Blackwell-Frazier American Legion Post #142 Hominy, Oklahoma

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

After a great couple weeks of patriotism and fellowship, we have recognized our best and greatest put to rest on Memorial Day. We had the posting of colors at the Hut, and last week, I wrote about the contribution of women in uniform (WASP), flying missions in support of D-Day. Reflecting on that, I thought I would follow up on the impact of that D-Day support, and two other events on this day. Continue reading →

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

While many of us know that D-Day June 6th marks the anniversary of momentous turning point during WWII, that changed everything through great sacrifice; many miss out on the back stories that added to that great push. At our Post, there are those who served as, what we call in the service, “the point of the spear”. These are the bravest who met the enemy face first under immediate danger of their lives being lost to take that hill, meet that objective, or complete the mission. Many did not come home, and those that did carried wounds most of us will never really comprehend. We honor them the best we can in our meager way. Continue reading →

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

We received outstanding community support for Post 142 and Babo Carter’s annual effort to recognize the heroes last Friday, posting flags on the final resting places of our heroes from the past.  The “Hut” crew and Auxiliary made a good showing, and Babo Carter had the plan executed in military fashion.  As I walked placing flags at various grave sites, a few things came to mind.  One…the majority of those I visited, served and did return home to live out the freedoms, so dearly paid for.  The sites ranges from a Civil War Veteran to Vietnam with most reflecting service during WWII with a handful of Korean War Veterans. Continue reading →

“News from the Hut”
for American Legion Post #142; Hominy, Oklahoma.
>>> by Gary Lanham

I looked forward to an update on the combined Auxiliary and Post Pork Rib Cookout that happened the 17th of May at 1800 hrs. Family members of the entire crew were invited to attend. I was AWL (Absent with Leave, I just made that up) due to a previous commitment made months ago. Trust me, what I had for dinner was K-Rations compared to the feast I missed. Our commander informed me that a good crowd attended and a great time was had by all. Jerry’s ribs were outstanding, as usual. The Auxiliary came through with side dishes and the heavy lifting of clean up duties after (thank you ladies!). Continue reading →