Memorial Day message from National Commander Jim Koutz
Saturday, May 25, 2013
| Dear Legion Family Members and Friends, |
| All of us cherish the memories of our fallen comrades, friends or loved ones. |
This weekend, of course, another Memorial Day is upon us. I hope that you will join me in remembering to honor not only veterans who were close to you but also all of our veterans who gave their all. While the mass media often makes this weekend out to be about barbecues and department store sales, it is up to each one of us to remind our communities about the true meaning of this day.
I also encourage you to take a moment and visit The American Legion’s new web page dedicated to honor and remembrance, www.legion.org/honor. Scores of wonderful tributes to the men and women who served our nation with honor, courage and dignity can be found there. Some of these tributes were contributed by the veterans themselves, or their family members. It’s easy – and free – to add your story, or your family’s legacy, to this growing collection of American military history. Just visitwww.legiontown.org to submit a story, or read more about how to participate here or here. Thank you for what you do every day – for veterans, their families and the communities in which they live. May our fallen never be forgotten.
James E. Koutz
For God and Country, 
National Commander