Iraq-Afghanistan National Memorial to visit Lewes Oct. 17-20
The Delaware American Legion Auxiliary will host the Iraq-Afghanistan National Memorial - Remembering Our Fallen with events from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 20, on the grounds of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes. The mobile photographic display honors the country’s military fallen.
This event promotes patriotism and support for the families and friends who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition to the Middle East Memorial, the event will promote the Be the One Program of the American Legion to support suicide prevention and bring awareness of how to best serve veterans.
Volunteers, in-kind donations and financial support are needed to help ensure a successful event. To volunteer or donate, go to tinyurl.com/SignUpROF and tinyurl.com/DonateROF. Checks made payable to ALA Dept. of Delaware (TAX ID:501(c)19; EIN# 51-0272425) can be sent to American Legion Post 17, 113 American Legion Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran organization. Focusing on assistance to veterans, service members and communities, the legion has evolved into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded in 1919, and its members across America administer hundreds of programs for veterans, military, children and youth, and their communities.
