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2018 Eden Corn Festival ParadeOn Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Newell-Faulkner Post 880 Color Guard leads the Eden Corn Festival Parade.
PLEASE NOTE: The Post will be closed on August 11 and 12.
We have private parties booked in the hall and barn on Saturday, August 11. The Golf Tournament dinner will be held in the clubroom/ social quarters upon their return from Eden Valley Golf Course in the afternoon. Therefore, the Post will be closed that day. Sunday, August 12, we will be closed due to Veterans Day at the Erie County Fair. 
Purple Heart Day
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced today that their resolution in support of National Purple Heart Recognition Day on August 7th passed the Senate unanimously. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by a total of 23 Senators. Purple Heart Day recognizes the sacrifices of those who have earned the Purple Heart Medal and is commemorated each year on the anniversary of George Washington creating the "Badge for Military Merit," the precursor to the Purple Heart. The resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day, encourages citizens to learn about the history of the Purple Heart Medal, and requests that the president issue an annual proclamation calling on the people of the U.S. to demonstrate support for Purple Heart recipients. "The Purple Heart is a reminder that freedom is a gift purchased at the greatest possible price,"said Senator Collins. "I am delighted that the Senate unanimously passed our resolution, which encourages all Americans to learn the history of this important military award and to understand and honor the sacrifices of the many men and women in uniform who have earned the Purple Heart." "Just as the Purple Heart Medal has held a special meaning to its millions of recipients and their families, it also has special significance to me and my family," Senator Collins continued. "My father, who died earlier this year, was a proud World War II veteran who was wounded twice during the Battle of the Bulge. He earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star, and it was from him that I first learned to honor and respect our veterans." "Our service men and women who bravely put their lives on the line deserve the most distinguished medals our military can award. The Purple Heart is a symbol of the sacrifice our military members have made. Establishing August 7th as National Purple Heart Recognition Day honors the recipients of this award and encourages every American citizen to take a moment and appreciate the sacrifices they have made so we can all live free," Senator Manchin said. "For the second year in a row, Senator Collins and Senator Manchin have honored Purple Heart recipients everywhere with their resolution supporting National Purple Heart Recognition Day,"said Neil Van Ess, National Commander of Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). "The Purple Heart is our national symbol of military sacrifice, and it is most appropriate that all Americans should have a day to recognize those who earned it throughout history. MOPH deeply thanks Senators Collins and Manchin for once again making that a reality." Upcoming Events August 2 - EDEN CORN FESTIVAL 3 - EDEN CORN FESTIVAL 4 - US Coast Guard (USCG) Birthday 4 - EDEN CORN FESTIVAL 5 - EDEN CORN FESTIVAL 7 - Purple Heart Day 9 - Visit Vets at Eden Heights 1:15 pm 11 & 12 POST CLOSED 11 - Scholarship Golf Tournament 12 - Veterans Day at Erie County Fair 14 - V-J Day 16 - National Airborne Day 18 - KIA Memorial Road March - Chestnut Ridge September 3 - Labor Day 10 - Auxiliary Meeting 11 - Patriot Day 18 - US Air Force (USAF) Birthday 19 - Post Executive Board Meeting 21 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day 24 - Legion Member Meeting 25 - SAL Meeting 30 - Gold Star Mother's & Families Day 
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So if you’re suffering from cabin fever, the cure is to head to Post 880!
There are plenty of things going on - come check us out!
Thank you for your support.
There are plenty of things going on - come check us out!
Thank you for your support.
Newell-Faulkner Post 880
American Legion
2912 Legion Dr.
Eden, NY, 14057
(716) 992-3304
American Legion
2912 Legion Dr.
Eden, NY, 14057
(716) 992-3304
