American Legion Post 25’s Memorial Day Event was Amazing

Lake Placid American Legion Post 25’s Memorial Day Event

Greetings,
  Last Monday was Memorial Day, and Post 25 outdid itself!

On Saturday, May 24, Post 25 volunteers met at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid to place American flags on the tombstones of military veterans.

On Monday during the Memorial Day service, Commander Fred Pierce gave a rousing speech about service to country and duty. Denise Williams, 2nd Vice Commander, has a commanding public speaking voice and delivered a tribute to our Vets who served and those who gave all. The Sebring VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard made a wonderful presentation as well. Continue reading “American Legion Post 25’s Memorial Day Event was Amazing”

Post 25’s Memorial Day Weekend Events

Greetings,

Memorial Day weekend is here. It’s time for all of us to take time aside from our holiday activities and remember those who gave everything so that we can live FREE in the United States of America.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 8 AM at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Placid to place flags on the tombstones of our Vets. Oak Hill Cemetery is just off Route 27 in Lake Placid. This is the same road on which the new Amazon facility is being constructed. If you have never put American flags on the graves of Veterans, it is a solemn experience every patriot should experience. Coffee and donuts will be provided.  Continue reading “Post 25’s Memorial Day Weekend Events”