September 11th - Displaying of a Large Flag
Vets with Purpose and I’ve got your Six Bike Run
Rotary Park Flag Dedication by Eagle Scout & Color Guard - July 27th
On 27 July the scouting community gained another Eagle scout. His project was adding a flagpole to Rotary park in Clarksville. The color guard was there to help in the dedication and supporting the Eagle scout.
Tennessee Veterans Retirement Center - July
Meeting with the District Commander - July
After this evenings meeting the post completed their semi-annual evaluation with Sixth District Commander Michael Lawler.
The support of our membership at events and elsewhere help us maintain a strong and healthy viable asset to Veterans and the community.
The support of our membership at events and elsewhere help us maintain a strong and healthy viable asset to Veterans and the community.
Fort Campbell Retiree Appreciation Day - June
Every year Fort Campbell has a Retiree Appreciation Day. On days like this, we are honored to have booths at these events to give those veterans avenues to help them succeed in civilian life.
Nailed It - DIY Grand Opening - June 5th Color Gaurd
Another Veteran Owned business opens. The color guard is always available to set the colors for those veteran owned businesses.
Thank You Breakfast from Post 7
Thank you to American Legion Archie Wood Post 7, Commander Chuck Clark for sponsoring a breakfast for those helped place flags on Veteran graves in 116 cemeteries across Montgomery County this weekend. To VFW Post 4895 - Howard Smiley Johnson, thank you for hosting, the work behind the scenes and a wonderful meal. Commander Holsonback and Nancy came into town to visit as well. Great seeing all.
Memorial Weekend - Honoring Veterans
Memorial weekend, the Post 289 & Post 7 went to several cemeteries to put flags on veterans graves.
May 15th - Armed Forces Day at Mission BBQ
Our Honor Guard at Mission BBQ recognizing Armed Forces Day.
District Meeting - April
The post received several awards at the district meeting.
Monthly Litter Pickup
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289, Inc has adopted Oakland Road to pick up the litter to keep Clarksville clean. The post gets together every third Saturday morning to pickup the litter along Oakland road. Everyone is welcome.
On Saturday, 20 March 2021, we had a great crew to do the cleanup. We met at the Oakland Middle School at 10:00AM to start our short walk to help keep Clarksville clean.
This is a monthly event, and everyone is welcome. We will remind in the newsletter, Facebook and check the Google calendar.
Litter cleanup happens every 3rd Saturday of the month.
All are welcome to particiapate to keep Clarksville clean.
On Saturday, 20 March 2021, we had a great crew to do the cleanup. We met at the Oakland Middle School at 10:00AM to start our short walk to help keep Clarksville clean.
This is a monthly event, and everyone is welcome. We will remind in the newsletter, Facebook and check the Google calendar.
Litter cleanup happens every 3rd Saturday of the month.
All are welcome to particiapate to keep Clarksville clean.
February - Oratorical 2021
Grateful for the opportunity to see this young generation of high school students present knowledgeable and passionate speeches on our Constitution! 2021 Middle Tennessee Oratorical Contest.
Four Chaplains Ceremony
The first Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday. On 6 February 2021 at Sykes Funeral Home, American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 Post 7 honored the four chaplains that were abroad the USAT Dorchester after it was torpedoed and sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. More than 70 years after they made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish, Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told.
On Feb. 3, 1943, the troopship USAT Dorchester was hit by an enemy torpedo and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Of the 902 young men on board, only 230 survived, and they owed their lives to the courage and leadership exhibited by the heroic Four Chaplains, who, in sacrificing their lives, left a unique legacy of brotherhood.
This service is a tribute to those courageous chaplains and the 672 brave young men who lost their lives on the fateful night. Further, this ceremony honors all those who have served, and whose courage and faith have sustained our country.
We have a responsibility to teach our children and youth about these great events and great sacrifices, for they are our future. They must know and understand what selfless service on behalf of others can accomplish.
This service is a tribute to those courageous chaplains and the 672 brave young men who lost their lives on the fateful night. Further, this ceremony honors all those who have served, and whose courage and faith have sustained our country.
We have a responsibility to teach our children and youth about these great events and great sacrifices, for they are our future. They must know and understand what selfless service on behalf of others can accomplish.
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