Funeral Service for Comrade Ed Weber Scheduled for Today at 2:00 PM

Sunday, May 7, 2006 - Our fellow Legionnaire, Ed Weber, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. There will be an American Legion Funeral Service held today, May 7^th at 2:00pm. It will be held at Price Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street , Manassas , VA   20110 (703-257-6028).

Comrade Weber and his family were beloved members of our Post and were in the social quarters constantly to enjoy a good meal and to share stories from the past.  We will miss Comrade Weber and know that he is in great hands with the Commander of us all.  Our prayers go to his wife, Doreen, and the children of Comrade Weber. Obituary Notice.  

Post 177 Color Guard Posts Colors at U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Conference

American Legion Post 177 Color Guard Posting Colors as Patty Trujillo, Staff Attorney, Department of Veterans Claims, sings the National Anthem. (Photo by Dean Strong).

The American Legion Post 177 Color Guard were invited to Present the Colors at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Ninth Judicial Conference this past Monday morning. The event was held at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

Members Posting the Colors were Bill Anderson, Katherine Kucera, Brenda DiMichele, and Jerry Whipple. Also in attendance were Jim Brown, Al Doehring and Commander Mark Duke.

Memorial Benefit Held for Sgt. Gordon Misner, II on Sunday, April 30th

A Memorial Benefit was held in the Ballroom at Post 177 this past Sunday for 

Sgt. Gordon Misner, II, who was killed in Iraq on February 22, 2006. An American Legion ceremony was performed by Post 177 Legionnaires. Local Patriot Riders were in attendance as they lined the entrance with American flags.

There was food, live music, and raffles. All proceeds will benefit the children of Sgt. Misner.

Feb 2006 - 17th District Four Chaplains Ceremony

Dec 2005 - Festival of Lights and Carols

Nov 2005 - Post 177 Participates in Veterans Day Ceremonies

Oct 2005 - Post 177 Assists with Season's Last "Honor Flight", Held on October 2nd

Oct 2005 - Two Chances To Win a FREE Paid-Up-For-Life Membership

Oct 2005 - New Membership Numbers Posted for September

Oct 2005 - Post  177 Staffs Booth at Fairfax Fall Festival

Oct 2005 - Sons of the American Legion Serve Sunday Breakfast this Month

Oct 2005 - Post 177 Holds Flag Disposal Ceremony

                Photo Slide Show of Flag Disposal Ceremony

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Auxiliary Scholarship Application

Fairfax American Legion Auxiliary Unit 177 will award one $500 scholarship in June of 2006. Candidates for this scholarship must be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of a member of the unit.

Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. For more information and a copy of the application, Click Here.

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Virginia Boys' State 2006