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VFW/American Legion Joint Picnic/Barbecue

VFW/American Legion Joint Picnic/Barbecue
Grill Masters Sr. Vice Commander Carl Kurfess, left and on the right, Alden Gilliland wield their spatulas.

Following the parade on July 4, another of our traditions has been to hold a picnic/barbecue at the Legion Hall. This year, close to 100 Veterans of Post 66 and Post 8870 including family and friends, gathered to enjoy great food and comradeship. A few of us who arrived a bit late had to hunt for a place to sit among all the early arrivals. 

VFW/American Legion Joint Picnic/Barbecue
Forming the chow line. Are we back in the service?

Among those in attendance, was an honored guest, District 1 Commander Doug White. It is always good to have Commander Doug with us. 

VFW/American Legion Joint Picnic/Barbecue

The menu included grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. To accompany all of that delicious barbecued meat, members brought a variety of salads and side dishes and for dessert lots of cookies and a variety of cakes. 

It would be difficult to individually thank all of the folks who brought and cooked food and who stayed after the event to clean up, but we certainly thank everyone who participated in whatever manner. It only works if everyone pitches in. 

VFW/American Legion Joint Picnic/Barbecue

Now all that was needed was fireworks to end a perfecr Independence Day celebration on a perfect July day.