Awards
Post 52 is proud to support many of the programs that the American Legion sponsors. Each year, we celebrate the birthday of the American Legion (established March 15, 1919) with a banquet to recognize the sacrifices of those on our home front. These are people who, through their unselfish service to our Community and Country, have contributed to our quality of life. We do this by recognizing those individual who have been recognized by their peers for out-standing support to our community. These include members from Fire, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, as well as others, for their out-standing support to our community. This years recipients are listed below.
EMT Commendation
Jacob Noe
Shown above is Jacob Noe receiving his EMT of the Year certificate from our Vice Commander Michael Donnelly.
Fireman Commendation
Sheldon Godfrey
Shown above is Sheldon Godfrey receiving his Fireman of the Year certificate from Vice Commander Michael Donnelly.
Law Enforcement Commendation
Captain Justin Hastings
Here is Captain Justin Hastings receiving his Law Enforcement Officer of the Year certificate from Vice Commander Michael Donnelly.
Community Service Commendation
Sowing Seeds, NC
Shown above are Anna Fragiorgi and Joni McPhetridge of Sowing Seeds, NC receiving their certificate from Vice Commander Michael Donnelly.
Post 52 Legionnaire of the Year
Steve Ijames
Shown above is Commander Chris Smith, Legionnaire of the Year Steve Ijames, and Vice Commander Michael Donnelly.
Shown below, l to r, are all award winners: Community Service - Anna Fragiorgi and Joni McPhetridge of Sowing Seeds, NC; Fireman of the Year - Sheldon Godfrey; Law Enforcement Officer of the Year - Captain Justin Hastings; EMT of the Year - Jacob Noe; Legionnaire of the Year - Steve Ijames; Post Vice Commander Michael Donnelly; and Post Commander Chris Smith.
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