On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, the City of Rye continued its tradition of honoring service members who died while serving their country, with a ceremony at Rye Firehouse. The parade had been cancelled due to weather. American Legion Post 128 Commander Fred de Barros led the ceremony. Mayor Josh Nathan, NYS Senator Shelley … More RYE HONORED ITS WAR DEAD ON MEMORIAL DAY
Due to weather, the Memorial Day is parade is cancelled. We will have the Memorial Day ceremony indoors at the Locust Ave firehouse beginning at 10:00 am
Check out this link of our US Representative George Latimer recognizing Rye Memorial Day and Post 128. Very cool.
On a beautiful spring day yesterday, Commander Fred de Barros, Adjutant Tim Moynihan, Legionnaires Glen Carpinello, Marc Rappe, and Bill Maurer joined the Rye Scouts and 2026 Americanism Award recipient Laura Pelligrini to place more than 300 flags on veterans’ graves at Greenwood Union Cemetery. Volunteers worked in teams of two or three, each assigned … More Flag Placement at Greenwood Union Cemetery
RYE TO HONOR ITS WAR DEAD ON MEMORIAL DAY On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, the City of Rye will continue its tradition of honoring service members who died while serving their country, with a ceremony at Rye City Hall immediately after the Memorial Day parade. Organized by the Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary, … More Memorial Day in Rye 2026
On March 28, 2026, Commander Fred de Barros led the Unserviceable Flag ceremony at the Rye DPW facility. Legionnaires Marc Rappe, Terry McCartney, and John Fray assisted in the ceremony. Thank you to those legionnaires who attended. And special thanks to Fred’s son Erick who helped organize the event. The Rye Fire Department and Police … More Post Conducts Unserviceable Flag Ceremony
Commander Fred de Barros and Finance Officer/Adjutant Tim Moynihan of Rye American Legion Post 128 presented a $2,500 check to Rye Recreation Superintendent Erin Mantz for summer camp scholarships. Commander de Barros noted that these donations support both the community and veterans, reflecting the principles of the American Legion. Nearly all these funds were generated … More Post Donates to Rye Recreation Summer Camp Scholarship Fund
On January 13, 2026, Tim Moynihan, Finance Officer and Adjutant of Rye American Legion Post 128, represented the Post in presenting a donation of $15,000 to benefit veterans at the Hudson Valley Montrose VA facility. The funds are designated to support veterans’ activities, supplemental food and clothing, recreation, and a range of life-enhancing programs. Rye … More Post Donates to Montrose VA Hospital
On Monday, January 5, Commander de Barros spoke at the Rye Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. Along with congratulating the new Eagle Scouts, he highlighted the shared missions of both the Scouts and the Legion to encourage good citizenship and serve the community. Each year, our Post donates $1,000 to the Rye … More Commander Speaks at Eagle Court of Honor
On a cold, windy day, Rye honored its veterans in front of a packed audience at the City Hall Council Chamber. About 125 people attended, including Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Rye Boxing Club members, and city officials. Commander Fred de Barros from American Legion Post 128 led the ceremony. Robin Latimer opened the event with … More Veterans Day in Rye 2025
Rye, NY American Legion Post 128 