Wartime-era veterans of the Bayonne area have an opportunity to join in on a partnership that will increase community service in the area.  The American Legion, the nationâ€s largest veteranâ€s organization, is inviting all wartime-era veterans in the area to join them in providing service to all veterans and their families.

Wartime-era veterans can visit with Legion representatives at Bayonne Post 19 at

683 Broadway in Bayonne any day, between the hours of 6:00 PM  to 8:00 PM.  Or, call Post Service Officer at  201-858-9349.  Information about veteranâ€s benefits and Legion membership will be available.

 

Post 19 focuses on community service and assistance to veterans, in keeping with the over-90-year tradition of The American Legion.  The scope and nature of the postâ€s community service is always determined by its members and inputs from local civic and community officials.

 “Service!  Thatâ€s what The American Legion is all about,” said Thomas Buchanan, Commander of The American Legion Bayonne Post 19.  “We exist to help each and every veteran, their families and the communities they live in.  Hudson County is an ideal place to strengthen partnerships with the veterans and the community.  The people here care about their community and practice good citizenship every day.  Now, wartime veterans have a special place from which they can make a difference.”

Since its inception in 1919, The American Legion has been an outspoken advocate for veterans†benefits, children & youth, patriotic American values, a strong national defense and quality-of-life issues for those serving in todayâ€s armed forces.

The organization, which spearheaded the original GI Bill, has been advocating reform of the veteranâ€s health care system under its GI Bill of Health.  Creation of the federal forerunner of the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as the agencyâ€s ascent to cabinet-level status is due in part to The American Legionâ€s advocacy.  The American Legion also was instrumental in the establishment of the Veterans Home Loan, veterans hiring preference and just compensation to veterans suffering from illnesses related to their military service, including those whose ailments stem from exposure to Agent Orange and mysterious Persian Gulf origins.

Equally aggressive are The American Legionâ€s efforts to instill values in young people through numerous programs, including American Legion Boys State, American Legion Boys Nation, Junior Shooting Sports, the National High School Oratorical Contest, American Legion Baseball, Teenage Suicide Prevention, Child Health and a McGruff Safe Kids Program.  The American Legion has also supported Scouting since 1919.  Many American Legion posts also support Junior ROTC high school units, fund-raising for handicapped children, the Childrenâ€s Miracle Network and partnerships with many other nonprofit organizations.

 

Contact: Post Commander Tom Buchanan 201-858-9349

                Service Officer Mike Wilson at same number

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