Sunday, March 15, 2015

95th Birthday...


The Sotoyome American Legion Family gathered at the Villa Chanticleer on Saturday evening, March 14, 2015, to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the organization.  Pictured above are Senior Past Commander Manual Lownes (1965 & 1968),  Auxiliary Past President Bettie Crandall (1986 & 1996) and current Commander Tom Grimes.  Manual and Bettie are both WWII Veterans.  Bettie is holding a picture of Herman Jr. Vellutini, who was lost off Guadalcanal when his ship was sunk on  August 9, 1942, with all hands..  His picture has been added to the Missing in Action/Prisoner of War Memorial Table as a reminder of the sacrifices of those who served before us.  (Photo by Harold Bagdonas)


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