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I would like to start this month's letter by thanking every one for the many phone calls, cards and letters of condolences on the passing of my Mother-in-law Viva Dean Maxwell. It helped my wife, Joyce, and me
through a difficult time. Again, thanks.
The month of April was a very busy one. It started with the Washington Conference where our Department representatives had the chance to sit down with our Minnesota
Senators and Representatives and talk over issues important to our veterans and our troops. Elsewhere in this month's Legionnaire is more information on the Washington Conference. You may also go on line to
legion.org, the National American Legion website for information on this event and other legislative matters. Just look under the legislative program or the online news paper, the Dispatch.
The month of April
also was the start of the district commanders' and presidents' testimonials as well as the events for President Marie Goede and myself. I again would like to congratulate all of the District Commanders and
Presidents for their leadership this past year and for all of the hard work they have put forth on membership and The American Legion programs.
I would also like to again say thank you and congratulations to
President Marie for her tireless dedication to the American Legion Family of Minnesota. My testimonial on the 19th will be a night I will always remember. I would like to thank Past National Commander to Bock from
Colorado for being my guest speaker for the evening. He delivered a very good speech and we all had a little fun talking with him before at my testimonial and at the Arial Roundup. That evening we also had a visit
from the U of M's team mascot Goldy the Gopher. He helped kick off the testimonial with the five Vice Commanders and Department Adjutant as the Dons of Copher's Gophers. Anyway I had a great time and would like to
thank everyone for the cards, phone calls and gifts. Thank you to all in the Legion Family for helping make this a great year for membership and The American Legion programs. For you are truly the greatest team I've
had the honor to serve with.
As I mentioned above, the 19th was also the Aerial Roundup, and although the weather was a little cool and the wind was blowing, we had a very good turn out. We had two planes on
display and three Model A's. The rally was a success as usual with the Aviation Post doing a lot of work to host it. Thank you to the Aviation Post for putting on the rally.
The Month of May will prove to
be a busy one with the start of the district conventions and post and unit installation of officers for the coming membership year. May also brings Memorial Day and all of its ceremonies and parades. This is, as we
know, a time to remember those who fell in battle and all those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have been called home by our Father. I would ask everyone to take some time during this
Memorial Day to stop and reflect on the meaning of the day and to say a prayer for those gone and those still serving today. And remember to wear you memorial Poppy for the weekend.
Remember to keep our
troops and their families in your prayers as well as our veterans in the hospitals and nursing homes. God bless all of you.
Keep The Faith.
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