Legion in Albion recognizes members with 50 years or more of service
Photos courtesy of American Legion Sheret Post in Albion: (Left) Legion Commander Brad Rouse, left, congratulates Phil Warne for 50 years of service to the Legion. Warne is a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War era. (Right) Rouse thanks Ralph McMurray for his service to the Legion. McMurray is a United States Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War era.
ALBION – The American Legion Sheret Post 35 celebrated 50-plus years of service for members followed by a complementary Steak Dinner for them and their guests.
The following were recognized: Phil Warne, 50 years of service; Dr. John Fernandez with 50 years of service, Gus Revelas with 53 years of service, Ralph McMurray with 58 years of service, Ted Swiercznski with 62 years of service, Lester Marble with 60 years of service, and Bob McGaffick with 71 years of service.
(Left) Brad Rouse commends Lester Marble, a United States Marine Corps veteran who served in combat in the Korean War. (Right) Ted Swiercznski accepts a certificate from Rouse and Legion. Swiercznski is an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War Conflict.
Bob McGaffick, who served in the Army during the Korean War Conflict, was proudly represented by his great-grandson during the celebration for long-time Legion members.
Immediately following the steak dinner, a fundraiser was held to raise money for flags and grave markers for veterans’ grave sites.
Monetary donations were also accepted from Don Jones at $100, Gary Dieboldt at $50, and Tim DeRuyscher at $50.
