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American Legion Auxiliary

Henry M. Guttormson

Post #40

Lanesboro, MN

Memorial Day 2013

 

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BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday  opens  3 pm

Saturday  opens  12:30 pm

Sunday opens 3 pm (May 19 thru Labor Day)

 

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday  4 pm - 6:30 pm

Saturday  12:30 pm - 3 pm

 

MEAT RAFFLE every Friday at 6:30 pm

... Come Early ... Seating goes fast!

 

Pull tabs and Electronic Gambling available.

 

ATM Machine available on premise

 

VISITORS WELCOME!!!!

 

Freedom Honor Flight Expands

Freedom Honor Flight of La Crosse, WI has expanded its service to serve Rochester, Minnesota area veterans.  Freedom Honor Flight previously shared part of its service area with a Rochester-based hub, which is no longer operating.

Freedom Honor Flight provides this trip free to veterans as a tribute for their service.  A trip which is beyond the reach of many veterans due to cost and physical limitations.  World War II, Korea and those veterans with a terminal illnesss have priority status for this year’s flights.  The next flight is set for September 21, 2013 so get your applications in.

Click here for details.

Let us not forget the Veterans who gave so much so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today . . .

Our soldiers who are working hard for us now  . . .

And remember that they were people with fire and passion embedded inside . . .

 

They die for this country, So remember and honor them with pride . . .

 

Last but definitely not least, remember the Auxiliary members who donate so many selfless hours wherever needed to support our veterans and troops  . . .

 

 

   

COMMANDERS LOG

Henry M Guttormson

 Click here view Post #40 Commanders Log

 

   
 

VETERANS

"Dewey" Hungerholt

ACTIVE DUTY

Samantha Hearold

AUXILIARY

Julia Borgen

 
 

 

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VETERANS MEMORIAL

Ernest C Borgen

SONS OF THE

AMERICAN LEGION

Lance Berg

AUXILIARY MEMORIAL

Anna Hanna

 
 

 

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Auxiliary members

who have passed away

 

HELP US HONOR OUR SOLDIERS AND VETERANS!!

*Active Duty Personnel and Veterans do not have to be members of the American Legion.

 

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OF SPECIAL INTEREST . . .

 

The following article was sent to Deane to be shared . . . a must read!!!!

 

 

 

"IN GOD WE TRUST"

 

 

Here’s a photo taken of Ann Margret (correct spelling) taken in 1988:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda, " Vietnam Woman Of The Year," story.

 

Viet Nam 1966

Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet Nam , other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.

A few years ago, Ann Margaret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing.

When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking garage. Before her appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.

 

 

 

 

Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home. Ann Margaret came out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon Richard's turn.

He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said, "I understand. I just wanted her to see it."

She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign his photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have time for 'my gentlemen.''

 

 

 

 

 

 

With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met over the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She then posed for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.

 

That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband.

 

Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to talk about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the first time anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.

 

I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across who served in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those who have served their country.

If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people make.

 

A True Patriot Will Pass This On. A Foreigner In This Country Might Not.

 

Don't be too busy today..
Share this inspiring message with friends and family.

 

On behalf of those who DO appreciate all that you did for us,
'THANK YOU!' to each of you who receive this message who have served or are serving our country in the armed services or any other service.

 

IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM!

 

 

 

Updated 06/15/13

 

HAVING A PARTY OR MEETING?  HAVE IT AT THE LEGION!

Upstairs facilities available to anyone for meetings and/or parties.

  *You do not have to be a member to rent the facilities.

Meetings / Kitchen / Dining Hall only, no Bar - everything you need except the food and cooks $30

Entire upstairs with Bar and Bartender $50

Call 507-467-3440 during business hours for bookings.

 

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American Legion

Henry M. Guttormson, Post #40

103 Elmwood, PO Box 285
Lanesboro, MN  55949
(507)467-3440

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