Photos by: Fred Shacklett, Department Historian
Department Commander Nick Rosa gives a speech at the celebration of life for Past Department Commander Autrey James
The celebration of life for Past Department Commander Autrey B. James took place over the weekend at the Colombo Club in Oakland, CA. Family, friends, and legionnaires gathered together, not just to mourn the loss of someone who was truly dear to us all, but to cherish, remember, and celebrate all of the time and memories that we did have with him.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to pay their respects.
Autrey’s service to this country, as well as to The American Legion, will never be forgotten.
– Sam Flores
Department Adjutant
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Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
Autrey was a great teacher, Legionnaire and friend. He will be truly missed. “Til Valhalla” brother.
Rafael A. Munoz-Cintron, NALC ’19
Alt. National Executive Committee
National Legislative Council (WA-9th)
The American Legion
Department of Washington