"The Wall That Heals"
arrived in Cherry Hill, NJ - Tuesday, April 14th, escorted by
the American Legion Riders, Cherry Hill Police, Medford Twp
Police, POW-MIA Awareness MC, Warriors' Watch, Second
Brigade/Vietnam Vets, NJ Centurions, Last Patrol, Nam Knights,
Patriot Guard,
Leathernecks NJ, STAR Riders, Red White & Blue Freedom Riders,
HOG, and other groups...Click
here for
photos & videos
July 11th, 2009 - American Legion Baseball Cookout and Games - A
great time was had by all - stay tuned for more information re the
games. In the meantime, check out some of the photos from the day
- click on photo to see the whole photo album.
JULY 12th -
POST Softball Game -
A
great time was had by all - one injury - a hamstring pull,
but no 911 calls were placed ! ... perhaps there will be a few
unable to crawl out of bed in the morning !...Seriously though,
everyone played great - a really fun time and we look forward to
the next game!....Click on photos to view entire photo album.
Welcome
Home PFC Paul
Kern -
August 2009 -
Video Below
Nam Knights
Summer Bash -
August 2009
- Video
Below
9/11
Anniversay
Memorial and
Candlelight Prayer
- 9/11/09 -
Honoring all the
firefighters,
police officers
and emergency
responders that
made the ultimate
sacrifice....click
here for photos
and video tributes
Wildwood - Roar
to the Shore -
Bike Week -
Sept 2009 - Photos
coming soon...
FAMILY DAY (Sept 19, 2009)
Family Day was a huge success
- many thanks to all who helped out.
When:
Friday 11 September 2009 - Location: Corner of
Marlboro and Chapel Ave. - (down the street from Post
372.) Join us in a Candlelight Prayer
in remembrance of all the 9/11 victims. Meet at Post 372
at 6:30pm - proceed to the corner of Marlboro & Chapel Ave at 7:00pm to have Candlelight Prayer
which will be held next to the 9/11 Memorial Flag. Youre
welcome to bring a candle.
AUGUST 15th -
Quakertown "The
Wall That Heals" Trip - GOLD STAR CEREMONY - Anyone
interested in going, meet in Post 372 Parking Lot at 8:30am
sharp on Saturday, August 15th. Riders will be meeting and
going up on their bikes. Others with cars may want to
consider car pooling. It is a 1 hour ride to Quakertown.
Plan is to attend Gold Star Ceremony at 10:30am followed by
lunch at our friends American Legion Post 242 in Quakertown.
If
interested in going up for a few days and doing some
volunteer shifts, contact Sue at
squinn9807@aol.com . (To date, Sue, Maggie and
Barb are going up Friday morning, staying 2 nights, coming
back home Sunday) Recommended hotels in area are the
Comfort Inn and the Best Western. Comfort Inn rate
$110/night, Best Western $88/night.
"The
Wall That Heals" will be in QUAKERTOWN, PA
from August 13 -16, 2009. It is being hosted by
American Legion Post 242 of Quakertown PA.
Click here for details.
JULY 12th -
POST Softball Game -
A
great time was had by all - one injury - a hamstring pull,
but no 911 calls were placed ! ... perhaps there will be a few
unable to crawl out of bed in the morning !...Seriously
though,
everyone played great - a really fun time and we look forward to
the next game!....Click on photos to view entire photo album.
July 11th - American Legion Baseball Cookout and Games - A
great time was had by all - stay tuned for more information re the
games. In the meantime, check out some of the photos from the day
- click on photo to see the whole photo album.
"The Wall That Heals"
arrived in Cherry Hill, NJ - Tuesday, April 14th, escorted by
the American Legion Riders, Cherry Hill Police, Medford Twp
Police, POW-MIA Awareness MC, Warriors' Watch, Second
Brigade/Vietnam Vets, NJ Centurions, Last Patrol, Nam Knights,
Patriot Guard,
Leathernecks NJ, STAR Riders, Red White & Blue Freedom Riders,
HOG, and other groups...Click
here for
photos & videos
Cherry Hill American
Legion Post 372 Baseball Wins
2009 Joel Stephens
Championship Invitational Tournament
MANSFIELD, Pa. – In
what proved to be one of the most thrilling championship games in Joel
Stephens Invitational history, Cherry Hill rallied to earn an 8-7
victory over Williamsport in extra innings Sunday at Shaute Field at
the University of Mansfield...read
more.
JULY 4th - Fireworks - The
weather was beautiful, the company was wonderful and
the fireworks were superb!....we couldn't have asked
for a better evening! .. ...(ps: It
was especially nice to see Post members Tony and
Maunie, who don't get to visit us too often - we
hope to see you guys again soon! - Maunie is very
involved with the SJ Horticulture Society -
click here to visit their
website)...click here to view entire
photo album
Some 2800 New Jersey Army National
Guard troops are headed home. They are
members of the 50th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team and have been in Iraq
since September 08. They were sent to
Iraq in the largest overseas
deployment of the New Jersey National
Guard since World War II. There are
many Welcome Homes scheduled
throughout our community. PLEASE SHOW
YOUR SUPPORT and COME OUT TO WELCOME
THEM HOME.
from August 13 -16, 2009. It is being hosted by
American Legion Post 242 of Quakertown PA. We are organizing a
Bus Trip to visit their Legion and to help out with the Wall.
Click here for details.
June 2009 - Girls
State - Congrats Jasmine Walker !
Post 372 Auxiliary Girls State Chairperson June Fitzgerald is
happy to announce that Jasmine Walker (Camden Catholic High
School) won Governor in Girls State this year!....details to
follow as received by June Fitzgerald
We
regret to inform you that long time (25 yrs) General Member Al
Walker passed away peacefully at home on June 23rd, 2009 at
6am....
Alexander J. Walker "Al"
WALKER, Alexander "Al" J. On June 23rd,
2009, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Beloved husband of 56 years to Mary (nee
Gaetano). Loving father of Deborah and her husband John Giordano
and Alexis and her husband Stuart Mitchell. Caring grandfather of
Nicholas Alexander and Benjamin Harrison Mitchell. Al will also be
missed by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He
served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion
Post # 372 of Cherry Hill, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited
to his viewing on Friday, June 26th from 7-9 PM and Saturday from
10-11 AM at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt.73 and Evesham Rd.,
Marlton, NJ. A funeral service will be held Saturday 11AM at the
funeral home. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society ,
1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Veteran,
Mike (aka "Mikey) Watson, was recently
diagnosed with cancer. Subsequently he
has undergone surgery, is having more
testing and has ongoing treatments.
Sadly, Mike and his wife Patti, did
not have health insurance. This
unfortunate situation has depleted
their life savings....won't you please
consider helping Mikey during this
difficult time?..
NOVEMBER 22, 2008
6pm - 10pm
BENEFIT FOR MIKE WATSON
DJ MUSIC, DANCING, KARAOKE, FOOD & BEER
DONATION $25.00
Sept
08 - The
troops were deployed to Iraq....
click here to
view photos 50th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team (50th IBCT).
Sept
08 -
The
troops were deployed to Iraq....
click here to
view photos 50th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team (50th IBCT).
Homecoming, Then
Heart Attack - Dad Dies Hours After
Local Marine's Homecoming Celebration
By Doug Shimell - NBC10 - Family in
need of our help....Click
here to read full story.....
VETERANS DAY - FLAG RETIREMENT
- was held at the Post on November
11th at 6pm. Thanks to all who showed
up. Photos to come...
IVY LANE PARK Dedicated to fallen soldier, Captain Greg
Dalessio on November 10th....thanks to all Post members that
came out for dedication. Photos to come....
Tickets $15/pp, $25/couple - $20 at door.
Purchase tickest at the Post.
VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT leads to
Honorary Membership of 4/503d Battalion
As you may know, our Ladies Auxiliary
Vice President Sue Quinn-Morris, partnered with the Veterans
History Project and has been conducting veteran interviews. One
of the veteran interviews she conducted was with Bernie
Henderson (Merchantville Post Commander). Bernie recalled his
Vietnam experiences, including details of his horrific injury
that awarded him the Purple Heart, in the 45 minute long video
interview. Sue was profoundly touched by the interview—so much
so that she set out to help Bernie fulfill the emotional wish
that Bernie expressed in his interview. His wish was to find his
old comrades and the Medic who saved his life 42 years ago.
After some researching......read
more
STOP BY THE
MEMORIAL in front of JFK Hospital on
Chapel Ave. between Sept 11th and Sept
19th to honor the 9/11 victims and our
POW/MIA's....
Volunteers from the
Post and Cherry Hill Resident Joe
Zanghi erected the Flag of Honor in
front of JFK Hospital on Sunday, Sept
7th. The Flag of Honor is in honor of
all the 9/11 victims and displays all
of their names on it. The Flag of
Honor is surrounded by dozens of other
flags and yellow ribbons. Next week we
will place POW/MIA Flags around the
flags. We encourage residents to stop
by the Memorial Site, say a prayer and
leave a yellow ribbon between
September 11th and September 19th
(POW/MIA Recognition Day) 2008.
THANK YOU FROM KIM BIERBACH
Dear
Friends at the American Legion:
My name is Kim Bierbach and I am a bar tender at Cherry Hill Post
372. I recently lost my brother Len Lannon, who was 50 years old,
from complications after a surgery.
The reason I am writing this is to thank the American Legion Post
372, general members, Ladies Auxiliary, and the Post 84 Legion
Riders for their kindness in my family’s time of grief.
I would also like to thank many of our patrons and dear friends
for the outpouring of love and support they have given.
The benefit we had at Taylors was a great success thanks to many
of my friends at our Post as well as other posts. I would like to
give special thanks to Sabrina Gottron, owner of the Barking Lot
and Cats Meow, Lisa Hixon and Kate Bush, owners of Johnny’s Pizza,
and Sue Quinn.
So, once again, I want to thank everyone on behalf of my family
and myself for all of the love and support given to us during this
hard time. It is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Kim Bierbach
LENS
FRIENDS BENEFIT - July 13, 2008 at Taylors 3pm-7pm.
Call Kim for details - Click on
photo for more details
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL & BBQ
Saturday June 12th, 2008 - American Legion
Baseball Games going on all day (at fields behind American Legion
Post 372)
Everyone is welcome.
Tickets
are sold for the barbecue, sodas and beer. Tents are set up from
which items are sold and American Legion baseball teams from various
age groups play ball all day long. You can sit in the stands or
bring a folding chair to enjoy the games.
There will be a disc jockey playing music and making announcements.
The National Anthem is played before the start of each game as
players, coaches and parents stand at attention. Of course, the Post
will open at noon for members and their guests who wish to come out
of the sun for a while.
Our Post will also have a stand and applications available for
membership in our organization. We will also be handing out American
Flags.
The
Annual Yard, Bake & Hoagie
Sale,
held on April 26th, 2008 was a huge success...with
a surprise visit from Congressman Rob Andrews..click
here for photos..
JOHNSON SCHOOL VISIT...
Once again Sr. Vice Commander Ernest G. Brosh and Chaplain
Chester Malik, at the request of Principal Karen Rockhill
and teacher Debbie Miller of the James H. Johnson School,
Cherry Hill, NJ, were invited to participate in a flag
ceremony in front of an auditorium filled with some eighty
students. The staff of the Johnson School is very
supportive of the military and particularly its
veterans.....read
more
The 66th Anniversary of
the Fall of Bataan
Once again, in what has become a
tradition, Commander Charles Macukewicz, Sr. Vice
Commander Ernest G. Brosh, Chaplain Chester Malik and SAL
Chaplain Tom Wright were invited to commemorate the
anniversary of the Fall of Bataan...Click here for details...
Check out photos submitted by
Art Capilli
-
click here
Civilian-to-soldier transition is difficult on several levels...read
more
CHAPLAIN
CHESTER ‘CHET’ MALIK THE MILITARY ‘FACE’ OF POST #372
We’re very proud of our Post
#372 Chaplain, Chester “Chet” Malik, the all-around
symbolic military “face” of our organization who is
always very welcome when he turns up—expected or
unexpected—at many high-profile events in Cherry
Hill...read
more
Check
out Ed White's visit to the Military & Space Museum
in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Click here.
Cherry
Hill's MP unit ready to answer call Soldiers at the Cherry Hill
National Guard Armory will be joining the deployment
of about half of the New Jersey National Guard this
summer....click
here to read more
EVERY NEW JERSEY VETERAN ELIGIBLE
FOR DIGNIFIED BURIAL
Bill” Coneby wanted
to take an afternoon stroll, the weather was balmy and the sun was
shining brightly. A perfect day for a scenic, meandering walk.
But the
strolling destination might be off-putting to some people.....read
more
SCHOOL BELLS RING AGAIN FOR
FIVE POST 372 VETERANS
FIVE
seasoned ex-GIs returned to the fifth grade class once
again but this time as “hero’s” and “military idols” to
dozens of boys and girls attending Cherry Hill’s Johnson
Elementary School on Kresson Road during a holiday
season visit.
Actually, the invitation came from Fifth Grade Teacher
Debra Miller, who wanted her students to understand what
the Veterans Day holiday and celebration really meant..read
more.
Two-mile
avenue of hundreds of blossoming cherry trees adorned
with American flags and yellow ribbons in homage of
9-11 victims, their families and in gratitude to our
fighting men and women Legionnaires
A HUGE Thank You
Goes out to the Cherry Hill Fire Dept. and SAL
Members; Commander Brian Fitzgerald, Jim
Arcinese, Robert Arcinces, Ron Flynn and Phil
Beck for planting the 16 cherry trees on April
12th. Lots of photos coming soon....click
here for details
POST GETS RARE MILITARY MAP AS A MEMBERSHIP ‘THANK YOU!’
A very rare and historical military
map outlining the planned actions of U.S. Forces for the
World War II invasion of Iwo Jima, a desolate but stronghold
island in Japan later overtaken by the Navy and Marines in
1944, has been presented to Post #372....read more..
POST MEMBER FEATURED IN Ken Burns Hit TV WWII Series on PBS
Edgar Wolf, one of Cherry Hill Post
372’s longtime members was cast as a central figure in Ken
Burns’ recent hit television series spotlighting World War
II. Wolf was interviewed for Burns' series and we’re proud
to replay part of his dialogue...read more
December 7th - Pearl Harbor Day
Ceremony
Washington DC, United States
Commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941,
there is a wreath-laying ceremony at the US Navy Memorial in
Washington DC. It was this event that drew the United States
into the Second World War
Themes: Exhibitions , History
Hours: All day
Cost: Free
Where: US Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW Suite 123
20004-2608
Washington DC, United States
VETERANS DAY
CEREMONY
November 9th 2007 at Veterans Island
(behind Lobster Shack - Cooper River Park) 6pm
FLAG RETIREMENT
November 10th, 2007 12 Noon
Join us for the Flag Retirement Ceremonies at
the Post on Saturday, November 10th 12 Noon.
If you have any worn or torn flags to dispose
of bring them to the ceremony. If you can’t
make it for the ceremony, you can drop your
worn/torn flags off in the deposit box located
outside the Post
COLOR
GUARD
American Legion Post 372, at
the request of Louis Cappelli, Jr, Director of the Board of
Camden County Freeholders and also Past President of the
Sons of Italy, furnished the Color Guard for the Sons of
Italy Columbus Day celebration at Cooper River on Oct.6th,
2007.
Among the attendees from Post 372 were Sr. Vice Commander
Ernie Brosh, Chaplain Chester Malik and SALs Chaplain Tom
Wright.
OPERATION STAND DOWN was held at the Cherry Hill Armory on
September 21st, 2007 . American Legion Representatives that attended
were Camden County Commander and Post 372 Finance Officer Tom
Adams, General Member Ron Colucci, Ladies President Carol
Doyle, and Ladies V-President Sue Quinn-Morris.
Stand Downs are one part of the Department
of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to provide services to homeless
veterans. For additional information on Stand Down dates and
locations, please contact the Homeless Veterans Programs
Office at
BEEF
& BEER Benefit for Zachary Yizzi
Sept 28, 2007 7:30pm - Midnight - HAPPY
HOUR CLUB
Tickets $20. Give-aways, Door Prizes,
Chinese Auction - Call Tom Heinsinger at 856-910-8266
Give-Aways, Door Prizes, Chinese Auction - Sept
2007 -
-
Click on photo for details of event
D-DAY INVASION JUNE 6, 1944
Since
Nazi Germany forced the British out of France
to Great Britain in the spring of 1940, the
Allies had begun planning a cross-Channel
assault to retake the continent and defeat
Hitler's Third Reich...click
here to read more..
Watch Lost in
WWI Returned to Grandsons..Read
Story
JUNE 7-10th WILDWOOD CONVENTION - Check
with Officers at Post for details
109th Anniversary of the
Battle of Manila Bay - June 12, 2007 10am-1pm
Onboard the USS Olympia,
Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA. For more info
call 609-509-6800 Sean Fontanilla
FREEDOM’S ELUSIVE MEANING….
This poetic essay, a touching impression of a sensitive
young lady’s’ interpretation of the concept of “Freedom” was
written by Kim's daughter...click
here to read!
A WIFE’S
TRIBUTE;
MARTY WAHL, REMEMBERED
Marty Wahl was a part of everything that went
on at Post #372 for almost 40 years....READ
MORE
9/11/06 PATRIOT DAY Join in a moment of silence 8:46am
Five years ago, more then 3000 innocent people lost their
lives when a calm September morning was shattered by
terrorists driven by hatred and destruction....click
here to read more
POW/MIA RECOGNITION
DAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
In every generation, members of our Armed Forces have
answered the call of service in our Nations hour of need.
These patriots have defended our freedom and way of life,
truimphed over brutal enemies, and answered the prayers of
millions....click
here to read more
BEEF AND BEER at VFW Post
2445 Maple Shade To benefit "Rose" (Lorraine Brennan) Saturday - October 7th 7pm-12am
**CHINESE AUCTION**
Tickets $25 per person. TICKETS will NOT be sold at the door.
For more information and tickets call Michelle @ 609-440-6436 or Kelly @
856-776-0513
All proceeds are going to Rose in her fight against breast cancer.
(Donations for the
Chinese Auction would be appreciated. If you can be of help with a
donation, please contact Michelle or Kelly by Sept 23rd)
POST BASEBALL TEAM POSTS
A 500 SEASON; WAIT TIL’ NEXT YEAR SAYS COACH..click
here to read more
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE
BUSY VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE THINGS HAPPEN THIS SUMMER...click
here to read more
NJ VETERAN
HOMES...The Division of Veterans Healthcare Services operates
three modern long-term care nursing homes in NJ...click
here to read more
JOHNNY'S PIZZA
Johnny's
Pizza, located at 717 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hill,
NJ has been serving fine food for over 40 years...READ
MORE
POST 372 ROTC
Student Established at Cherry Hill West...
Post #372 proudly announces the establishment of funding for
“The Cherry Hill American Legion Post #372 ROTC Scholarship
Fund,” an initiative created by the members of the
organization’s Executive Board....click
here to read more..
To contact American Legion Post 372 click
here to
email.
The
Annual Yard, Bake & Hoagie
Sale,
held on April 26th, 2008 was a huge success...with
a surprise visit from Congressman Rob Andrews..
Check
out new photos from the County Meeting held at Post
372...click here
