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Category: Community
Lansing Veteran Organizes Golf Tournament to Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Battle
Army veteran Justin Gonzales has faced battles on and off the battlefield. A proud service member who spent years defending freedom in the Middle East, Gonzales now finds himself in the fight of his life—this time against colon cancer. “I’m having a golf outing to promote cancer awareness,” Gonzales said. “I’m going through cancer right…
J.A. Garcia Post 172 holds annual Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
MERCEDES, Texas – The Veterans War Memorial located outside of Mercedes City Hall lists the name of the town’s fallen soldiers dating back to World War 1. On the side designated for the Vietnam War the names of 16 soldiers are listed who died defending freedom. On Vietnam War Veterans Day the American Legion J.A.…
Sons of the American Legion Post 172 Hosts Chicken Plate Fundraisers to Support Veterans
MERCEDES, TEXAS – The Sons of the American Legion Post 172 recently hosted a barbecue chicken plate fundraiser to help support the post’s ongoing efforts in aiding veterans, funding its annual scholarship program, and sponsoring students for Boys State, a prestigious government and leadership program for high school juniors. Legionnaires, American Legion Riders, Sons of…