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

What a morning at Rye Middle School!  At the invitation of Francesca Miller, the social studies teacher/ coordinator for RMS grades 6-8, eight veterans had breakfast with over 150 eighth grade students. The program was very well organized.  The principal of RMS led us in the pledge of allegiance, and then we all sang the … More Veterans Breakfast at Rye Middle School (RMS)

This morning 15 veterans attended breakfast with the Milton School 5th graders.  The program was organized by fifth grade teacher Tom Bailey. We sang the national anthem and recited the pledge of allegiance. Then each veteran sat at  a table with group of students and had conversation with them discussing their military experience.  The students … More Veterans Breakfast with 5th Graders at Milton School

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 Recreation Youth Basketball