Veteran's Memorial Day BBQ Fun On Monday

News from American Legion Post 99:

In honor of Memorial Day, American Legion Post 99 of Campbell is kicking off the Memorial Day weekend by giving away a free pizza card for old, worn out flags turned into the post for proper disposal.

The first 100 people to turn in an old flag for proper disposal will receive a card that is good for one free pizza from Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza Restaurants with locations in Willow Glen, Los Gatos and Westgate.

Willow Street Pizza is donating the free pizza cards to assist American Legion Post 99 in helping people honor our flag for Memorial Day by disposing of worn out flags properly.

Limit of one free pizza card per household and offer is good while supplies last.

The 3-day weekend will be capped off by the big annual Post 99 Memorial Day BBQ on Monday May 25th. Bring the entire family for the celebration from 1 to 5 PM. Free parking and admission.Featured is an Memorial Day fundraising BBQ overlooking the ponds on the Los Gatos Creek trail, along with lively musical entertainment by Gary Carnes and a Special Flag Ceremony remembering the fallen at 3 PM.

To turn in your flag starting on Friday, May 22, or to attend Post 99’s big Memorial Day BBQ on Monday, May 25th, please visit American Legion Post 99 at 1344 Dell Avenue in Campbell.

To drop off your old flag, you can visit anytime between 10 AM to 8 PM and go to the Post 99 lounge (located in the back of the building) or put your flag in the special flag drop box in the parking lot.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

The American Legion Post 99 has over 400 members and will celebrate its 95th birthday this year.

Memorial Day originated after the American Civil War to honor both the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. The holiday was extended by the 20th century to include all American soldiers. Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day. This day is not to be confused with Veteran’s Day which celebrates the service of all United States military veterans in November of every year.

For more information about American Legion Post 99, visit www.POST99.org.