American Legion Post 103 Celebrates Centennial Saturday

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Chartered on July 10, 1921, American Legion Post 103 of Fredonia will be celebrating its centennial at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fredonia’s Cumberland Presbyterian Church Activities Building on Cassidy Avenue — with U.S. Army retiree Rudy Fowler and U.S. Navy retiree Glen Keel on board as main speakers.
Among the Legion’s top priorities include the maintenance and support of both Buddy Rogers Park and the Legion Hall — two locations that continue to be the crux of social gatherings in Fredonia.
But it’s also the home of local military veterans and their history, something Fowler said the unit is trying to preserve.

Fowler originally served Marion’s Legion post before it dissolved, prompting a move to Fredonia’s unit — which takes Rogers’ legacy quite seriously.

Presley Lamm, pastor of First Baptist Church in Fredonia, is one of those 19 members in Post Legion 103, and is a close friend of Fowler. He notes that anyone who lives in the area, or even visits the area, has been impacted by the Legion’s efforts — whether it’s immediately realized or not.

Saturday’s visit with Fowler, Keel and other local veterans won’t just be the passing of stories from one generation to another. It could be the spark needed for new members and/or support, and Lamm is hoping people continue to remember the Legion’s efforts not just in Fredonia — but all around the country.

Memorabilia from Post 103 will be available for visitors to peruse. A reception will follow after the program.

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