| American Legion Post 305, Caledonia, Mi. 9546 Cherry Valley Telephone Number 616-891-1882 |
| 2011 Veterans Day Ceremonies |
| The Auxiliary, once again, did a superb job at preparing the dinner. There was numerous types of meats, potatoes, salads and best of all, desserts. |
| To our members and our guests, the Post would like to thank all those involved with this years Veterans Day Ceremony. |
| Members and guest's alike begin to par-take. It was a time to enjoy good food, get warmed up, to just plain socialize with family and friends. |
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| The day began by a group of members,representing our Post, going to the Wayland Schools at a Veterans Day ceremony. After those ceremonies they gathered at the Post for an afternoon ceremony at Emmons Lake Elementary School. Color Gourd was made up of Mike (Tubby) Agner, Commander Don Stevens, Adjutant Tom Basarabski, Gary Timmermans and Paul Davis. |
| Ceremonies at the Post began at 7 PM. Commander Don Stevens welcomed all in attendance. Dr. John Connolly sang our National Anthem, Chaplain Bill Lysdahl offered the opening prayer, followed by SAL Commander Todd Grinage, Penny Kirk of the Auxiliary, Sr. Vice-Commander Larry Schans, Julee Peterson female veteran, Past-Commander Al Jousma, and Adjutant Tom Basarabski, each had a few words commemorating Veterans Day. Past Legionnaire of the Year, Glen Klaver and Commander Don Stevens presents Ron Shook with Post Legionnaire of the Year. |
| After the speech's were complete, a wreath was placed on the Rock Memorial in memory of our lost brothers and sisters. Thereafter the order was given to "Salute the Dead". The SAL Firing Squad, consisting of, left to right back row, Tom Nordhof, Todd O'conner, Tom Apol and Chuck Clark. In the front row are Randy Eggers, Charlie McConnon, Jim Gless and Tom Hyde. Presented a volley of rounds. The Color Guard, left to right were Gary Timmermans, Jerry Huver, Jim McConnon, Phil Shook, Bob Weber, Dan Terrell and Dan Erskine. Presented Arms while "Taps" were preformed by John (Buff) Rodgers. Commander Don Stevens closed the ceremonies by asking for a moment of silence for our military personnel and then inviting everyone into the hall for some refreshments. |
| A Big Thank You to the Boy Scouts of Caledonia for the part they played in our Veterans Day ceremony. |
| Following the Veterans Day ceremonies, Dan Erskine third from left, presented to the Post officers Don Stevens, Post Commander, Penny Kirk, representing the Auxiliary and Todd Grinage SAL Commander a check for purchase of items for our December 17th food delivery to needy families. This donation came from the National Wildlife Turkey Federation (NWTF) Barry County Chapter. |
