HELP THE KIDS LEARN ABOUT AMERICA
American Legion Post 797 of Gahanna has committed a sum of money to help an organization in Gahanna to supply Backpacks and school supplies to 'needy' Elementary students in Gahanna Schools. This seems to be an excellent way for us to help our children to understand more about their country and why we do many of the things we do. It was during the 4th of July Parade that some younger children were asked why we have such a parade, and why people stand when the National Anthem is played, and why some people salute when the Flag passes by. We hope to use this opportunity
MESOTHELIOMA - Learn more about it - Veterans are at risk!
Veterans comprise approximately 30 percent of all mesothelioma diagnoses due to asbestos-contaminated products that were used by the military, primarily by the Navy, from the 1930s through the 1970s. Pleural mesothelioma can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Gahanna Post of the American Legion was founded in 2002, with Gahanna veterans of various military backgrounds coming together to form a unit that started with 26 veterans. Since then, we have grown to a present 338 members, having been joined by veterans from other communities, who, having a dedication to serving their country and community, have put their efforts towards serving the community of Gahanna by providing High School students the opprtunity to play American Legion Baseball, to participate in the Oratorical Contests conducted annually, to attend the Buckeye
VFW/LEGION JOINT PICNIC
08/21/2010 - 12:00
08/21/2010 - 17:00
The 2d annual joint VFW / American Legion Gahanna picnic will be held at the Pavilion on August 21st starting at 12 noon and will last until attendance drops off. It will be similar to last years but hopefully we will have a better attendance at this year's event.
SPECIAL AMERICANISM PROJECT
Over the course of many years now, the topic of Americanism in our schools has been on the decline. This is not a local event, but a national one, and our local schools are beginning to join the decline. Our children are not being taught the real history of our country, our people, and our beliefs, and sadly, they are not learning much of it from us. While the American Legion does all it can to promote Americanism and patriotism, it is difficult to make the impression on these children when they do not get it anywhere else.
VFW Meeting
07/20/2010 - 19:00
07/20/2010 - 20:00
Meeting in the Hall at 7pm tonight.
AMERICAN PATRIOT PROGRAM NATIONAL HONOR EVENT
Please click on the following link to view all the photos from the American Patriot Program National Honor Event. One of our Post Officers, John Chestna was instrumental in setting up this event and insuring it's success. John received a great many accolades from his fellow patriots for his handling of this event and was also one of the honorees at the event. GREAT JOB JOHN!!
ANOTHER POST 797 MEMBER HAS BOOK PUBLISHED
Carl R. Russell, Sr., a member of American Legion Post 797 in Gahanna, Ohio, has recently had his memoirs of World War II published by Publish America publishing company. The book covers Carl's life from induction into the Army thru World War II to his discharge in March 1946. The title of the book is "Civilian to Soldier Through Combat WWII, and the ISBN is: 978-1-4489-7640-9. It can be ordered directly thru Publish America, or purchased in any online or local book store.
GAHANNA LEGION POST 797 wins Best Web Site
During the Department of Ohio Mid-Winter Conference, the Department made several awards , and among them was the best Newsletter and Best Web Site for the State. While we had hoped to win both, Post 797 was called to the podium to receive the first place award for Best Web Site for the State Department of the American Legion. This would not have been possible without the input from those members who attend all or most of the meetings and offer their opinions and input for the web site.
