American Legion Post #331 Makes Holiday Donation
Representatives from American Legion Post #331 (Avalon/Stone Harbor) presented a $2,000 donation to the Cape May Chief’s Association at the United States Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey on Tuesday, December 17th, 2013.“This is the third consecutive year where American Legion Post #331 has been able to make a sizeable donation to Coast Guard personnel”, said Post Commander Harry Clayton. “These individuals give so much service to our country. This donation is an expression of appreciation from our members. We hope this donation helps them have a joyous holiday season”.
Receiving the check was Chief Warrant Officer (retired) Steve Harrell, President of the Chief’s Association. The Association will distribute the money to exemplary junior enlisted personnel stationed at the Training Center and selected by the Association. American Legion Post #331 makes this annual donation as a holiday gift and a reminder to the recipients that they serve a grateful Nation.
The American Legion Post #331 was represented by Commander Harry Clayton, 1st Vice Commander Ted Ramsey, and Martin Lukacs. The United States Training Center was represented by Commanding Officer Captain Prestidge, Chief Warrant Officer Steve Harrell, and Command Master Chief Terry Cowart.
American Legion Post #331 is located at the Stephen C. Ludlam Post on the northwest corner of 117th Street and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor. Recently, the Post announced that it was forming a “Sons of the American Legion” brigade to support the efforts of the Post.
Photo caption, left to right: American Legion Post 331 Commander Harry Clayton
USCG Training Center Commanding Officer Captain Todd Prestidge
American Legion Post 331 1st Vice Commander Ted Ramsey
American Legion Post 331 member Martin Lukacs
Cape May Chief’s Association President CWO (retired) Steve Harrell
not pictured Command Master Chief Terry Cowart