January 30, 2008

This past weekend, the officers of the Auxiliary attended the Mid-Winter Conference for the Department of New York. Over 500 members from around the state were in attendance. Our National President, Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan was a special guest.

We met many inspiring women with fresh ideas to promote the many programs of the Auxiliary.

We will be sharing these ideas with our members and try to implement them. Our Department of New York President, Carol Johnson, has set a goal to provide funds for a Snoezelen Room for each of the five New York State Veterans' Homes. This therapy room is designed to calm, relax or stimulate a person with brain injury, dementia, behavioral and mood disturbances caused by physical conditions. The goal is to serve veterans with fewer drug solutions.

JANUARY 25

Keep CPL John Sigsbee in your prayers today.




Final fish fry of the month tonight.



Off to Winter Conference with the ladies for the weekend.

I have just finished reading the Post Standard article about protesters at John Sigsbee's funeral. What are these people thinking??!! They apparently do not see that this young soldier gave his life to protect their freedom and rights. Including their right to protest. As the mother of a soldier, I can think of no greater insult to the Sigsbee family. I hope that every available member of the post and the community can join the Patriot Guard and block the family's view of this group. On a syracuse.com.blog, CAPTAINPGR states they will shield the family with flags. It would be quite a sight to see the school driveway lined with people and American flags. It would be even sweeter to see no news coverage of the protesters. Let us hope for a peaceful display of respect.

Silent Salute

Sunday morning the main streets of Waterville were lined with members of the community out to salute their fallen hero. Post 92's color guard and members were out in force. Our local Riders were joined by the Riders from Post 54.

TAPS

SPC. John P. Sigsbee

Killed in Action

Balad, Iraq

Join us in a show of respect Sunday January 20, 2008

at the Waterville Village Park 9:45 AM

Blue Star Banner

Show your pride in your family member serving our country. If your child, parent, sibling, grandchild grandparent or spouse is on active duty, contact the Legion. We will give you a Blue Star Banner to hang in your window to show everyone you have a family member serving our country.