The "Dugout" William Clinton Story Post No.342 Newsletter for 

May 2022  

Parade Orders - Final Revision

Village Of Freeport Memorial Day Parade and Observation Commitee

Parade Orders - Final Revision 

May 21, 2018

Ed Dukich, Legionnaire and Parade Chairman

The Parade Committee and the Village of Freeport want to thank all groups and organizations participating in this years Parade.  We look forward to seeing you as we pay respects to the fallen in all the wars and conflicts of United States of America.

For God and Country

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For God and Country

Parade Orders Revision 4

Ladies & Gentlemen,

I have made several more amendments and corrections to the original Memorial Day Parade Order List.  

As of this writing, attached will be the parade lineup for the Memorial Day Parade.  (Revision 4)   

Anyone with a vehicle and/or Float is requested to be there early as Brookside Ave. gets crowded fast making it difficult at best to get through.

  

Anyone arriving late will be placed at the end of Division 1 (For safety concerns).  Thanks in advance for your cooperation.  Please feel free to pass this around.  Lets pray for good weather this year.  

For God & Country,

Ed Dukich

American Legion Freeport Memorial Day Parade Chairman

(516) 263-9759

Parade Orders Revision 3

Ladies & Gentlemen,

I have made several amendments and corrections to the original Memorial Day Parade Order List.  

As of this writing, attached will be the parade lineup for the Memorial Day Parade.  (Revision 3)   

Anyone with a vehicle and/or Float is requested to be there early as Brookside Ave. gets crowded fast making it difficult at best to get through.

  

Anyone arriving late will be placed at the end of Division 1 (For safety concerns).  Thanks in advance for your cooperation.  Please feel free to pass this around.  Lets pray for good weather this year.  

For God & Country,

Ed Dukich

American Legion Freeport Memorial Day Parade Chairman

(516) 263-9759

Dugout May 2018 - Memorial Day Observance Issue

All materials and information have been reviewed by the Newsletter committee and the Commander.

Parade Orders and Parade Marshal Bio included in this issue of the "Dugout"

David Cockerel

1st VCMDR

William Clinton Story Post No. 342

American Legion

    Remember post elections are coming up and

    you must be a member in good standing that is

    your dues must be paid. 

Parade Grand Marshal John Remsen

Way before being Parade Grand Marshal, the Senior Legionnaire in the William Clinton Story Post had all kinds of accomplishments.   John retired after 35 years of working for New York Telephone.  John was the man in Freeport that made sure the students in Freeport High School had a sports program when in 1977, Freeport High School disposed of the Sports budget when forced on an austerity program.

 John was President of Farmers and Boosters Club which raised  funds by selling hot dogs and doing fund raisers so all High School Students who wanted to be athletes got to play.  If that wasn’t enough John was already a local legend as a young man, making a name as a ‘bayman and boatbuilder’.

In High School, John played Football and Lacrosse and was known as a winner.  But John is quick to let everyone know what his biggest prize was when he went to high School.   Grace said, “John ran against me for Class President…we got married after he got out of the Army.” (John beat Grace becoming Class President)

John said, “They drafted me before I got out of  High School.”  And soon after graduation John was on his way to Fort Dix, NJ – Infantry training & Advanced Infantry Training School.  From there he joined with the 45^th Infantry Division deployed to Korea in late 1953.

John was off to War. The 179^th Inf. Reg, 45^th Div (Oklahoma National Guard) would relieve the 1^st Marine Division  and join X Corps under the command of Major General Edward M. Almond.  “General Almond’s plan called for the US 1^st Marine Division to advance west through Yudami-ni, while the US 7^th Infantry Division would provide a regimental combat team to protect the right flank at Sinhung-ni.

 The US 3^rd Infantry Division (179^th Inf. Reg. was attached) would also protect the left flank while providing security in the rear area.  By then the X Corps was stretched thin along a 400 miles (640 km) front.” (Wikipedia)   Even though John’s unit did relieve the 1^st Marine Division and his unit did rotate home in the spring of 1954, John did not.

John stayed in Korea for another 16 months transferred to the 3^rd Div, 58^th field Artillery Battalion to fire 105MM Howitzers as ordered. John exchanged his units ‘Chinese Soldiers’ that were Prisoners of War with N.Korea as part of ‘Operation Big Switch’ which  began in August 1953 and lasted until December 1953.  (Chinese Regulars of the ‘Peoples Volunteer Army Fought against U.N. Forces at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.)

John rotated home in May of 1955.  John married Grace and from that time to this raised a family of 3 children, John, Laura, Linda (all graduated from Freeport High)  and 11 grandchildren.  When John came home in May he wanted a place for his 2 year Class Reunion.  He went to rent the American Legion Hall on Sunrise Highway.

“You got a discount if you became a member.”   John only wanted to do that for the year.  When the membership renewals came to the house Grace said, “I just paid them every year.”  And apparently every year for 60 years. 

John was given an award from the National Commander presented by Nassau County Cmdr. Steve McManus and Cmdr. Coy Richardson.  John received a resolution from the State of New York out of Senator Venditto’s Office.  John Remsen  is the longest serving American Legionnaire in Freeport and one of a few Legionnaires who have served over sixty years in the United States of America.

 We, the William Clinton Story Post No. 342 are proud to present to the Village of Freeport, John K. Remsen Jr., Bayman, Boatbuilder, Neighbor, Combat Veteran and Senior American Legionnaire.

Scenes from Past Village of Freeport Parades

Enjoy scenes from Past Village of Freeport Parades

Memorial Day 2018 / Announcement

The Village of Freeport  Memorial Day Observance Committee is now preparing for the Memorial Day Parade and Observation Program. 

Civic, Religious, Social and Business Organizations are invited and encouraged to join the Village of Freeport in recognizing our Veterans and their sacrifice for our community.

Contact Ed Martin at eddiemartin212@gmail.com or contact the Post at wcspost342@gmail.com for participation information.

A Thank You To Freeport

William Clinton Story Post No. 342
American Legion
Freeport, New York

Final Parade Orders for Village of Freeport Memorial Day Observance

The Parade Orders below are final.  Many organizations have registered to march.  We thank all participating organizations for their cooperation with the Parade Committee for this years Memorial Day Parade and Observance.

If you know of a WWII or Korean War Veteran who would like to be in the Parade contact us as soon as possible.  Contact us at wcspost342@gmail.com.

Thank You For Your Support!

All Veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States are welcome to join us in the Parade and Observance on Memorial Day.
Contact Us!

NOTICE:  IF THE PARADE IS RAINED OUT, THE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE  WILL BE HELD AT FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL AT 10:00 AM, Monday May 29th 2017.

Parade Orders for May 30th 2016 - Final

The two documents below are the Final Parade Orders for the Freeport Memorial Day Observance.   Please review and pass on this information to any organization who has not received this via e-mail.

Thank You

David Cockerel
Parade Chairman

Dugout November 2015 - Veterans Day Edition

“2015 Midshipman Family BBQ”

Mayor Kennedy with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Legion  Members at the Esplanade.

2015 Midshipman Family Barbeque

The USNA Offshore Training Squadron 3A arrived at the Esplanade on the Nautical Mile between 1 and 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, August 7, 2015.  The Midshipmen were greeted by the Village of Freeport and several of its civic organizations including our own William Clinton Story Post No. 342.

On Saturday, August 8th, some of the Post Membership came out to enjoy some barbeque at the Freeport Recreation Center with the Midshipmen.  It was a time of fun food, good conversation and wonderful camaraderie.  

Sophia Johnson,  Village of Freeport Media Director, provided the photo below of the OSTS-3A Midshipmen along with Veterans, Village of Freeport Officials and Recreation Center Director Vicky Danelli.  All in all, a wonderful Saturday Afternoon.

 

National Night Out Against Crime

As Legionnaires the following goes to Americanism and as citizens the following event will help the spirit of community:

Bethel AME Zion Church Sponsors the

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
on Tuesday, August 4th between 6 – 8pm @ Bethel AME Zion Church
420 N. Main Street, Freeport N.Y. for info
Call 516.379.1513

Given the long chain of violent events across the Nation, events like this are meant to strengthen the community and the neighborhoods that make up that community. 

This is an event Sponsored by Freeport Police Department, Freeport Fire Department and Neighborhood Watch Coordinators.

Event at Bethel AME Zion Church parking lot.

Lets Participate!

Dugout / USNA STS Port Visit

August in Freeport

Offshore Sail Training Squadron

Update:  OSTS Squadron 3A is scheduled to arrive at the Esplanade dock at the Woodcleft Canal at 2:00 pm, August 7, 2015.   Check this site and this page for any changes.

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