Oak Orchard Riverdale Post 28
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Warrior Weekend
American Legion Post 28 is proud to sponsor Warrior Weekend.
Warrior Weekend provides weekends of rest and relaxation for Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded in combat in both Iraq and Afghanistan. They are undergoing recovery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.. The missions are funded by both individuals and organizations and are provided at no cost to the soldiers and marines who participate.
Missions focus on small groups of 8-10 and allow participants to enjoy themselves at various destination cities. The mission provides activities, but also allows each participant the freedom to do their own thing.
The mission was started by retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and decorated Iraq combat veteran, Steve Udovich. He paid a visit to Walter Reed in December 2006, and along with the help April Moore, started the mission the following month.
Click on WWW.WarriorWeekend.com/home for more information about this program and how you can help.
Warrior Weekend July 2009
The American Legion Post #28 hosted military personnel from Walter Reed Medical Center as part of Warrior Weekend at their Shrimp Night.
The military personnel and their families were welcomed with a Color Guard Salute and comments by Commander, Jim Lafferty, then dined on shrimp, crab and chicken.
They enjoyed entertainment supplied by local band "The Cruisers".
Former Mrs. Delaware, Lili Kohr Oller, stopped by with gift bags for the families from her Tiger Lilly shop.
Personnel from Walter Reed Hospital & Post 28 Legion & Auxiliary enjoy recent Shrimp Night.
Post Commander, Jim Lafferty, displays photo of Weekend Warrior visitors enjoying a fun day at Bethany Beach as Post 28 Bar Manager, Ollie Downs and Mrs. Jim Lafferty look on.
Warrior Weekend November 2009
The American Legion Post 28 Family hosted several military personnel and their families for a weekend of fun and relaxation.
The service men are currently receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC.
The group stayed at Melissa's Bed & Breakfast in Rehoboth and was treated to shopping at the outlets. The Post hosted dinner for all and were greeted by the Post Honor Guard and Colorettes as they entered.
Also on hand to welcome them were the Post Commander, Jim Lafferty, Auxiliary President, Carole Baldwin and the Sons of the Legion Commander, Mike Cotton and other Post members and family.
Jack Grant, the Interim Plant Manager, NRG Energy, Indian River Plant, was also in attendance with several of his employees and their families and presented Commander Lafferty with a check for $750 for the Warrior Weekend program.
Below are a few photos from the event. For more photos, check out our photo gallery by clicking on the tab on the left.
Sgt. Dennis Holliman arrives with his children, Destiny & Dennis.
Airman Anthony Hardaway, Staff Sgt. Michael Cain, Jessica Mullen and her son, Jordan, Sgt. Kelly Keck and wife Oksanan with daughter Zoya and Apris Hollimon, wife of Sgt. Dennis Hollimon.
Lenny Bunch watches as Steve Udovich, founder of Warrior Weekend, is presented a check for $750 from Jack Grant, NRG Energy Interim Plant Manager as Post Commander, Jim Lafferty looks on.
