American Legion
#32
03-11-2008, 09:03 AM
Road Warrior
RE: American Legion
I joined the american legion because the vfw would not let me in as my service didn't fall in the right place
ameican legion if you look at the years covers almost everything from the civil war to today. as for the alr I joined a post 35 miles away not to bad a ride for meetings but found out that is was very clickis and very gung ho about things much the same kind of thing as a hog group so I don't ride with them much.. I am more of a solo rider any way and clubs just don't fit me I really think it is apost by post thing and maybe the dewer groups easier to blend into... good luck..
ameican legion if you look at the years covers almost everything from the civil war to today. as for the alr I joined a post 35 miles away not to bad a ride for meetings but found out that is was very clickis and very gung ho about things much the same kind of thing as a hog group so I don't ride with them much.. I am more of a solo rider any way and clubs just don't fit me I really think it is apost by post thing and maybe the dewer groups easier to blend into... good luck..
#33
03-11-2008, 09:27 PM
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RE: American Legion
Thanks for the info Chappy.
Mark.
Mark.
ORIGINAL: chappy
Hi HDlowryder,
Idid a quick searchfor NH ALR tonight also.
I didn't find anything on Berlin, but,
Idid findinfo on a NH ALR Chapter in Woodville.
That's just north of Lincoln, NH.
Still a long hike for meetings!
I heard a while back that a new ALR Chapter was going to form in the NH Seacoast area,
but never heard any more about it.
There is afew very active Veterans Riding groups in your area.
They're a bunch of Great Guys too and very dedicated to Veterans causes!
Rolling Thunder
Nam Knights
US Marine Riders
Combat Veterans
hope this helps
God Bless Our Warriors and Their Families
chappy
Hi HDlowryder,
Idid a quick searchfor NH ALR tonight also.
I didn't find anything on Berlin, but,
Idid findinfo on a NH ALR Chapter in Woodville.
That's just north of Lincoln, NH.
Still a long hike for meetings!
I heard a while back that a new ALR Chapter was going to form in the NH Seacoast area,
but never heard any more about it.
There is afew very active Veterans Riding groups in your area.
They're a bunch of Great Guys too and very dedicated to Veterans causes!
Rolling Thunder
Nam Knights
US Marine Riders
Combat Veterans
hope this helps
God Bless Our Warriors and Their Families
chappy
ORIGINAL: hdlowryder
Does anyone know of a post that has the ALR in southern NH, in the area ofManchester, Nashua, Hudson, Derry, Londonderry? Berlin is to far for me to commit to and I have been striking out searching the local post web sites for post that support ALR.
Thanks in advance for any info you can supply me with.
Mark
Does anyone know of a post that has the ALR in southern NH, in the area ofManchester, Nashua, Hudson, Derry, Londonderry? Berlin is to far for me to commit to and I have been striking out searching the local post web sites for post that support ALR.
Thanks in advance for any info you can supply me with.
Mark
#34
03-12-2008, 01:16 AM
RE: American Legion
Hi Da Gumpmeister,
I read somewhere a week ago or so.
The article stated that now there are more Viet Nam veterans living than WWII Veterans living.
I got to say, it boggles my mind that a group that has lived 64 years after the fact and still mantins the ranks that can parish at the rate of 1400 a day.
God Bless our Warriors and Their Families
We Must Never Forget
chappy
I read somewhere a week ago or so.
The article stated that now there are more Viet Nam veterans living than WWII Veterans living.
I got to say, it boggles my mind that a group that has lived 64 years after the fact and still mantins the ranks that can parish at the rate of 1400 a day.
God Bless our Warriors and Their Families
We Must Never Forget
chappy
ORIGINAL: Da Gumpmeister
Last I checked, (this winter) we are losing them at the rate of over 1400 a day. That is an amazing #.
Lost my Dad in '97. He "never" talked about WW2 til I came home from the service. THEN, we would sit in the basement, Dad drinking out of his "fruit" jar, (God, I loved that
) and exchange stories of back in the "BIG" one and the "conflict" [:'(]
ORIGINAL: roadgeek
I am a past post commander and past district officer. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me.
As it has been said before it depends on the post. Each one is different. I was 29 when I became commander. Most of the legionaries were the ages of 60-90, I loved to share stories of the past. The education that you receive talking to a WWII veteran is one you will soon not be able to ever enjoy again.
Please consider it.
I am a past post commander and past district officer. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me.
As it has been said before it depends on the post. Each one is different. I was 29 when I became commander. Most of the legionaries were the ages of 60-90, I loved to share stories of the past. The education that you receive talking to a WWII veteran is one you will soon not be able to ever enjoy again.
Please consider it.
Lost my Dad in '97. He "never" talked about WW2 til I came home from the service. THEN, we would sit in the basement, Dad drinking out of his "fruit" jar, (God, I loved that
) and exchange stories of back in the "BIG" one and the "conflict" [:'(]
#35
03-12-2008, 08:48 AM
RE: American Legion
UPDATE
after a bunch of questions and listening to their various responses, I joined Post 593 last night. one thing I can say - very patriotic! and that's important to me.
thanks to all who chimed in with opinions - I asked for them.
after a bunch of questions and listening to their various responses, I joined Post 593 last night. one thing I can say - very patriotic! and that's important to me.
thanks to all who chimed in with opinions - I asked for them.
#36
03-12-2008, 11:46 AM
RE: American Legion
Congrats,
I hope it's everything you hoped for!
Thanks for beingpatriotic!
and thanks for your service!
chappy
I hope it's everything you hoped for!
Thanks for beingpatriotic!
and thanks for your service!
chappy
ORIGINAL: aviator
UPDATE
after a bunch of questions and listening to their various responses, I joined Post 593 last night. one thing I can say - very patriotic! and that's important to me.
thanks to all who chimed in with opinions - I asked for them.
UPDATE
after a bunch of questions and listening to their various responses, I joined Post 593 last night. one thing I can say - very patriotic! and that's important to me.
thanks to all who chimed in with opinions - I asked for them.
#37
03-12-2008, 08:11 PM
Tourer
RE: American Legion
ORIGINAL: chappy
Hi HDlowryder,
Idid a quick searchfor NH ALR tonight also.
I didn't find anything on Berlin, but,
Idid findinfo on a NH ALR Chapter in Woodville.
That's just north of Lincoln, NH.
Still a long hike for meetings!
I heard a while back that a new ALR Chapter was going to form in the NH Seacoast area,
but never heard any more about it.
There is afew very active Veterans Riding groups in your area.
They're a bunch of Great Guys too and very dedicated to Veterans causes!
Rolling Thunder
Nam Knights
US Marine Riders
Combat Veterans
hope this helps
God Bless Our Warriors and Their Families
chappy
Hi HDlowryder,
Idid a quick searchfor NH ALR tonight also.
I didn't find anything on Berlin, but,
Idid findinfo on a NH ALR Chapter in Woodville.
That's just north of Lincoln, NH.
Still a long hike for meetings!
I heard a while back that a new ALR Chapter was going to form in the NH Seacoast area,
but never heard any more about it.
There is afew very active Veterans Riding groups in your area.
They're a bunch of Great Guys too and very dedicated to Veterans causes!
Rolling Thunder
Nam Knights
US Marine Riders
Combat Veterans
hope this helps
God Bless Our Warriors and Their Families
chappy
ORIGINAL: hdlowryder
Does anyone know of a post that has the ALR in southern NH, in the area ofManchester, Nashua, Hudson, Derry, Londonderry? Berlin is to far for me to commit to and I have been striking out searching the local post web sites for post that support ALR.
Thanks in advance for any info you can supply me with.
Mark
Does anyone know of a post that has the ALR in southern NH, in the area ofManchester, Nashua, Hudson, Derry, Londonderry? Berlin is to far for me to commit to and I have been striking out searching the local post web sites for post that support ALR.
Thanks in advance for any info you can supply me with.
Mark
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Post 11
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Post 22
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Post 68
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Post 7
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Post 20
#38
03-12-2008, 09:10 PM
RE: American Legion
HIcheese head,
You're right!!
but, the link is a deadend.
Thanks though!
I did hear a rummor that Exeter, NH was maybe on the way to start up a ALR group.
Not sure how it's coming if at all.
chappy
You're right!!
but, the link is a deadend.
Thanks though!
I did hear a rummor that Exeter, NH was maybe on the way to start up a ALR group.
Not sure how it's coming if at all.
chappy
#39
03-12-2008, 09:23 PM
RE: American Legion
Hooahh!!!
I have been a member of the ALR for the past few years, and just recently went through some rough times reorganizing the group.
A lot of people like to ride alone, most of the time it's just meand my wife. When I joined the group I belonged to a local Legion, but wasn't really active. Ifind myself trying to organize events that support not only the group, but also the local communities. The group ended up being a great group of people. Former military know that sometimes you need to be with people that know not only what your saying, but what may pi$$ you off and why.
here are a couple of links to our ALR site. If any of you are either in, or thinking of joining the ALR feel free to contact our group. The ALR is a fast growing group Nationally, and like any group it's personal benefit is going to depend on what kind of riding you are looking for.
http://americanlegionriders.tripod.com/
http://www.legionpost224.com/riders/
I have been a member of the ALR for the past few years, and just recently went through some rough times reorganizing the group.
A lot of people like to ride alone, most of the time it's just meand my wife. When I joined the group I belonged to a local Legion, but wasn't really active. Ifind myself trying to organize events that support not only the group, but also the local communities. The group ended up being a great group of people. Former military know that sometimes you need to be with people that know not only what your saying, but what may pi$$ you off and why.
here are a couple of links to our ALR site. If any of you are either in, or thinking of joining the ALR feel free to contact our group. The ALR is a fast growing group Nationally, and like any group it's personal benefit is going to depend on what kind of riding you are looking for.
http://americanlegionriders.tripod.com/
http://www.legionpost224.com/riders/
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