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The purpose of this message is to gauge the interest of veterans in the area in forming an American Legion Post.

At this time this is just an interest survey. If enough interest exists, a planning meeting will be held at a future date.

If you are interested in this endeavor please stop by or e-mail:

Jerry Shelby
Café Orleans, Ensenada jerdaddy2002@yahoo.com

Can we have a 4th of July parade in front of Hussong's?

Originally Posted by DENNIS

Can we have a 4th of July parade in front of Hussong's?

Possibly

Maybe the vets in D.C. will have a positive impact (rally the public) on our screwed-up gov'mint. I can only hope.

Originally Posted by Teniente

Possibly

Probably have to do it without a US flag, but I suppose a Pacifico flag will suffice.
How about that "Halls of Montezuma" marching song? Ya think that would work?

Originally Posted by DENNIS

Probably have to do it without a US flag, but I suppose a Pacifico flag will suffice.
How about that "Halls of Montezuma" marching song? Ya think that would work?

Need to figure out how to sing "Yankee Doodle Dandy" in Spanish

WHY

Originally Posted by J.P.

WHY

Why not???

Originally Posted by Teniente

Why not???

I am not against it I just wonder what Emotional void it would fill or what positive purpose it would provide. It would appear to me it would be in some way disrespectful to our host country.

Originally Posted by J.P.

It would appear to me it would be in some way disrespectful to our host country.

In what way? Is a celebration of Cinco De Mayo in San Diego disrespectful to the US?

Originally Posted by J.P.

I am not against it I just wonder what Emotional void it would fill or what positive purpose it would provide. It would appear to me it would be in some way disrespectful to our host country.

There are approximately 18 other American Legion Posts in Mexico, most do public service and contribute to the community, as they do in the states.

Originally Posted by DENNIS

In what way? Is a celebration of Cinco De Mayo in San Diego disrespectful to the US?

Isn't Cinco De Mayo celebrated in the U.S. more than in Mexico.

I thought I asked a valid question why would anyone want to be part of something like that.

Originally Posted by J.P.

I thought I asked a valid question why would anyone want to be part of something like that.

I guess some people just like to get together.
Don't you remember American Legion bars, John? Lotsa fun at affordable prices. There's one on the bayfront in Newport Beach that has always been popular.

Originally Posted by DENNIS

I guess some people just like to get together.
Don't you remember American Legion bars, John? Lotsa fun at affordable prices. There's one on the bayfront in Newport Beach that has always been popular.

Yes I remember the Legion and VFW every time I went in one I was made to feel like I was intruding because I wasn't a Veteran of the BIG WAR.
Although that began to change when the Women's Axillary membership became larger than the Men's . The membership became a little more receptive of other Veteran's.

Originally Posted by J.P.

I am not against it I just wonder what Emotional void it would fill or what positive purpose it would provide. It would appear to me it would be in some way disrespectful to our host country.

How about belonging to a group of people with similar interests and experiences.........the military.

Is belonging to a group such as that being disrespectful???

Originally Posted by J.P.

Yes I remember the Legion and VFW every time I went in one I was made to feel like I was intruding because I wasn't a Veteran of the BIG WAR.
Although that began to change when the Women's Axillary membership became larger than the Men's . The membership became a little more receptive of other Veteran's.

Hey, John......maybe it was not them, maybe it was you. How much did you participate??? You are in charge if your own feelings, Other people are not.

This post was NOT to start a debate, it was providing information. If you or others want to debate this post, start a separate post of your own.

Originally Posted by Teniente

How about belonging to a group of people with similar interests and experiences.........the military.

Is belonging to a group such as that being disrespectful???

I was just curious as to why anyone would want to join. for many years I lived next door to the Head Potentate to the local V F W he was a Navigator on a B29 my Grand Father and Both of his sons ( my uncles) were very active in both the American legion and V F W the uncles were Lifers in the Army Air Force. 30 year E9 Master Sergeants. Maybe in the day they had something to be proud of.
The thought of becoming a member never appealed to me.