by caLegion HQ | Nov 13, 2024
With a saddened heart I inform the Department of California that our 105th Department of California Commander, Autrey James, transferred over to Post Everlasting on Saturday, November 9th. Commander James was an inspiration to us all in many ways and many encounters....
by caLegion HQ | Dec 1, 2023
With a heavy heart, The American Legion Department of California reports that one of our Past Department Commanders has passed on to Post Everlasting. Joseph O Early79th Department Commander Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Further information will...
by Makenna Uriarte | Sep 12, 2023
A celebration of life will be held for Albert “Poncho” Villa Jr on October 14 at Laughton Ranch in Jackson, CA. At the time of his passing, Poncho was the Calaveras Post 376 Commander. He also previously served as the Amador Post 108 Commander, District 11...
by Makenna Uriarte | Sep 6, 2023
Past Department Commander Michael A Gombar recently passed on to Post Everlasting. He served as our 77th Department Commander from 1993 to 1994, and actively served in the leadership of Post 150, District 20, Area 6, and in several National Appointments. Funeral...
by Brian Heyman | Aug 12, 2022
My father, Arthur A. Heyman, a WWII Veteran who served in the U.S. Navy as a Bosun’s Mate on the USS Bairoko (CVE 115) an escort carrier, died on Jan. 10 at almost 94 years of age. He was a member of that greatest generation who went off to war, and if they were lucky...
by Jared Morgan | Feb 22, 2022
A mass and burial service will be held for Legionnaire Sean Edward Jones at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 at Forest Lawn Cemetery’s Wee Kirk o’ the Heather Chapel, located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave. in Glendale. Sean was a dedicated father, Legionnaire, member...
