Welcome to The Broad Channel American Legion Post 1404

WASHINGTON -- Jan 20, 2007 - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton launched a long-anticipated 2008 presidential campaign Saturday that could make her the first female president in the nation's history. This picture is from her website under Senior's & Social Security. I found it funny that our Auxiliary picture got this title. Carol and Janet maybe, but Mary? and Ellen?. I would sue. Why not a picture of her new boyfriend Danny O'Sullivan Sr? Or Sal, he's about 100 years old?

I found this picture of my grandfather Vincent O'Hare which was drawn by Earl or Edward Laszlo in 1951. This was done from a hospital bed after he was shot in the Korean War for which he received a Purple Heart. Here's another picture of him in bootcamp.Vincent O'Hare Bootcamp

The Korean War, occurring between June 25, 1950 and a ceasefire on July 27, 1953, was a civil war between the states of North Korea and South Korea that were created out of the post-World War II Soviet and American occupation zones in Korea, with large-scale participation by other countries.

Volunteers lay wreaths at Arlington and over 200 other locations across the Nation

[December 14th, 2006 - All across the Nation volunteers participated in Wreaths Across America at State and National cemeteries, and other prominant Veterans Memorials. THANK YOU to all who helped make it such an amazing day. We are working to share the many stories, photos and videos from ALL the locations, as well as begining the planning for 2007!]

Let's say thanks is a projected started from Xerox in Rochester NY that send personal postcards to our troops oversea's. This is an excellent project that should be encouraged throughout our Legion posts. www.letssaythanks.com

Here is an letter from a serviceman:

As I was leaving an un-eventful Valentine's Day today, one of the mail clerks yelled "Adams!! You have a package!!" A package, I thought to myself. I'm not expecting anything. What could this be? I took the box into my office and closed the door. As I opened the box, a flood of joy came over me as I looked over the cards from you and the young ones, one of my co-workers walked in to see tears rolling down my eyes. I had never received a gift with this much love, packed into one little place from someone that I've never known.

Xerox is committed to helping people across the nation express their gratitude to our troops overseas. The launch of this program is aimed at reminding them how much Americans appreciate their service.

These are from the mid-winter conference in Albany on Jan. 26 to the 29th. It was held at the Desmond hotel.

WASHINGTON -- Veterans in the New York City area will enjoy improved health care with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commitment to retain existing medical centers in both Manhattan and Brooklyn while modernizing facilities at St. Albans in Queens, the Honorable R. James Nicholson, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, announced during a visit to New York City today.

“VA is committed to continuing world-class medical care that is convenient and accessible for New York City veterans,” Nicholson said. “VA will provide veterans with the care they need in the locations that make sense.”

December 10, 2006 All the Sons of the American Legion Post 1404 dues were mailed to the State. You will be receiving your 2007 membership cards shortly. You can mail your $10 dues to Janet O'Hare 17 West 10th Rd Broad Channel NY 11693 make check payable to S.A.L..

November 13, 2005 was the Ray York Memorial Run See Pictures. Everyone had a great time.

Post 1404 Needs Your Help To Give Back
Raising Money For Devastated Ohio Post
The money that’s raised will go to the Marines’ families and towards giving them recognition in this veterans memorial in Ohio.

In the dark days after September 11, 2001, the members of an American Legion Post in Ohio undertook a fundraising effort for Ray York Jr., a victim in the attack on the World Trade Center and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 1404 in Broad Channel.

The Ohioans from Post 610 raised about $8,000 for York’s family by hosting spaghetti dinners in the Cleveland suburb of Brook Park. Now, after that same post suffered devastating losses fighting in Iraq – 21 members were killed during just one week in August – Post 1404 wants to give back, and they need your support. The men were members of the Marine 3 rd Battalion 25 th Regiment Ohio National Guard, which was first activated in 1943.

“Our intent is to go there on the second Tuesday in March and present a check with donations from the area for the Marines [who were killed] and their families,” 1404’s commander, Bob Connolly told The Wave this week.

“It’s 21 families you’re talking about, and this is a little post in Ohio,” said 1404 member Pat Brosnahan. “If it happened here it would be a shock.”

The Broad Channel post has raised about $6,000 with a “Night at the Races” fundraiser in November and with additional help from the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department, but Connolly wants to well exceed the Ohio post’s generous donation to the York family.

“They reached out to help us and they helped Ray York’s family a tremendous amount,” Connolly explained. “Now it’s our turn.”

All of the money raised by Post 1404 will go to Post 610, which will use about half of the money to honor the fallen Marines in a veterans memorial in Brook Park, Ohio. The rest of the money collected will be given to the families, Connolly said.

Checks made payable to “American Legion Post 1404” may be sent to the post’s headquarters at 209 Cross Bay Boulevard, Broad Channel, New York 11693. Write “Ohio Post 610” in the memo area.

The Department of Defense has released the names of the fourteen Marines killed August 3 when their Amphibious Assault Vehicle was attacked by an improvised explosive device while conducting combat operations about two kilometers south of Haditha, Iraq.

Nine of the Marines killed were assigned to Marine Forces Reserve's 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Columbus, Ohio. They were:

Two of the Marines killed were members of the Marine Forces Reserve's 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Gulfport, Mississippi. Killed were:

September 02, 2005 Members of the Broad Channel Post 1404 and the Rockaway O'Connell Post went to Hawaii last month for the National American Legion Convention.

Don't forget to support our own Jim Casey from Rockaway for Commander of New York State.

I visit the Army National Guard website and its one of the best sites I've seen by far.

Have you been reading our articles that are post here on a weekly basis. Here's the latest installment post on 05/26/2005 submitted by unknown.

MOVA Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs

From the Executive Director's Desk,

On behalf of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and from MOVA to all our veterans, family members, and service members, at home and abroad, serving in the war on terrorism.

Many returning service members contact this office inquiring about employment opportunities. Highlighted in this issue of MOVA News we have links to organizations that are offering employment opportunities with preferences to veterans. Those organizations are the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and The Home Depot, Inc. Please read the links below for more information.

I am also encouraging our returning service members to sign up for their health screening through the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The telephone number for making an appointment is: (888) 698-2467. Also, please keep in mind that readjustment counseling is also offered through the Vet Centers throughout the 5 boroughs. Links for this very important, and confidential, service can be obtained in this newsletter and on the MOVA homepage.

We also have links below to many events and opportunities. I encourage you all to please continue to share this information with any returning service members, and veterans, you meet. Keep in mind that MOVA is here to give assistance to any returning service members, veterans, and family members.

Please continue to keep our women and men in service to our city and nation in your thoughts and prayers. Until the next newsletter, take care, and . . .

Executive Director & Military Liaison To see all NY Veteran links visit MOVA homepage.

News Flash: VA Secretary Resigns, President Bush today announced his nominee to replace outgoing Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi who resigned yesterday. R. James Nicholson will succeed Principi following...Washington, D.C., December 09, 2004 Full Story

Army Guard increases re-enlistment bonuses As of Dec. 14 bonuses jumped from $5,000 to $15,000, for current service members who re-enlist for six years. For those who are currently serving abroad, that money will be tax-free. For new recruits, the signing bonus will grow from $6,000 to $10,000.

Only 60 Years ago and we already forgot. No newspapers articles, No media stories, No honorable services, nor parades to honor this event. If it wasn't for these brave men and woman, we might all be speaking German today. Please don't let that happen.

December 16 2004 marks the 60th Anniversary of the "Battle of the Bulge" see some facts here or a picture of my Grandfather Vincent O'Hare in a Long Island Article. He was one of the lucky ones in the Battle, only getting shot in the wallet. Then he re-enlisting for Korea, were he got shot 2 more times.

The Battle of the Bulge lasted from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945 which was the largest land battle of World War II in that the United States participated. More than a million men fought in this battle including some 600,000 Germans, 500,000 Americans, and 55,000 British.

The German military force consisted of two Armies with ten corps (equal to 29 divisions). While the American military force consisted of a total of three armies with six corps (equal to 31 divisions). At the conclusion of the battle the casualties were as follows: 81,000 U.S. with 19,000 killed, 1400 British with 200 killed, and 100,000 Germans killed, wounded or captured.

For all you spineless coward bastards that are anti-war activist, get a life. You do more harm then good. You only want what's good for you, not what's good for our Country.

If you don't like how we defend our Country, no one is stopping you from leaving.

I found this picture of my grandfather Vincent O'Hare which was drawn by Earl or Edward Laszlo in 1951. This was done from a hospital bed after he was shot in the Korean War for which he received a Purple Heart. Here's another picture of him in bootcamp.Vincent O'Hare Bootcamp

The Korean War, occurring between June 25, 1950 and a ceasefire on July 27, 1953, was a civil war between the states of North Korea and South Korea that were created out of the post-World War II Soviet and American occupation zones in Korea, with large-scale participation by other countries.

Volunteers lay wreaths at Arlington and over 200 other locations across the Nation

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