TO THE AKWESASNE COMMUNITY

ANDREW W. COOK-St. Regis-Mohawk

POST 1479

AMERICAN LEGION

HOGANSBURG, NEW YORK

13655

October 17, 2015

TO THE AKWESASNE COMMUNITY

Clarification on what a veteran is entitled to when they pass away. Every veteran is entitled to a military funeral. This includes:

-Having the American Flag posted by the casket of the deceased veteran

-Official prayers by members of the American Legion Post 1479, Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

At the location of the funeral service:

-Color Guard

-Rifle volleys

-The playing of Taps

Current members of the American Legion Post 1479 are also entitled to other benefits. Those benefits are coordinated through the American Legion Post 1479 or the Ladies Auxiliary.

For more information, contact the American Legion @ 518-358-9976.

Jeff Johnson

American Legion Post 1479

Post Adjutant