The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth. For a chronology of significant dates in Legion history, click here.
Flag Poles Dedication was held on Saturday, May 13th at the American-Canadian Monument at Forrest Hills Cemetery on Route 43 in Madison at which time the American and Canadian Flags were raised on the newly solar powdered flag poles. The American-Canadian Monument was placed around 1989.
Chaplain will offer prayer.
In the name of the Tardiff-Belanger Post 39, Department of Maine, The American Legion.
I dedicate these colors, may they fly as the emblem of the cause for which are fought and for which we now gladly serve. These are the flags of America and Canada. life within its folds is the freedom, loyalty of our nations. Beside it is the flags, on its expense, the emblem of our organizations, the star of victory, the laurel wreath of remembrance, about it all the sun's rays, significant of the light of an even brighter day. I dedicate these colors the purpose of our nations, with them I dedicate to the faithful service of our people in America and Canada.
Comrades will you join me in saluting the flags.
Hand Salute! Two!
Firing Squad - - - - - - - Taps
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Madison American Legion, Auxiliary name Boys, Girls State delegates
Honorees include Paul Kaplan, Mariah Langton, Jasmine Moody.
Madison American Legion and Auxiliary 39 recently recognized the Dirigo Boys and Girls State delegates from Carrabec and Madison Area Memorial high schools.
These delegates, who attended Boys and Girls State session last June.received a certificate. The delegates spoke to the members of American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39 of their experiences while attending the session.
AMERICAN LEGION TARDIFF-BELANGER POST & Unit #39 - MADISON DONATES TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Pictured above from left to right: H. Ralph Withee, Commander of Post 39, Paul L'Heureux, State Adjutant and Robin Turek, President of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39
"Still Serving America" is the motto of The American Legion. Veteran’s who continue their service to America by still serving their communities. Veterans whose involvement in the community creates and supports the feeling of camaraderie which makes The American Legion the nation's largest and the most respected organization of wartime veterans. It's a program which can have a positive influence in the lives of you and your family. It's a program of promise!
American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39 continues to show that by donating (in conjunction with the American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit 39) to Special Olympics. At their Installation of Officers on April 1st, the Post presented American Legion State Adjutant, Paul L’Heureux with our 31ST consecutive annual donation of $1000 to the program!
To learn more about the American Legion and/or the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission - or to volunteer, donate or join, visit www.mainelegion.org or www.alaforveterans.org. You can always feel free to stop in at the Post for further information located at 20 S. Maple Street, Madison, ME.
