Past State Commander Passes
we sadly report Commander Moore’s passing this week on April 18th.
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Passing of Yolanda Heavlin
It is with deep regret that we share with Post members the passing of Elvia Yolanda “Yoli” Heavlin on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Yolanda was a member of the Post 6 Auxiliary and is the spouse of Past Post Commander Lee Heavlin.
Read moreA Genuine “Wow!” and Bucket List Museum
Every service, every war or conflict, every uniform, and every vehicle worth remembering is present at this EXTENSIVE collection. Now, before you click the link below, take a walk to the kitchen or refrigerator for the beverage of your choice. You are in for a long ride. A ride down memory lane. I’ll bet you will bookmark, share, and rewatch this video more than once. Here goes….enjoy.
Read moreHistory on Sale – Saturday 27 June Rummage Sale
We are mostly packed up and preparing to move and, like our own home of many years, not everything will go with us. Now we need your help. Whether you call it a tag sale, yard sale, rummage, or garage sale, we are holding a one-time FOUR-HOUR SALE. It is on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read moreMilitary Tattoo
For over 400 years there has been the Military Tattoo. It was first used to alert tavern keepers to “turn off the taps,” the drummer is coming.
Read moreMemorial Day Events
Each year our VFW members from C.V. Cummings Chapel Hill Post 9100 work with Post 6 to commemorate Memorial Day.
Read moreGeneral John J. Pershing – History brought to life
Chapel Hill Post No. 6, American Legion, is proud to join the Army ROTC Unit at UNC Chapel Hill to sponsor David Shuey, who portrays General “Black Jack” John Pershing. Mr. Shuey is a “Historyteller” and historic person re-enactor. He will be speaking in the form of General John Joseph Pershing.
Read moreDon’t Toss It! – Recycling
We have an in-house project to collect aluminum cans and pull-tabs. The post will benefit and so will you!
Read morePost Newsletter Returns
There is something about printed paper. It looks and feels good. A crisp page from a colorful magazine sells issues by the millions. Unfortunately, we can’t do that, but we are making a concerted effort to bring you a post newsletter that is interesting, informative, a source of information.
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