Happy 100th – George Chall
Chapel Hill Post 6 is honored to have in our midst several members who have reached 100 years of age. This week we celebrate Dr. George Chall.
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Efland Seafood Festival Benefits Veterans – April 29-30
Post 6 Legionnaires and family members are heading to Efland to enjoy their Annual Seafood Festival. April 29-30th. They will also setup a table for the American Legion to tell our Post 6 story. You can help, just contact Jim Parise at the Post.
Read morePassing 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 moreThe Passing of Tim Ross
Sadly, we share that Timothy “Tim” Ross, 83, a resident of Chapel Hill, NC, and valued member of Chapel Hill Post 6, passed on February 20, 2022, at the Cedars of Chapel Hill. Tim is a member of our Heroes of Post 6 in recognition of his dedication and drive as a member and past officer of Chapel Post 6 during a period of Post 6 Renewal.
Read moreEric Genuis, Composer, Returns
American Legion Post 6 welcomes the return of internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, philanthropist Eric Genuis and ensemble, 11 February 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at our new American Legion Home located at 3700 NC 54 W Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Read moreNorth Carolina Changes Tax Law to Benefit Retired Military
North Carolina has extended the exemption of military retirement pay for retirees who have served “in the armed forces for at least 20 years or those who medically retired or survivors of one of those veterans.
Read moreLocal Heroes in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Post No. 6 was in awe this month as the November 2021 edition of Chapel Hill Magazine hit the news stands. On the Contents page was a large photo of four Chapel Hill Post No. 6 members representing one hundred years of life and service to their country and community.
Read more2021 Christmas Party
The official registration for this year’s Christmas Party will soon arrive in your emailbox. If you have not seen it
Read moreVets on the Move in Chapel Hill – 25 June
The Town of Chapel Hill is promoting the upcoming Vets on the Move event June 25th. Their goal is specifically to connect veterans in the community with the necessary tools to utilize and navigate alternate modes of transportation.
Read moreState Commander James Moore Visited Post 6
A one hundred-year-old American Legionnaire arrived at Chapel Hill Post No. 6 to an official “Piping Aboard” of a dignitary. The post members stood at Attention throughout the Post Home as the Post’s Ship’s Bell rang and the honorary Bosun’s mate announced, “Elmer Hughes, Arriving!”
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