Four Chaplains Day Inter-Faith Service (PHOTOS)

Four Chaplains Day Inter-Faith Service (PHOTOS)

The Four Chaplains Day Inter-Faith Service was held at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Sanger to honor of The Four Chaplains on Feb. 12. Here are some photos from Department of California Historian Fred Shacklett and Sgt.-at-Arms Henry Sanchez. Photos by Fred...
Prayer and Reflection to Remember Our Comrades

Prayer and Reflection to Remember Our Comrades

“The Memory of the righteous is a blessing.” -Proverbs 10:7   We share this time of grief, but also share the love and memories of Ed Grimsley and Harry Woods. Please join me for open prayer and memoir for our fellow brothers-in-arms, this Sunday,...

Tribute to 5th Area Vice Commander, Harry Woods

  For the second time this week, I must inform you of the loss of another leader in the American Legion Department of California. I was told this morning that Vice Commander Harry Woods transferred to Post Everlasting on 4 October 2021. Vice Commander Woods was a...
Tribute to Past Department Commander, Edward Grimsley

Tribute to Past Department Commander, Edward Grimsley

  With profound sadness, I must announce that my dear friend and our immediate past commander Edward Grimsley transitioned to Post Everlasting at 5 this morning.  Ed has been a great mentor and friend to many of us in the American Legion.  I will personally miss...
John ‘Doc’ Bart was an active Legionnaire

John ‘Doc’ Bart was an active Legionnaire

A memorial and celebration of life will be held for John “Doc” Randall Bart at American Legion California Department Headquarters, 1601 7th St., Sanger at 11 a.m. on April 10. There will be a BBQ luncheon to follow, catered by Ma & Pa’s BBQ. Bart passed away at...