July/August
Commander’s Message
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of long
time Post member Ed Matusiak. Besides being a devoted husband, father and Grandfather,
Ed always managed to find time for the American Legion and Gold Star Post. Ed
was the cornerstone of Gold Star Post for as long as I can remember. During
Super Storm Sandy it was Ed who made sure the Post was available to serve the
community and afterwards making it the home of the Community Emergency Response
Team. Ed was a Past County Vice Commander, Post Commander, house chairman,
treasurer, grounds keeper, mentor, dedicated Legionnaire and most of all a
friend. Ed was one of those guys that were not afraid to speak their mind and
boy did he! Ed was intent on having the
Post’s 70th anniversary celebration because he feared many of our
members were getting old and may not be around for a 75th.
Ironically he’ll be there in spirit. So let’s have a anniversary celebration
and do it in Ed’s honor and in the style he would have wanted.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
Mark Kelly
COMMAND
I hope this message finds you all well. Gold Star Post
participated in Flag Day ceremonies at PS 26. The children preformed
Patriotic songs for us as part of the program. Paul Dietrich and I raised
a new flag up the schools flagpole. The old one was in tough shape. While we
are on the subject of PS 26, I also attended graduation at
PS 26 and awarded a young lady a certificate and the American
Legion School Medal. She wrote about "What the
constitution means to her". She read it aloud and did a nice job. As
of this writing, Fourth of July preparation is taking place at the Post.
We are preparing for all the marchers to come by the Post to enjoy Hot
Dogs and refreshments. The Post has been busy with hall rentals, witch is
needed to pay the bills, we still pay gas, electric, and insurance. Neil Schimler
has been doing a great job with the "Bell Jar" account, which helps
out . I would like you all to keep our Post members that are ill in
your prayers. Let’s not forget our troops in harm’s way. You may be tired
of hearing about our deck witch is completed, by the way, needs to be cleaned
and then sealed. When rentals slow down, hopefully we will do the deck. Thank
you
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
Mark Kelly
COMMANDER
Commander’s Message
Hello all,
First; I want thank the members of the Post for having the confidence in me to
elect me for another term. I once again
promise to give you my best as your Commander. We’ve been very busy down at the
Post; the deck is completed and we’ve done some of the ground work but there’s
much to be done before the July 4th Parade. Sadly once again our
Memorial Day service wasn’t very well attended by members of the Post or the
families of those we remembered. Thanks to all who did attend including our
Borough President and Assemblyman Michael Cusick. Thanks to Frank LaMarsh for
chairing the event and the members who took the time to come down and help;
Anthony Pergola, Peter Pinto, Bobby Lane
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
Mark Kelly
COMMANDER
