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A music video honoring those who serve or have served their country

Clearwater, FL
The music video is titled "Their Country Called" and it can be viewed at the following YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJbWbLZdVoQ The song..
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Memorial Day 2015 at Black Hills National Cemetery

Sturgis, SD
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Placing of the flags: Memorial Day 2015
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Placing of the flags: Memorial Day 2015

Grand Forks, ND
Retired Senior Master Sgt. Bob Greene, American Legion Post 6 commander, gives some quick instructions to a group of volunteers..
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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Post 54 provides 21-gun salute prior to start of Memorial Day Parade
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Post 54 provides 21-gun salute prior to start of Memorial Day Parade

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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American Legion Post 54 is lead unit for Memorial Day Parade
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American Legion Post 54 is lead unit for Memorial Day Parade

Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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Post 54 places flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day
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Post 54 places flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day

Freehold, NJ
On Saturday, May 23, 2015, the members of American Legion Post 54 of Freehold, N.J., along with SAL Squadron 54..
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American Legion memorial ceremony
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American Legion memorial ceremony

Metaline Falls, WA
For some, Memorial Day Weekend is a kickoff to summer fun. The American Legion used their holiday weekend to remind..
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Shot Down: The True Story Of Pilot Howard Snyder And The Crew Of The B-17 Susan Ruth
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Shot Down: The True Story Of Pilot Howard Snyder And The Crew Of The..

As Memorial Day approaches and we begin remembering those who gave their lives for our country, let’s look back at..
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Legionnaire Publishes Book
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Legionnaire Publishes Book

Matthew Davenport, a member of Legion Post 1981 in North Carolina, has written a new book, "First Over There," to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I am an American Soldier!

I Am An American Soldier! ..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

What the World Owes Me for My Experience in World War II

I am a veteran of World War II. I was a co-pilot on a B-17, and was in the 388th..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaires lead way through Veterans Court Program

Jupiter/Tequesta, FL
The Veterans Court in Palm Beach County, Florida, provides alternative programs to criminal sentencing, probation and diversion treatment for veterans..
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Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition
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Hope Legion continues six-decade tradition

Hope, IN
By Kirk Johannesen, johannesen@therepublic.com Assistant Managing Editor, The Republic (Columbus, Ind.) www.therepublic.com (May 21, 2015) Members of Hope American Legion Post 229 will..
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There should've been a piper
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There should've been a piper

Northfield Village, OH
Cpl. James P. Brock, U.S. Marine Corps, KIA Vietnam Dec. 10, 1965 http://irishamericanwarveterans.blogspot.com/2010/04/corporal-james-p-brock-usmc.html
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Honor
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Honor

Long Beach, CA
Paying honor this Memorial Day. Bill C. Snyder served a total of 42 years in the U.S. Navy, last rank..
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Learning young
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Learning young

Columbus, OH
My grandsons, Henry and Emmet Conaway, show their respect at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Ill., on May 22,..
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U.S. Army family tradition
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U.S. Army family tradition

Exmore, VA
Cpl. Frederick Etz (my great uncle) served and died during World War I. 1st Lt. Edward Etz (infantry platoon leader) who..
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WWII Homefront in Chicago
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WWII Homefront in Chicago

The alley between north Racine and Clark streets, was our gateway to everywhere. I lived on Racine and a boyhood..
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National Veterans Assistance Day
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National Veterans Assistance Day

Alpharetta, GA
The Rockin' Roundup Band and Alpharetta Ga., American Legion Post 201 - in observance of National Veterans Assistance Day which..
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Kim Than, The General's Gold
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Kim Than, The General's Gold

The Teaser says it all. Stephen Richey... I wrote it.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Two Boys and an Alley

Home front memoir of a boy living near Wrigley Field in Chicago during WWII. The sights and sounds of the..
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Post 555 grateful to Home Depot
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Post 555 grateful to Home Depot

Midway City, CA
After 75 years, it became painfully obvious that the cozy and beloved headquarters of Post 555 in Midway City, Orange..
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Memorial Day Remembrance

Berwick, PA
Here in Berwick, Pa., we will be celebrating with a bridge wreath ceremony honoring World War II veterans. This will..
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Fight to honor valor continues over the Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross
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Fight to honor valor continues over the Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross

Bladensburg, MD
The Bladensburg WWI Memorial Peace Cross was dedicated in 1925 to honor 49 men from Prince George County, Maryland, who..
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FAMILY LEGACY

Thinking of the past generations on Memorial Day Weekend

Monticello, FL
As I set gaze upon the Stars and Stripes that flies from my home this Memorial Day Weekend, I reflect..
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Colorado Freedom Memorial this weekend
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Colorado Freedom Memorial this weekend

AURORA, CO
We are going to "The Denver Brass, Colorado Remembers" concert on this Saturday, May 23. at the Colorado Freedom Memorial..
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My Flag
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My Flag

My Flag J. R. Elliott – Wash, PA Thirteen red and white alternating bars Blue background with 50 snow white stars Cut from a..
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All-woman Auxiliary Color Guard
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All-woman Auxiliary Color Guard

Los Angeles, CA
This group of dedicated Auxiliary Legion Auxiliary Jackie Robinson Unit 252 members are serving on their Unit Color Guard that..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Stone Cold Statues - Memorial Day Tribute

For Memorial Day my father and I created a music video that I believe helps commemorate those we have lost..
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