Due to high printing and mailing costs, there will no longer be a monthly mailed
newsletter delivered by USPS. You can continue to receive your newsletter
monthly by email. We will be mailing printed copies only quarterly, for the
future, however, printed copies will be available at the Post each month. If you
know someone that has email but receives their Legion Newsletter by SNAIL MAIL …
PLEASE ask them to send their email
member@ciceropost.com or drop it off at the Bar. Please be sure to include
your name in the email.
John
J. Ciafaratta
John J. Cifaratta, 77, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
January 18, 2012. He was the son of the late John J. and Margaret May Cifaratta
and brother of the late Charles and Michael Cifaratta. Mr. Cifaratta graduated
from Valley High School and attended Alfred University. He was a veteran of the
Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy as ship's electrician aboard the Naval
Destroyer, USS Dortch. A favorite memory was his three crossings of the equator.
He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, and took part in other
community organizations throughout his life. In 1989, Mr. Cifaratta retired,
after 36 years of service, from the U.S. Postal Service as manager of plant
maintenance. He enjoyed traveling and cooking favorite family recipes, and he
cherished moments with his grandchildren. John quietly taught by example and was
respected and admired by those around him. He will be fondly remembered for his
wisdom, strong work ethic, and unconditional love and support. Surviving are his
wife of 53 years, the former Anna M. Dudli; three children, Michael (Susan)
Cifaratta, William (Larie) Cifaratta and Susan (Charles) Conklin; eight
grandchildren, Ashley, Kathryn, Katrina, John, Matthew, Elise, Robert and
Nicole; and several nieces and nephews.
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Flag Code
suggests that, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be
destroyed, preferably by burning." For individual citizens, this should be done
discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or
desecration. American Legion Post 787 conduct a semi-annual Disposal of
Unserviceable Flag Ceremony. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and
solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags. Drop your old,
tattered or unserviceable flags in the barrel at the front bar entrance of the
Post any time of the year. This service and the ceremonies are open to the
community
Membership Goal for 2012 is
614
454 paid up to date
Doug Herrmann is in the Upstate University Hospital recovering from a serious automobile accident last Friday. He is doing some better but could use our thoughts and prayers. You may send cards to:
Doug Herrmann
6th Floor ICU - Room 24
c/o Upstate University Hospital
750 E. Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Since Doug is in Intensive Care he is not able to have visitors
We will notify the membership when that changes.
For the short term, Brian Sanford will be filling is as Adjutant and Membership Chairman. We are working thru the details so everything will take longer than normal. Thanks for your patience.
Again - we wish Doug well.
Get better soon - you have a job waiting for you!!
Doug Herrmann
Adjutant and Membership Chairman
The Junior Shooting Program is a 3 part
program combining Basic Marksmanship, Qualification Awards and Air Rifle
Competition. Thousands of young male & female junior shooters have participated
with a perfect safety record. Participants are under 18 and handicapped youth
are encouraged to participate. Learn more on the web
here.
Pictures here...
The Great New York State Fair was a HUGE success. Records were set almost daily.
Our booth was manned at all times and very professionally done. Our in stock
position was excellent as we sold over 100 hats, over 250 t-shirts, and over 300
pins! I would like to thank Fred Stone, Rich Carpenter, Jude Wentworth, Russ
Gentte, Laurie and Kevin Coon, Al & Evie, Bob Longmuir, Taylor Barrington, Sam
Solitto, Pat Kearney, Mary Burgen, Linda Jackson, Dave & Rose Plato and Todd
Irving. Special thanks go to Gene Pierson for an AWESOME Armament Display. Also
special thanks to Dave Keegan for being the Right Hand Man all during the Fair.
And Special Recognition goes to Heidi Heidenreich and the Grange for making
Veterans Day at the Fair so special. Pans of Roast Beef for the Military Tent
Staff were enjoyed by all. Most of all, SPECIAL THANK YOU’s to the 174th Fighter
Wing for allowing us the space in the Tent with no cost to the Post. Gross
revenue from booth sales totaled over $5,500.00. Pennies for Postage donation
jar was $154. 52. Truly Amazing! Thank You on behalf of the Community Service
Committee
Mark Adams
Community Service Chairman
We would also like to have more pages of pictures
from present and past events, members, officers, anything you might have that
you want to share. You can email to
hank@ciceropost.com or, if you don't have digital, leave the materials at
the post. I'll scan them in and return them the same way.
If you would like your local business or
organization's events advertised here, for free, just contact
hank@ciceropost.com. I can tie in, within reason, gif, jpeg and flash movies
from an existing. If you don't have an existing ad, just send me copy and/or
graphics and I'll put one together for you in either Photoshop or Flash. We get
a couple of thousand hits a day here and a lot of them are local.
American Legion Corps of Cadets meets at our Post
every Tuesday from 6 - 8 PM and 6 - 9 PM during summer months.
The Corps of Cadets is a leadership program for young adults 10-17.
Soldiers, volunteers and parents work closely with each cadet teaching them
Leadership skills - - Life skills - - Drug avoidance strategies
Responsibility - - The Cadet Creed and Code of Conduct
Military history - - Self discipline - - Dedication.
For more information, click
here.
Patriot Guard Riders is an organization of
people to support and show respect to the United States Military Member. In this
members of the PGR stand firm in flag lines and escorts for fallen soldiers.
Also stand flag lines to welcome those returning home from current combat duties
overseas. The PRG is not entirely folks with motorcycles. The only real
requirement is to have the heart to support our men and women in the Armed
Services. Please look at both these websites, National and New York State. If
you want to help Support our brave military folks please register with both
sites. They are both totally FREE… In turn you will get notifications from only
the NYS PGR Regional or State Road Captains of what is coming up in your region.
PGR National or
.. PGR is not affiliated wit Post 787 or American Legion Riders Post 787
Upcoming Events and
Meetings
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Nights - 8 PM - ‘til = ? Karaoke with Tom and
Val
Gary Bourdon “DJ Extraordinaire” plays for your enjoyment 3rd Saturday
John
J. Ciafaratta
Denotes Flag
Days, not always a Post event.
