Rye, NY American Legion Post 128

This morning, 12 veterans, including 9 Legionnaires, joined Milton School’s fifth graders for breakfast at a program organized by fifth-grade teacher Tom Bailey. We sang the national anthem and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Each veteran then sat with a group of students to discuss their military experiences. The students asked many questions, and coffee, … More Veterans Breakfast with 5th Graders at Milton School

It’s been a very positive and busy week during “Veterans Day Week” in Rye. On Tuesday, Tony Bancroft, Fred de Barros, Terry McCartney and Tim Moynihan visited Rye Middle School to share their military experiences with eighth graders. Each veteran met with students for two 45-minute sessions organized by Ms. Miller, a social studies teacher … More Veterans Day Week in Rye

Rye American Legion Post Commander Fred de Barros and Finance Officer Tim Moynihan recently presented a check for $2,000 for Rye Recreation League basketball uniforms to Erin Mantz, Superintendent of Rye Recreation.  Ms. Mantz says, “Rye Recreation is thankful for the continuing support of Rye American Legion Post 128.  Contributions such as this enhance our … More Post Donates to Rye Rec for Basketball Uniforms

At the October 2026 Post meeting, US Representative George Latimer presented the Post with an embossed copy of a page from the Congressional Record. The page is the record of Rep Latimer on the US Congress floor on May 21, 2026 as he “salutes the men of American Legion Post 128 in Rye New York … More US Rep Latimer Presents Post Congressional Record Page

Commander Fred de Barros had the opportunity to recognize Rye graduating students going into the service academies and ROTC at last nights City Council meeting. See video https://ryeny.new.swagit.com/videos/390741 at 13:40 mark to see Mayor’s remarks and Fred’s comments. 

We’d like to thank fellow Rye Post 128 Legionnaire Terry McCartney, players and sponsors, for their donation to the Post as a result of  the 2026 Memorial Day Hundy Golf Tournament at Rye Golf Club.  Terry organized the event which included 144 players and 80+ sponsors who participated in the tournament, which generated a $26, … More Thank You Terry McCartney, Hundy Players and Sponsors

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.