliet American Legion Post. Several other dignitaries were in attendance, as well as about 200 + people and veterans. American Legion Post 15 from Lebanon, and the Vietnam Veterans Post were also in attendance.
In the center of the star shaped pool, the American Flag was raised, and around it 5 monuments to the 5 branches of our military along with their flags were raised in dedication for the event. The national anthem preceded the flag raising. Mayor Hutto thanked everyone who had a part in contributing funds and services to the construction of this plaza. Wilson Bank and Trust contributed $25,000. The county commissioners contributed $600,000 towards the building of this plaza. Mayor Hutto mentioned that “our veterans carried us on their shoulders.”
There were 10 flags in all, and the last 4 were another American flag, a Tennessee flag, and two POW/MIA flags, “lest we forget.”
Richard Huffman
PIO, Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 Mt Juliet, TN
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