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American Legion Post #244

Sanatoga, PA 19464

(610) 326-1768 - office

"There shines the Emblem of the American Legion, it is your badge of distinction, honor and service.

It stands for God and Country, and the highest rights of man.

Of its several parts, each has a meaning."

Post meetings are usually the 4th Thursday of the month

the next post meeting is

Thursday - May 22, 2008 at 7 pm

(nominations of next years officers
elections at the June 26 meeting)

at St. Gabriel Lodge

at the corner of

Jefferson St & Grosstown Rd, Stowe, PA.

Who are we:

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. A community-service organization which now numbers nearly 3 million members -- men and women -- in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. These Posts are organized into 55 Departments -- one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Post Services provided:

	Provide VA health care counseling, trained service officer, homeless veterans assistance.
	Provide help with all VA programs and forms, prescription and medical supplies for veterans and non veterans and families.
	Provide support for families serving on active duty.

American Legion Post 224 of Pottsgrove, PA office:

	Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19464
	Office: P.O. Box 477
	Sanatoga, PA 19464
	Phone: 610-326-1768
	Fax: 610-906-1314

Location:

	Lower Pottsgrove township (Sanatoga) is a suburb of Pottstown, PA
	Upper Pottsgrove township is a suburb of Pottstown, PA
	West Pottsgrove township (Stowe) is a suburb of Pottstown, PA
	40 miles N.W. of Philadelphia, PA
	20 miles S.E. of Reading, PA
	40 miles north of Wilmington, DE

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on May 30th and is observed on the last Monday of May. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. Today, some Americans apparently use Memorial Day weekend to also honor family members who have passed away. Church services on the Sunday prior to Memorial Day may include a reading of the names of members who have died during the previous 12 months.

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 PM. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. Flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events.