Letters

On behalf of the officers and members of American Legion Post 419 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 550, we’d like to offer our sincere thanks for all of the individuals and organizations who made our combined Memorial Day events such a success this year.

In addition to our busy normal holiday routine of placing cemetery flags, performing honors and conducting the parade, we took on an additional challenge of hosting the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Post 419. This exhibit was the inspiration of our recently departed former Post 419 Commander Lee O’Toole, who had previously hosted this display over a decade ago.

From all accounts, this tribute to our Vietnam vets (and of Desert Storm and post-9/11 vets) was truly appreciated by the community, and a resounding success.

We’d like to take this public opportunity to thank and formally recognize Dave Martin of Post 419, who aggressively volunteered to serve as the project organizer and head fundraiser for the entire effort. He was able to successfully deliver Lee’s vision of the Traveling Wall back to East Hampton for all to experience.

Many thanks also go out to all our posts’ members, countless local businesses and civic organizations, and those of the general public who donated their valuable time, talents, and resources to ensure a successful event. This was truly a community effort, which represents the enduring patriotic and grateful character of our residents.

The members of American Legion Post 419 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 550 stand ready to continue to serve you all. Thank you all again.

Jeff Kiger

Commander

American Legion Post 419

East Hampton

Billy Mott

Commander

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 550

East Hampton