[rollei_list] Re: Idle Thoughts on the US Memorial Day
- From: Michael Eric Berube <pj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:52:11 -0400
Marc James Small wrote:
...And damned few of us understand to join the American Legion. We
are really a rather pathetic lot, I fear!
My dad is a retired First Sargent (then MSG acting Battalion CSM) with
36 years as a Marine & Soldier and has long been an active member of
West Day Post #123, Kezar Falls, ME.
Upon receiving my honourable discharge from the US Army after my 4 years
active service and while participating in my inactive reserve
obligation, I proudly went to my local Legion to join and was told that
my service as a veteran was not acceptable enough as our United States
had not been engaged in war while I was active enlisted (85-89).
If I wanted to be associated with the American Legion, I'd have to join
the Sons of the American Legion instead of as a Veteran.
I passed on that honour, preferring to belong to something based on my
own merits.
Be well,
Michael
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