A Joint-Installation of Officers
is scheduled for Saturday,
August 4th at 12:00 noon.
It will be held at the
First Baptist Church Activity Center
202 South Price, Hominy, Oklahoma.
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
GARY VANCE
2010 Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame
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Wendell Curt Graham
Wendell Graham was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 5, 1951 to Ben and Ida (Goad) Graham. After attending Charles Page High School in Sand Springs, Graham joined the Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam.
Wendell was married to his wife Roben (Street) Graham, for thirty-seven years.
Graham was First Vice-Commander and an active member of the American Legion Post 142 in Hominy. An outgoing man, he enjoyed time with his family, which was of great importance to him….especially his grandchildren. Fishing, playing pool, watching Westerns and collecting Harley Davidson memorabilia were also favorite activities. Continue reading
American Legion Post 142 is hosting a Community Open House on Memorial Day, May 28th; with breakfast being served to the community and visitors.
Breakfast will be served at no cost and begins at 7 a.m. and go until 11:30 a.m.
At 11:30 am, a flag lowering ceremony will take place, memorializing fallen service members. Then, the American flag will be raised again at 12:00 noon.
Everyone is welcome!
On Thursday, May 24th; American Legion Post 142 will be joining Auxiliary Unit 142 and many others to place flags on all veterans’ graves at the A.J. Powell Cemetery in Hominy, Ok.
This is a community project led by Robert Carter, American Legion Post 142 Service Officer and Americanism Chairman. Approximately 800 plus flags will be placed.
The placement of flags start at 9 a.m. with people meeting at the main entrance flag pole in the A.J. Powell Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend and help place flags in memory of our veterans.
The American Legion and Auxiliary recognizes May as Poppy month. We urge people to wear a poppy during the month of May but especially on Memorial Day.
Donations are greatly appreciated. The donations go to help veterans and their families. Unit 142 will be celebrating Poppy Day on Friday, May 25th, and members are scheduled to meet at 11:00 am in front of Chad’s Diner and the Wild Country Meat Market, in Hominy.
Please drop by and support this program for veterans and their families.
Read more about National Poppy Day (HERE).
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American Legion Headlines Dept. of Veterans Affairs Dept. of Defense Military.com
Blackwell-Frazier American Legion Post #142 Hominy, Oklahoma 