Author: Terry Ward

Legion Post 281 Members and Friends, 

All of you know about the devastation that occurred in Mayfield, Kentucky last month, just before Christmas, resulting from the tornadoes. American Legion Post 26 of the town of Mayfield was deeply affected.  Their building was all but destroyed along with the rest of the downtown area.  As you would expect of former military guys and gals, the members of that post have united to serve affected members and the many citizens that were deeply impacted, while they personally attempt to recover as well. I am proud to report that many Legion posts from across the country have donated as well. 

My Uncle Darrel Snow, a Korean War era veteran, was a member of American Legion Post 26 of Mayfield.  I proudly wore my American Legion service cap at his funeral and teared up when I offered a final salute to an uncle and fellow veteran as he reported to “The Post Everlasting”.   He was a proud American.   As with all veterans, we share a bond of dedication to our country, our communities, and to each other. 

We, members of the Mt. Juliet American Legion Post 281, want to reach out and offer our empathy to the community, so we are giving a cash donation of $500 to Legion Post 26 of Mayfield, to be given to whomever the Post deems to be in need.  Other members from Post 281 of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee are donating additional sums, as well.  If anyone would like to join us, for whatever amount, please let me know via Facebook private message, or through our www.mtjulietalpost281.com website “contact us,” and I’ll add it to our total donation.  

I’m taking a check to Post 26’s Commander this coming week.  I know he will be grateful for whatever is given. 

Post meeting tonight, 14 September, 2021

Mt. Juliet SA Center, 2034 N Mt. , Juliet Road,  Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.   Parking in the Back 

Agenda: 

6:00 PM,    Mt Juliet High School, JROTC Drill and Ceremony team will “Razzel Dazzel” you with their expert Drill and Ceremony team.   (Caution:  Weapons of potential danger will be flying in the air, observe with caution and keep your distance.) 

6:30  PM,  Pizza and Fellowship time.

7:00 PM,  Regular Post Meeting

                Topics:

                                – Success of the Post Picnic, on 11 September

                                – Reverser Raffle on 17 September, Hermitage Golf Course, ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD. 

                                – Halloween in the Park 23 OCT, NEED Candy, bring it to the Sep meeting.  

                                – Long range plans for the OCT/NOV/DEC

Join us this Saturday the 11^th at noon, as we gather with our families and friends to commemorate the significance of this particular day in our country’s history, while celebrating the common bond that we Veterans and Legionnaires share in our service to making this nation so great.  

Burgers, Hot Dogs, Bar-B-Que and the supplementary “fixins” supplied by the post.  Bring your favorite side dish to share with 6 to 8 others along with lawn chairs. 

Pavilion 2, Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet, starting at noon.   Entertainment provided by recording artist Forest Brandon (and a new post member too) ,  games, karaoke, and perfect weather to enjoy. 

Bring your family and your veteran friends and their families too.   

We are family!  Come and be a part of us as we continue to serve our military brethren and sisters, our great community and country. 

Samuel B. Langham Jr.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1923 – AUGUST 20, 2021

Samuel B. Langham, Jr., age 97, departed this life on August 20, 2021. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 30, 1923 to the late Sam B. Langham Sr. and Louise Sims Langham. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Martha Harris Langham. He was a member of Saturn Drive Baptist Church for over 60 Years. Sam was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 25 years in the Donelson and Nashville areas. Sam was also a member of the American Legion Post 281 in Mount Juliet.

Sam is survived by his daughters, Laura Harris Langham, of Overland Park, Kansas and Lesia (Preston) Goddard of Mount Juliet, Tennessee;

A Gathering of family and friends will be held from four until seven in the evening on Monday, August 23, 2021 and again on Tuesday, August 24, from ten o’clock until eleven o’clock in the morning. at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at eleven o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Dignity Hall of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home where the service will be streamed live @ Woodlawn-Roesch,with Interment to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Sam’s honor to the Nashville Rescue Mission, Shiner’s Children Hospital and the Nashville Humane Society.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/nashville-tn/samuel-langham-10316374