This was another great weekend whe had members of The American Legion Family from all across the United States that came in for the activities that surrounded the homecoming. Friday night the activities began with a dinner at Post 8 in Winter Haven that was an Italian Buffet Style dinner and some entertainment. The American Legion Family of Post 8 did a great job.
Saturday was the day for our trips. My family and I went to River Ranch along with National President Kris, her husband Terry, Leading Candidate Chris and his wife Kat, National Vice Commander Jim and his wife Deb, my Aide Bill and his girlfriend Barbara and a few others. We had several activities for us to do. Jim, Deb, the family and I took the trail ride and it was a lot of fun. President Kris and Terry took the swamp buggy ride and Leading Candidate Chris did the Airboat ride. A great time was had by the River Ranch Crowd.
Several others took adventures around Lakeland hit the Seminole Hard Rock Casino or visited the local American Legion Posts in Polk County.
The evening began with the festivities with the social hour with some finger foods and beverages before dinner. A bit of time to socilaze with all of the guests from across the nation. A few of the Past National Commanders had a few things to say and it was good to have them there to give me a little roast. The Deputy Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management the agency I work for was also there and ribbed me a little.
Finally to have my family there was a great thing especially after dad passed away this year.
I received many gifts from The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion and I am grateful for the support and appreciate all of the things that you all do for our country every day.
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