September 30th, 2025 – Syracuse, NY
The Syracuse and Onondaga County American Legion welcomed Department Commander John Miga, SAL Department Detachment Commander Joseph Guidice Jr., and ALA Department President Maureen Morgan to Syracuse and Onondaga County on Monday, September 29th, 2025.
A meet and Greet Luncheon was provided by Mattydale Post 1832, and then a tour of the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room at Hancock Airport. The day culminated with a Dinner in their honor held at Valley Post 1468.
Special thanks to Valley Auxiliary President Lisa Lambert and her family for preparing the Legion Hall for Dinner and their service during the event.
Additional thank yous go to the following for their participation:
Anthony Bender, Commander of Mattydale American Legion Post 1832: Karen St. Hilaire, President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mattydale Unit 1832: Robert Sanderfur, Commander of American Legion Valley Post 1468: Butch Benjamin, Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Valley Post Squadron 1468:
John Fischer, Sergeant-At-Arms of the Sons of the American Legion Valley Post Squadron 1468: Robert E. Haumann: Patrick Lyons, Director of the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room at Hancock Airport.
Special Thank You to the George Fowler High School’s PSLA Navy National Defense Cadet Corps. It’s always impressive and an honor to have them participate and also to Mr. David Sturgeon, their Program Advisor and teacher!
And finally, the Officers and Staff of the Syracuse and Onondaga County American Legion.
