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American Legion Post 86 and Wilton Police Department Recognized
Annual American Legion Convention Honors Local Police and Veterans
The American Legion Department of Connecticut held our 101st Annual Convention, at the Trumbull Marriott, Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14, 2019. In addition to conducting Legion business and electing new officers for the year, the annual National and Department awards are handed out.
This year, Post 86 nominated the Wilton Police Department (WPD) for Police Department of the Year in Connecticut. It was awarded to WPD for "...performance in the field of Children and Youth, Drug Education, Community Awareness Projects and participation in Patriotic Observances". It was well deserved and Wilton should be proud of our Police Department and all our officers.
Post 86 Past Sergeant-at-Arms Sean McNeill, who is now our Finance Officer, was recognized with the Peter Loux Sergeant-at-Arms of the Year Award, for exemplifying "the highest values of service to the American Legion, Community, State and Nation, along with excellence and leadership." Besides his duties as Sgt.-at-Arms, Sean spearheads the Post Toys for Tots collection, in addition to coordinating local business collections. He is always out front at parades, picnics and Color Guard duties.
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Post 86 was also recognized by the Department for achieving 100% Membership Quota; The Henry S. Bialoglowy Plaque for "making the greatest contribution to the display, promotion, presentation and education of the American Flag" (This is the second consecutive award for Post 86); The Joseph F. Mardu Plaque for the "most outstanding School Awards Program as an Americanism endeavor";and the Lewis E. Waller Plaque for "the greatest participation and work in caring for homeless veterans".
In addition, Post 86 was recognized by the National Commander of the American Legion with two awards: The 2019 Membership Retention Award and The Team 100 Excellence Award, of which only three other Posts in Connecticut received.
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James B. Whipple Post 86 is located right next to the Village Market, look for the big net with Kick for Nick soccer balls. Please stop in and learn more about what we do and how we can partner with your community organization as pertaining to young people, schools, Flag etiquette and history in general. Go to post86legion.org for more information.
