American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
There is a moment in our lives where we are called to share sad news. Today, is one of those moments. I am incredibly sad to share with you the loss of Major Everett “Bud” Hampton, United States Marine Corps (Retired), a native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, and a resident of Chapel Hill for over sixty years. Bud was 97 years of age and passed away peacefully this morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Durham VA’s Hospice Center.
Read moreThe meal was great and we had a good time hosting our very first Mother’s Day Brunch at Post 6. Were you there?
Read moreA one hundred-year-old American Legionnaire arrived at Chapel Hill Post No. 6 to an official “Piping Aboard” of a dignitary. The post members stood at Attention throughout the Post Home as the Post’s Ship’s Bell rang and the honorary Bosun’s mate announced, “Elmer Hughes, Arriving!”
Read moreLast Saturday Durham Post 7 Riders accepted an open invitation to “drop on by and sit a spell.” They showed up in mass.
Read moreThe Department approved Chapel Hill Post No. 6 Constitution and Bylaws are hereby posted for review by the post membership. Post members may view or download them from our Post Website, chapelhillpost6.com.
Read moreThe expanded authority under the SAVES LIVES Act allows the VA to open eligibility for those who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at out VA facilities.
Read moreThe Department of North Carolina has announced that the 2012 Convention goes LIVE at the North Raleigh Hilton 10 – 12 June 2021.
Read moreThe Durham VA Health Care System has vaccine appointments available for all enrolled Veterans!
Read moreLast Sunday, March 21st, the Post 6 Legion Riders had their first unofficial run (unofficial because we do not have our patches sewn on yet) down to “Pic n Pigs” in the Southern Pines area. The entire trip was around 160 miles.
Read moreOn Saturday, March 20th, 2021, the Post was honored to have the North Carolina Department Commander (James Moore) in attendance. It was his first visit during COVID to our new post home. In addition, it just so happened to be Elmer Hughes’ (our oldest living member) birthday…he was also in attendance.
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