On a beautiful Memorial Day in Rye, the City honored deceased veterans following the Memorial Day parade.  The crowd in attendance was the largest in recent memory. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary organized the parade down Purchase Street which featured Legionnaires, marching bands, horses, cyclists, classic cars, Rye’s Boys and Girls Scouts, and local … More Memorial Day in Rye – 2023

The City of Rye will carry on its tradition of honoring deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rye City Hall immediately following the Memorial Day parade. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary is organizing the parade down Purchase Street which will feature Legionnaires, marching bands, cyclists, classic cars, Rye’s Boys and … More Rye to Honor Its Dead on Memorial Day

Commander Fred de Barros presented a Certificate of Appreciation to retiring Director of Rye Recreation, Sally Rogol yesterday at her retirement ceremony.  He says, “Over the years, Sally has been a strong supporter of the Post – we even awarded her the Americanism Award a few years ago. We will miss her; and wish her … More Post Acknowledges Sally Rogol at Her Retirement

The City of Rye honored the service of veterans on November 10 and 11, 2022.  On Thursday November 10, Legionnaires and veterans attended breakfast with students at Milton Elementary School and later in the morning participated in a prayer service with students at Resurrection School.   On Veterans Day, the Post led the City of Rye … More Rye City and Schools Honor Veterans

The City of Rye will continue its tradition of honoring Rye veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2021.  Rye American Legion Post 128 will be conducting the ceremony at Rye City Hall at 10:30am. The ceremony is planned to be outdoors, weather depending, and will move indoors if necessary. American Legion Post 128 Commander … More Rye to Honor Rye Veterans on Veterans Day

Rye American Legion Post 128 Finance Officer / Adjutant Tim Moynihan recently presented a check for $2,000 for recreation league basketball uniforms to Sally Rogol, Superintendent of Rye Recreation.  Ms. Rogol says, “Rye Recreation is thankful for the continuing support of Rye American Legion Post 128.  Contributions such as this enhance our ability to supplement … More Post Donates $2000 to Rye Recreation

Tim Moynihan, Finance Officer and Adjutant of Rye American Legion Post 28 was honored to represent the Post today as we presented a check for $15,000 to support veterans in the Hudson Valley Montrose VA facility.  The money will be used for veterans’ activities, supplemental food and clothing, recreation, and many other life-enhancing programs. In … More Post Contributes to Veterans and Community

On a beautiful warm spring day, the City of Rye honored deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022, at Rye City Hall.  The ceremony followed a parade through town. Many speculated that the event drew the largest crowd ever in recent years. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary organized the parade down Purchase … More RYE HONORED THOSE WHO DIED FOR US ON MEMORIAL DAY 2022

On May 14-15, 2022, Commander Fred DeBarros and Legionnaire Glen Carpinello led a group of Legionnaires and Rye Boy Scouts to decorate graves of deceased veterans at Greenwood Union Crematory in Rye.  Thank you to all. Check out photos below.

Once again, the City of Rye will carry on its tradition of honoring deceased veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022, at Rye City Hall immediately following the Memorial Day parade through town. The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary is organizing the parade down Purchase Street which will feature Legionnaires, marching bands, cyclists, classic … More RYE TO HONOR ITS WAR DEAD ON MEMORIAL DAY 2022