Opinion : To the Editor: Auxilary Post 170 thanks those who served

Post 170 MJ Kirby

Auxiliary Unit, Blairstown

To the Editor:

The members of American Legion Auxiliary MJ Kirby Post # 170 would like to express our sincere appreciation for the men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Thank you for serving this great country. Thank you for protecting us. Thank you for the security we have and feel here at home. We know you sacrificed or are sacrificing much for your country and all of us. And though you may no longer wear the uniform, we know you’re always on call to serve and protect the freedom and security of the United States of America.

We invite everyone to pause today to remember those who have fought or are currently fighting for our freedoms. Thank you to all who have so bravely protected us.

American Legion Auxiliary members have dedicated themselves for nearly a century to meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military and their families both here and abroad. They volunteer millions of hours yearly, with a value of nearly $2 billion. As part of the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization, Auxiliary volunteers across the country also step up to honor veterans and military through annual scholarships and with ALA Girls State programs, teaching high school juniors to be leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. To learn more about the Auxiliary’s mission or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.ALAforVeterans.org.

Pat Angerman

Jan Crow

Helen Freeman

Jean Ohlen, Officers