Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez & Mayor Jason Pierce, Explore Eagle Episode 16 from Explore Eagle Podcast

Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez & Mayor Jason Pierce, Explore Eagle Episode 16

22 minutes Posted Nov 8, 2023 at 2:36 am.

Introduction

Why Ralph Perez chose to volunteer with the American Legion

History of Orville Jackson and how the American Legion is named Orville Jackson Post 127

Paying homage to Orville Jackson

History of the reorganization of the Orville Jackson Post in Eagle

Supporting Veterans with the Field of Honor

Wreaths Across America Program

Coffee with a Vet

Working with the Veterans Home to bus Veterans to the Coffee with the Vet

Who can join the American Legion?

Serving with the Organization as a descendent of service men and women

Family serves when they support their family serving

Time commitments and where Post 127 meets

Member-driven organization supporting causes the members care about

How people find out about meetings

The best part of serving with the American Legion

The American Legion Riders and what they do

The Veterans Breakfast at Eagle City Hall

Flag Retirement Ceremony

Merchant and HOA Flag Program

What does "Eagle, Life, Done Right!" mean to Commander Ralph Perez

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Learn how the Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion came about in honoring the late WW I Veteran Orville Jackson. Join Mayor Jason Pierce as he discusses with Orville Jackson Post 127, American Legion Commander Ralph Perez, the many ways the Legion serves Veterans and our community with Coffee with a Vet, Wreaths Across America, Eagle's Veterans Day Breakfast, Flag Retirement Ceremony, and the Merchant Flag Program. Discover who can join their organization and what Eagle's Motto, "Life, Done Right!" means to Commander Perez.

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