2020/21 POST ACTIVITIES
Video of Myron Yeager's 100th Birthday Celebration - click to see video below.
On Friday, November 12, 2021, the Post and the City of Canfield held the official dedication of our sixty-foot (60') flag pole on the North Green. Keynote speaker for the event was Congressman Bill Johnson (R) OH-06. It was a great event that had been delayed for over a year because of the COVID pandemic. Pictures below are courtesy of Michael Rothwell. Click on an image to enlarge.
On November 11, 2021, Vice Commander Coleman delivered a Veterans Day speech to the assembled seniors at Canfield High School. The even t was also live-streamed to the freshman, sophomore and junior classes over the school's YouTube channel Following the speech, Coleman and other members of the Post in attendance posed for a photo with Canfield Superintendent Joe Knoll. The speech and the photo are included below.
Superintendent Joe Knoll and members of the Post pose for a photo following Vice Commander Coleman's remarks at the 2021 Canfield High School Veterans Day Assembly.
On September 18, 2021, Post Vice Commander Chuck Coleman was recognized with the 2021 Cincinnatus Award from the Youngstown State University Office of Veterans Affairs. The award was presented by Major (Ret.) Rick Williams, the Executive Director, and Major General Johnny Davis, Commanding General of US Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox.
On September 17, 2021, Post Member Myron Yeager was recognized by our Post and the City of Canfield on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
Post 177 provided a color guard for the Canfield High School football game against Dover on Friday, August 27, 2021. Members of the color guard are: Ray Pfahl, Bruno Wajsczuk, Mike Rothwell, Eric Parisi and Steve McQuain.
Post member Frank Micchia was featured in a "Veteran Profile" article in a recent edition of The Vindicator.
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CANFIELD VET FINDS PEACE IN THE BACK YARD
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CANFIELD VET FINDS PEACE IN THE BACK YARD
At the Post meeting on August 3, 3031, Josh Farley - one of the sponsored Buckeye Boys State delegates - briefed the membership on his experiences.
A few photos from the 2021 Til Open and the 4th of July Parade.
On June 24th. several of the Post's 2021 Buckeye Boys and Girls State attendees met with Post members at St Michael's Church to "brief back" their experiences.
PHOTOS FROM THE JUNE 14, 2021 FLAG BURNING CEREMONY AT
CANFIELD EAST CEMETERY
TWO (2) SHORT VIDEOS FROM THE JUNE 14, 2021 FLAG BURNING CEREMONY AT CANFIELD EAST CEMETERY
Photos from the 2021 Memorial Day Services - the 100th sponsored by American Legion Post 177 - held at the Canfield East Cemetery at 10:00AM on Monday, May 31st. Like last year, due to COVID restrictions, the ceremony was not open to the public - members and invited guests, only.
On May 25, 2021 Post Members, along with Scouts from Troop 25 in Canfield, placed flags on the graves of veterans at Canfield East Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day services on May 31st.
2021 TIL OPEN
2021 Til Open Golf Tournament registration and hole sponsorship forms can be downloaded below.
Major Sponsorship Form
Hole Sponsorship Form
Individual & Team Registration Form
2021 Til Open Golf Tournament registration and hole sponsorship forms can be downloaded below.
Major Sponsorship Form
Hole Sponsorship Form
Individual & Team Registration Form
On May 24, 2021, Post Commander Mike Kubitza presented a plaque of appreciation to Cardinal Joint Fire District Captain Conner O'Halloran in recognition of the department's support to the Canfield community during the pandemic year of 2021.
Below are the Post's representatives to the 2021 Buckeye Boys State program.
Below is local TV news coverage of the Law Enforcement/First Responders Certificate of Commendation presentations made at the March meeting. Congratulations to all recipients.
Standing proudly on The Green.
After setting the pole, the light package was installed by Santon Electric.
Diamond Steel Construction provided a crane, crane operator and rigger to raise the new pole.
Construction has finally begun on the 60 ft flag pole being sponsored by our Post on the north end of the Canfield Green. Parisi Excavating started digging the hole at 11:00AM on Thursday, 24 Sep 2020. Sidley Concrete began the pour at 2:00PM and this stage of the project was complete by 3:00PM. The excavating services and the concrete were provided at no cost, as was the mini excavator Parisi used (excavator provided by Leppo Rents). Photos and video of site activity shown below.
ODOT has erected the signs for the three (3) bridges in Canfield that we had dedicated to Armed Forces, First Responders and Lew Speece. One (1) additional bridge will be dedicated to POW/MIA's in the next round of legislation at the State.
Below are photos from the Flag Burning Ceremony, June 09, 2020 at the Canfield East Cemetery.
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
At our February meeting, we presented another Appreciation Plaque, this time to the Nils and Janet Johnson Foundation in recognition of their generous contribution to the Post Flagpole project.
At our February meeting, we presented another Appreciation Plaque, this time to the Nils and Janet Johnson Foundation in recognition of their generous contribution to the Post Flagpole project.
Also, during the same meeting, the Post recognized local law enforcement and fire personnel for their outstanding services to the community in 2019.
JANUARY 7, 2020
At the January meeting of Post 177, Appreciation Plaques were presented to Sam Pitzulo (Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling) and Dave Centofanti & Mark Graham (James & Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation) in recognition of their generous contributions to the Post's Flagpole project. The sixty (60) foot flagpole will be erected on the north end of The Green in Spring 2020.
At the January meeting of Post 177, Appreciation Plaques were presented to Sam Pitzulo (Pitzulo Homes & Remodeling) and Dave Centofanti & Mark Graham (James & Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation) in recognition of their generous contributions to the Post's Flagpole project. The sixty (60) foot flagpole will be erected on the north end of The Green in Spring 2020.
Also, during the meeting, Post member Ray Pfahl and family presented checks of $500 and $300 to the Post in the memory of Ray's late wife and Post member Donita Pfahl ($500 for the Post and $300 the Post Auxiliary).
On December 7, 2019, the Post held its annual Christmas Breakfast Meeting at Davidson's Restaurant in Cornersburg. Once again - owing to the graciousness of owner Frank Davidson - the breakfast meal was provided at no cost to Post members and guests. Photos below are evidence of the greta time that was had by all in attendance..
This past Veterans Day, in addition to participating in activities at the two (2) Canfield elementary schools, members of the Post visited veterans at several local nursing homes and care facilities. The photos below show some of those veterans.
On November 13, 2019 at St. Michael's Church in Canfield, six (6) of the nine (9) young men the Post sponsored to Boys State 2019 provided insights into their experiences. Several members of the Post and Post Auxiliary were in attendance, as well as many of the boys' parents. Refreshments were provided by the Post 177 Auxiliary. The boys who attended Boys State 2019 were Joseph Bruno, Jacob Fay, James Hartshorn, Joseph Scolieri, Connor Sigler, Nickolas Goodrich, Robert Smallwood, and Samuel Moore.
On Veterans Day, several members of Post 177 were honorees at the CH Campbell Elementary School Annual Veterans Day assembly. This is an annual event during which the students relate the history and meaning of Veterans Day and sing patriotic songs. Additionally, every veteran in attendance is presented with a small flag that has flown over the grave of a veteran buried in one of the Canfield cemeteries. Guest Speaker at the assembly was Richard Taaffe, US Army 1957-1960 and former Principal of CH Campbell. Following the CH Campbell event, a half-dozen Post members went to Hilltop Elementary School and visited the 4th grade classrooms to discuss veterans and the military.
On October 12, 2019 the Post 177 Auxiliary hosted the Auxiliary District 09 conference. Post 177 First Vice Coleman provided the ladies with an update on the status of post 177 including the many activities in which we are involved.
At the October 2, 2019 Canfield City Council Meeting, local businessman Sam Pitzulo presented Commander Kubitza with a check for $3,100 to be applied to the Canfield green Flagpole Project. Following the check presentation, Mayor (Chaplain) Duffett presented Mr. Pitzulo with a proclamation from the City of Canfield in recognition of his contributions to the Canfield community. Several Post members attended the ceremonies.
Application to participate in the "Honor Flight" program can be downloaded by clicking here.
On September 7, 2019, Eagle Scout Justin McLemore dedicated his Washingtonville Trinity Lutheran Cemetery restoration project to the public. Post 177 was a sponsor for this exceptional effort by Justin. In attendance were the Post Adjutant, Susan Sansenbaugher, First Vice Commander Chuck Coleman, as well as the Post Rifle Squad, led by Ray Pfahl.
Photos from the 2019 July 4th Parade in Canfield below.
Photos from the 2019 Memorial Day Services below.
Post 177 Services Officer Susan Sansenbaugher delivers the keynote address at the Beaver Township Memorial Day services. Photos and video below.
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL DOCUMENTARY
On January 21st and 24th, 2019, members of The Post interviewed nine (9) Canfield High School juniors who applied for consideration to attend the 2019 Buckeye Boys State. Each of these young men acquitted themselves favorably and will be nominated by Post 177.
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