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
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
