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Commander Gary Trickett of American Legion Post 126 along with Sergeant-In-Arms Randall Welch gave a simple presentation of a plaque of appreciation to Kirk Brimhall, general manager of Brimhall Sand, Rock & Building Materials, for the recent donations of 20 yards of gravel for the parking area around the Legion’s building, located at 510 S. Second St. W. in Snowflake.
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Also present to take pictures was Post Adjutant and District Six Commander Dennis Chandler.
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Welch thanked Brimhall, saying, “We are so appreciative for the gravel. We got it right before the storm and didn’t have time to spread it all as of yet, but it will make a big difference for us.”
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Brimhall thanked the men for the plaque and said he was glad they could help.
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Trickett noted that with the coming of spring, the post is gearing up for the annual Easter Egg Hunt for special needs children at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Pioneer Park in Snowflake. “The ladies’ auxiliary are the ones who do most of the work on the hunt,” said Trickett. “We want to make sure the special needs kids have a chance to enjoy a hunt that makes it fun for them.”
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The Post 126 will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American Legion this year, which began in 1919, as a patriotic veteran’s organization focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities. The American Legion now has a membership of more than two million with 13,000 posts worldwide.
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Trickett also wanted to remind folks that Post 126 meetings start promptly at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month, with the next one being March 19.
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To be eligible for membership in the American Legion, a person needs to have been assigned to at least one day of federal active duty service any time during the eligibility periods determined by the U.S. Government and have received an honorable discharge, or be currently serving in one of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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